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Scotland.
17. Nothing in this Order shall be deemed to interfere with the
operation of The Cattle Sheds in Burghs (Scotland) Act, 1866.
C. L. Peel.
Regulations as to Dairies, Cowsheds, Milk-shops, &c.,
and as to Precautions against the infection and
Contamination of Milk in the Metropolis.
In pursuance of Section 13 of The Dairies, Cowsheds, and Milkshops
Order of 1885, the Metropolitan Board of Works being the
Local Authority for the Metropolis (except the City of London and the
Liberties thereof) hereby make the following regulations—
(a) For the inspection of cattle in Dairies.
(b) For prescribing and regulating the lighting, ventilation,
cleansing, drainage, and water supply of Dairies and Cowsheds
in the occupation of persons following the trade of Cowkeepers
or Dairymen.
(c) For securing the cleanliness of Milk-stores, Milk-shops, and of
Milk-vessels used for containing milk for sale by such persons.
(d) For prescribing precautions to be taken by purveyors of milk,
and persons selling milk by retail, against infection or contamination.
1. Date.—These regulations shall commence and take effect from
and immediately after the third day of August, 1885.
Regulation for the Inspection of Cattle.
2. Inspection of Cattle.—Every Inspector appointed by the
Board under this Act is hereby authorised to inspect all cattle upon
the premises of all persons registered by the Board under the Act.
Regulations for prescribing and regulating the lighting,
ventilation, cleansing, drainage, and water supply of
Dairies and Cowsheds in the occupation of persons
following the trade of Cowkeepers or Dairymen.
Cowsheds.
3. Lighting.—Every Cowshed shall be well and sufficiently lighted
by openings in the sides or roof, or by windows therein.