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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

West Ham 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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APPENDIX IV.
Table showing Meat found to be unfit for Human
Food, and the Disease or Condition which required
its condemnation.

Table: OVINES.

OVINES.

Disease or Condition.Entire Carcase and Viscera.Heads.Necks.Shoulders.Breasts.Legs.Hearts.Lungs.Mesenteries.Livers.
Distomatosis..............1..98
Ecchinococcus Veterinorum Cysts..............2..8
Strongylosis ...... .........27....
Tenuicollis Embryos..................21½
Parasitic Caltarrh..9................
Pneumonia..............4....
Pleurisy....2........2....
Epicarditis............1......
Cirrhosis................12
Abscesses..................2
Bruises and Fractures......1..1........
Asphyxia1................
Totals1921211361141½

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APPENDIX V.
Table Showing Unsound Meat Condemned as a
Result of Post-Mortem Examinations.
BOVINES: —
Entire Carcases and All Viscera 6
Heads 81
Tongues 80
Forequarters 5
Shins ½
Loins 1½
Rumps 1
Top pieces 1
Legs ½