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PORK.
During the year detailed examination was made of 11,791 pig carcases, with the
result that 15 carcases were seized on account of tuberculosis.
On the 7th December a vessel arrived with 275 sides of pork as part of the cargo.
This meat came within the definition of Foreign Meat of Clause 1, the importation of
which is prohibited.
The owners explained that this meat was shipped at a new source of supply without
their knowledge, but that as soon as they became aware of the shipment they cabled for
an explanation and received a reply that the shippers were not familiar with the
Regulations and would make no further shipment of meat of this class.
Under all the circumstances the exportation was not demanded.
The sides of pork were examined as far as possible by one of your Food Inspectors,
and three found to be diseased were destroyed.
The facts were reported to the Local Government Board.

OFFAL.