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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
Twickenham 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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T able 19.
(a) Meat—Carcases Inspected and Findings at Private Slaughterhouses in the Borough
| Cattle excl. Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number inspected | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis and Cysticerci: | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tuberculosis only: | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | — | — | - | — | — | |
| Cysticercosis: | ||||||
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Generalised and totally condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
(b) Other Carcases Inspected
Four pigs were inspected after emergency slaughter. The carcase, including
offal, of one was found to be affected with Swine Fever and was unfit for food.
It was surrendered and disposed of by burning. The other three carcases were
found to be fit for human consumption.
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