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To make the inspection of cattle thoroughly effectual,
I am of opinion that Veterinary supervision should be
marie compulsory throughout the whole country, as it is
quite easy at the present time for a cowkeeper who is in
possession of an affected animal in a district where such
inspection is carried out to dispose of it into an area where
Veterinary supervision of the cattle is not in force.
The cowsheds, dairies and milkshops are under
periodical inspection by myself and the Inspector of
Nuisances, and have been kept in good condition, a verbal
intimation being sufficient to get any requirement attended
to at once.
One milkshop was closed upon request, as the premises
were quite unsuitable for the sale of milk, the shop being
used as a general store wherein were sold paraffin and
vegetables.
Regulations under the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops
Orders are in force in the district.
To prevent the transmission of infection by means of
milk cans, an enquiry is made respecting the milk supply
at each house visited on account of infectious disease, and
the dairyman is warned to desist from leaving cans at the
house for a given period.
Food Supply.
The various premises in the district where food is prepared
for sale—which include Slaughter-houses, Bakehouses
and Fishmongers—have been constantly inspected
during the year by myself and the Inspector.
There are five slaughter-houses in the district, and
they are kept in a satisfactory condition.