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1925, have proved of great value, especially as to the
notification of times of slaughter and the number of animals
killed.
A record of the animals slaughtered for the period
1st April to 31st December, is as follows:—
Oxen 65
Sheep and Lambs 502
Pigs 76
Total 643
The quality of the animals so slaughtered was a very
high one, the oxen being well fed beasts of from two to four
years old. All carcases were inspected at the time of slaughter.
In order that there should be no misunderstanding with
regard to the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924, a
meeting of the local butchers was convened under the chairmanship
of Mr. Councillor T. E. Shield (Chairamn of the
Local Butchers' Association). Copies or extracts from the
Regulations had previously been circulated. The following
suggestions were put forward with a view to securing
uniformity as regards handling and the protection of meat
from contamination :—
1. All shops to be fitted with glass windows and no
meat exposed outside the shop or stall. In the
latter case, clean white muslin curtains on a rod
to be substituted for glass.
2. That during the hot summer months and fly
season, meat as far as possible, to be stored in a
cold chamber or an ice safe, except during the
evening or busy trade hours.
3. Every precaution to be taken to prevent contamination
either by dust or flies when it is
necessary to expose meat in the shop, by the
adequate and free use of muslin at the rear of
window and in the shop. The use of an electric
fan will be found very effective in keeping the
meat free from flies, and also assist in keeping
the meat cool and dry in hot weather.
4. All persons having the handling of meat to at all
times wear clean overalls.