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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
Feltham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Inspection and Supervision of Food Carcases examined at Slaughter-houses
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Donkeys | Goats | Kids | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. killed | — | — | — | 97 | 530 | — | — | 2 |
| No. Inspected | — | — | — | 97 | 530 | — | — | 2 |
Diseases excluding Tuberculosis
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Donkeys | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned | – | – | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | – | – | – | 10 | 239 | – | – |
| Percentage affected with disease other than tuberculosis | – | – | – | 15.46 | 45.09 | – | – |
| Tuberculosis only Whole carcase condemned | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Percentage affected with tuberculosis | – | – | – | 3.09 | – | – | – |
Meat Inspected at Butcher's Shops
A number of carcases, quarters, parts of carcases
and organs have been examined.
The following has been declared unfit for human consumption:—
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other Disease | — | — | 1 | — |
| Part Carcases and Organs— | ||||
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other Disease | 5 cwt. 12 lbs. | — | 1 cwt. 20 lbs. | — |