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Hillingdon 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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Environmental Health 85
INSPECTION OF MEAT AND OTHER FOOD
Slaughterhouse Act, 1958
There is only one slaughterhouse in the Borough. The number of animals killed at the premises
during the year decreased slightly:—
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 283 | 30 | 53 | 984 | 2,312 | 3,662 |
| Number not inspected | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 15 | 19 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 50 | 14 | 1 | 36 | 270 | 371 |
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | - | 3 | 3 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | 57 | 57 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 7 | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Carcases submitted to refrigeration | 7 | - | - | - | - | 7 |
| Generalised and totally condemned | - | - | - | - | — | - |
All animals are inspected in accordance with the Meat Inspection Regulations, 1963. The increase
in the number of cattle affected with Cysticercus bovis is noteworthy. In 1965 and 1966 the numbers
were, respectively, nil and three. If the condition is generalised, condemnation of the entire carcase is
necessary. When localised, the affected part only is condemned and the remainder of the carcase is
released following a period of cold storage, either for three weeks at 20°F or two weeks at 14°F. The
cases reported were all localised, and after removal of the affected portions, the remainder of the carcases
were refrigerated and released for consumption in accordance with the regulations. In view of the
increasing number of incidents, the origin of the affected cattle was traced, where possible, and the
information passed to the Authority concerned.
Laboratory Examination of Slaughterhouse Specimens
On those occasions when it has been considered necessary to submit specimens for bacteriological
examination, the Central Public Health Laboratory at Colindale and the Pathological Laboratory at
Hillingdon Hospital have been most co-operative.