Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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loss on horses, compared with other establishments
in the Metropolis.
Fodder.— The following tenders for the supply of
fodder were accepted during the year, the average
cost per horse for keep and bedding being 20s. 0.46d.
One Week's supply
per Horse.
Tenders Accepted.
June 6th, 1882.
Six Months' supply.
December 5th, 1882.
Six Months' supply.
s.
d.
s.
d.
s.
d.
s.
d.
1¼ Trusses of Straw
@ 1
6
= 1
10.5
@ 1
2
= 1
5.5
1 Truss of Hay
@3
4
= 3
4
@2
5.33
= 2
5.33
2 Trusses of Clover
@ 3
7.33
= 7
2.66
@3
5
= 6
10
3½ Bushels of Oats
@2
7.12
= 8
5.14
@2
6
= 8
1.5
½ Bushe of Bran
@0
4.31
= 0
2.15
@0
4.31
= 0
2.15
Cost per horse per week
21
0.45
19
048
Average per week, 20s. 0'4Gd.