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Twenty-three of these samples were taken from individual
cows on account of abnormality of the udder or other suspicious
symptoms, and the remaining 16 samples were of a collective
character, being taken from the mixed milk of the cows in the
respective cowsheds, where such course appeared to be indicated
as an additional check on the inspection in detail.
In relation to the above-mentioned samples, the Bacteriolologist
reported an excess of pus cells in the milk from 9 different
cows and an excess of pus cells in the collective samples from
two distinct premises, also stating that three of the former and
one of the latter were unfit for food.
The result of the inspection has been that of those reported
upon adversely by the Bacteriologist, five cows have been
disposed of and in the other cases the use of the milk for human
use has been discontinued.
In the case of the collective sample that was found to be
unfit for food, further collective samples were taken until a
satisfactory report was received from the Bacteriologist.
The general health and condition of the cows, except those
already referred to, were found to be good, and it is satisfactory
to note that no tubercle bacilli were reported in a,ny of the
samples examined.
(Signed) PERCY S. HOWARD, F.R.C.V.S.
Milk (Special Designation) Order, 1922.
Three licenses for the sale of "Certified Milk," three supplementary
licenses for the sale of Grade "A" Milk and one supplementary
license for the sale of " Pasteurized'' Milk have been granted
during the year.
The following samples were procured for Bacteriological
examination with results as shown:—