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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Paddington 1890

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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103
REPORT, 1890-91.
The mortality amongst the horses has been very
great during the end of December and early part of
January, owing to the exceptionally severe weather.
Influenza in its severest form was most prevalent, not
only in the Vestry's stud, but generally throughout
London. Every care and attention was bestowed
upon them, both by the Horsekeeper and Veterinary
Surgeon. This has been the heaviest death-roll since
the Vestry became possessed of horses, now fifteen
years.
Horse Fodder.
The following Tenders for the supply of horse
fodder were accepted during the year, the average cost
per horse per week for keep and bedding being
15s. 4.62d.:—
Horse Fodder.
The following Tenders for the supply of horse
fodder were accepted during the year, the average cost
per horse per week for keep and bedding being
15s. 4.62d.:—

Table: DEATHS.

DEATHS.

No.Description.When Purchased.Date of Death.Cause of Death.
1890.
105Chestnut GeldingMarch, 1890May 17 thTwisted gut.
113Bay Gelding„ 1890Dec. 24thInfluenza.
84Chestnut Gelding„ 1888Dec. 26thBroken blood vessel and ruptured liver.
106Blue Roan„ 1890Dec. 29thInfluenza.
54Black Gelding„ 1885Dec. 31st 1891.Influenza.
77Chestnut Gelding„ 1887Jan. 2ndInfluenza.
71Bay Gelding„ 1887Jan. 3rdInfluenza.
72Black Gelding„ 1887Jan. 7thInfluenza.
27Roan Gelding„ 1881Jan. 9thInfluenza.
119Black Gelding„ 1891March 12thInflammation and acute attack of congestion of the lungs.
25Bay Gelding„ 1881March 20thInflammation.

Table: SALES.

SALES.

No.Description.When Purchased.Date of Sale.Reason for Selling.
1890.
59Bay GeldingMarch, 1885July 9thWorn out.
30Bay Gelding„ 1882Oct. 14 thWorn out, lame.
65Black Mare„ 1886„ „Worn out, lame, and cankered foot.
78Bay Gelding„ 1887„ „Worn out, lame, and cankered foot.