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Detention of Carcases.
We have continued the practice, where a carcase is held over
for re-inspection, of attaching a label to it bearing the words
"Detained for further examination" or, if condemned, one with
the word "Condemned" on it, and have found this useful in preventing
misunderstanding.
Disposal of Condemned Meat.
Condemned meat and offal is released, under supervision, for
industrial purposes. Prior to release, a powerful dye or strong
disinfectant is sprinkled over it to render it useless for human
food.
We were successful in effecting the voluntary surrender of
all meat and offal condemned by us.
Times of Slaughtering.
Slaughtering occurs in the Borough on all days of the week,
including Sunday, and may take place at any time during the
twenty-four hours ; as a result, the work of inspection often has to
be continued until a late hour of the day, and also on Public Holidays
and on Sundays.
Prosecutions.
A number of infringements of the regulations and bye-laws
were observed, but as these were remedied lollowing verbal warnings,
it was not deemed necessary to report any cases for legal
proceedings.
Slaughter of Animals Bill.
The object of this Bill, which passed its second reading in
the House of Commons in December, is to ensure "that all animals
slaughtered in slaughter-houses and knackers' yards in England,
whether for human food or otherwise, shall be humanely
killed," and provides, among other things, "that all animals
shall be instantaneously killed or instantaneously stunned by a
mechanically operated instrument," and "that all slaughtermen
shall be licensed so that only competent and reliable men shall be
engaged in the work." It is doubtful, however, whether this Bill
will become law.
A provision relating to the use of a mechanically operated instrument
was incorporated in the slaughter-house bye-laws by the
Council in 1921, so that although this Bill may not become law
the use of the "humane killer" will continu; to be compulsory in
slaughter-houses in this district.
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