London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Richmond upon Thames 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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44
Milk Supply.
Most of the milk supplied in the district is brought in from
country districts. There are, however, three dairy farmers who keep
their own cows in the Borough.
All dairies and cowsheds are frequently inspected.
The Borough Council have granted licences to sell Tuberculin
Tested Milk to four firms in the Borough (comprising 9 premises)
and Pasteurised Milk to six firms (comprising 18 premises).
They have also granted a Pasteurising Licence to one firm.
Meat and Other Foods.
There is only one slaughterhouse in the Borough and this is under
constant supervision.
During the year the slaughterhouse was visited on 83 occasions
and 218 carcases inspected.
The following articles were surrendered:—
4 Beasts' livers.
1 Beast's lungs.
1 Beast's kidney and skirt.
2 Pigs' livers.
2 Pigs' heads.
2 Pigs' lungs.
2 Pigs' mesenteries.