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Condemned Meat.
It is of interest to note that of the meat condemned two carcases
and viscerae were "seized" (and afterwards destroyed by
order of a Magistrate), while the whole of the remainder was
voluntarily surrendered.
The practice of rendering condemned meat useless for human
consumption by means of a powerful dye or strong disinfectant,
and afterwards releasing it for industrial purposes under supervision,
has been continued.
Tuberculosis.
In Appendices VI. and VII. are details of the deposition of
tuberculous lesions observed during post-mortem examinations.
The presence of any degree of tuberculosis in a carcase necessitates
a special examination to determine the extent of the infection,
and in many cases a re-examination after the carcase has
"set" has also been necessary.
Such re-examinations have occupied a considerable amount
of time.
Detention of Carcases.
Where a carcase is held over for re-inspection we have
adopted the practice of attaching a label to it bearing the words
"Detained for further examination," or if a carcase is condemned,
one with the word "Condemned" on it. This tends to prevent
any misunderstanding of our intentions in such cases.
Times of Slaughtering,
The times at which slaughtering may take place within the
Borough are not limited, and as a result the work of inspection
has frequently to be continued until a late hour and by artificial
light. In this connection it may be noted that some local authorities
have acquired powers to control times of slaughtering and
to limit killing on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Meat Marking.
The practice of a number of local authorities of marking
meat after inspection has not been adopted in this Borough.
Warnings and Prosecutions.
Several infringements of the regulations and bye-laws were
observed, and in certain cases letters of warning were sent. A
number of verbal warnings were also given.
In one case legal proceedings were instituted, and a fine of
10s. was obtained, for failing to give notice of intention to slaughter,
and the same defendant was also convicted for being in
possession of two bodies of beef which were unfit for the food of
man, and a fine of £5 imposed.
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