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Scope of Report.
In this report we review the work carried out under the
Regulations during the year, with the exception of that relating
to Stalls, Shops, Stores, etc.
Ante-Mortem Examinations.
Ante-Mortem examinations involving 4 bulls, 266 bullocks,
513 cows, 31 heifers, 220 calves, 3 boars, 126 sows, 1,629 porkers,
2,014 sheep, and 993 lambs, a total of 5,799 animals, were made
by the Veterinary Officers.
Post-Mortem Examinations.
The total number of animals killed was 23,492. They were
all inspected after slaughter, and of these 3,205, or 13.64 per cent.,
were found to be diseased.
Bovines numbered 3,038, of which 677, or 22.28 per cent.,
were affected with tuberculosis, while 170, or 5.59 per cent., were
otherwise diseased.
Porcines accounted for 7,881, and of this number 1,072, or
13.60 per cent., were tubercular, and 878, or 11.14 per cent., were
affected with other diseases.
Of the 12,573 Ovines which were examined, 408, or 3.24 per
cent., were diseased.
Detailed information is given in Table I as to the numbers
and percentages of animals diseased. In Tables II, III, IV, V,
and VI particulars of the meat found to be diseased and the
diseases or conditions which rendered it unsound are shown.
Tuberculosis.
The percentage of tuberculosis amongst bovines is the lowest
observed since records have been kept, i.e. 1925. In porcines
the percentage is higher than in any previous year.
The reduction in the incidence of bovine tuberculosis is
entirely accounted for by the tendency to kill both younger and
better quality animals. An increasing percentage of bullocks and
heifers is now being slaughtered in the Borough; whereas formerly
cows formed the majority of the bovine animals slaughtered.
1 he presence of any degree of tuberculosis in an animal
necessitated a special examination in accordance with Memo. 62
Foods, to determine the extent and character of the infection
prior to releasing any part of even a slightly affected carcase,
and such examinations occupied a considerable amount of time.
Tables VII and VIII give details of the deposition of tubercular
lesions observed during post-mortem examinations.
Disposal of Diseased Meat.
Diseased meat and offal was released under supervision for
industrial purposes. Prior to release a powerful dye or strong
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