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Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act.
11 Fertilisers were examined, 3 of which were unsatisfactory.
4 Feeding Stuffs were examined, 2 of which were unsatisfactory.
Pharmacy & Poisons Act.
1 Disinfectant was examined and found to comply with the Regulations.
In addition to the above, the following samples were also examined:-
For the Public Health Department.
1 sample of canned plums.
For the Borough Engineers' Department.
18 Effluents.
3 Waters.

MEAT INSPECTION IK SLAUGHTERHOUSES
(By H.E. Bywater., M.R.C.V.S., F.R. San. I., Veterinary Officer).
The production of non-rationed meat for human consumption is carried out in three
private slaughterhouses within the Borough. The slaughter of animals for rationed meat
has not been in operation since 1940.
Horses form the great majority of the animals slaughtered, and West Bam continues
to be the centre where most of these animals are killed. The public concern for the
welfare of these animals has focused attention on the horse slaughtering business and,
owing to the easy accessibility of the West Ham slaughterhouses, the local premises have
been the subject of intensive observation by various interests - particularly the national
animals welfare societies. It may be worthy of note that, in general, the comments of
such bodies are favourable to the manner in which these premises are operated and supervised.
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