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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
Chigwell 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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| Cattl excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUBERCULOSIS ONLY | |||||
| Whole carcasses condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcasses of which some part or organ was condemned | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | - | 4.84 | - | - | - |
Details of meat condemned:—
| Bovines:— | ||
| Tuberculosis | 1 Head | 30 lbs. |
| 2 Lungs | 24 lbs. | |
| Pneumonia | 1 Lung | 12 lbs. |
| Pleurisy | 1 Lung | 12 lbs. |
| Fluke | 2 Lungs | 22 lbs. |
| 21 Livers | 276 lbs. | |
| Abscesses | 5 Livers | 49 lbs. |
| Cirrhosis | 5 Livers | 76 lbs. |
| Calves:— | ||
| Fevered Condition | 1 Carcase | 40 lbs. |
| Pleurisy and Enteritis | ||
| Cirrhosis | 1 Pluck | 8 lbs. |
| Sheep:— | ||
| Pneumonia | 1 Lung | 3 lbs. |
| Abscesses | 3 Lungs | 18 lbs. |
| Fluke | 1 Liver | 8 lbs. |
| Necrosis | 1 Pluck | 12 lbs. |
| Parasitical Infection | 2 Plucks | 12 lbs. |
| Pigs:— | ||
| Pneumonia | 1 Pluck | 5 lbs. |
During the year assistance in meat inspection has been
afforded to the Waltham Holy Cross Urban District Council. 46
visits were made during the year.
There are 30 butchers shops in the District. 25 visits were
made to these premises.
7 licences to deal in game have been issued.
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