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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following table indicates the number of each type of animal
slaughtered, the percentage of such affected with tuberculosis and
other diseases.
CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED.
| Cattle excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 151 | 115 | 246 | 2,171 | 1,170 |
| Number inspected | 151 | 115 | 246 | 2,171 | 1,170 |
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 14 | 10 | 25 | 45 | |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 9.26 | 8.69 | .406 | 1.19 | 4.35 |
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 14 | 28 | 1 | 48 | |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 9.93 | 25.21 | .813 | - | 4.27 |
In addition to the above the following miscellaneous articles
were condemned and destroyed as unfit for food.
1 Rabbit. 22 stone Haddocks.
5 stone Salt Brisket. ,, Cattish.
3 61b. tins Corned Beef. 2 boxes Cod.
4 lbs. Green Bacon. 1 box Kippers.
11 boxes Pears. 1 ,, Rock Salmon.
5 boxes Cod fillets. 5 boxes Herring roes.