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to the existence of Foot and Mouth Disease Orders at the latter
end of the year in the part of the country from which animals
are usually drawn.
Animals brought into the district for slaughter appear to
be carefully selected and of high standard. None were found
to be affected with Tuberculosis.
The major portion of meat condemned was imported meat
found to be in an unsound condition.
The inspections at slaughter-houses during times of
slaughter as well as the periodical inspection of bakehouses,
dairies etc. is routine.
(c) and (d) Adulteration, etc.
This work is in the hands of the Middlesex County Council,
and no samples were submitted to the County Analyst by this
Authority.
(e) Nutrition—Dissemination of Knowledge.
No special action was taken in this respect beyond that
the nutritional value of various foods is taught to children at
the Domestic Subjects Centres and lectures are given to mothers
attending the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics by the
Health Visitors and to School Children by the Dental Surgeons.