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It will be noticed that two samples taken of Certified Milk did
not conform to the requirements as specified in the Order as to
bacterial content. The source of these was traced and remedied, and
as a result further samples proved to be satisfactory upon examination.
The other milks sent for analysis showed excellent quality in
this respect. The public generally do not appear to have realised the
differential character of the graded milk in that by purchasing same
they are obtaining a purer, less contaminated milk rather than that of
a richer quality. The care and methods of production necessitate a
slight extra cost.
I am pleased to state that the method of conveying and distributing
milk in cans, often old and rusty and open to contamination, is
now rapidly giving way to the more hygienic delivery in white flint
bottles, which, if efficiently scoured, and preferably sterilised before
re-using, should safeguard the public from the dangers which lie
solely in distribution.
The time is surely opportune when milk bottled at the place ot
production on scientific lines and quickly delivered in this condition
to the consumer should be made compulsory.
Meat.
There is no public abattoir. There are four private slaughter
houses in the district, two of which arc registered and two licensed.
These are inspected frequently to sccure the good condition of
same. Limewashing has been carried out in accordance with the
provisions of the slaughter-houses bye-laws.