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methods of treatment exist. Cases of syphilis are mostly
treated in the London Hospitals.
Bacteriological Work.
The Council has an arrangement with the Clinical Research
Association, and pays the cost of the necessary examinations in
suspected cases of tuberculosis and diphtheria.
Milk Supply.
During the last quarter of the year, I visited with the
Inspector of Nuisances all the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops
in the district.
There was no cause for complaint. The milk produced in
the district is insufficient for the needs of the inhabitants and a
considerable quantity is brought in from neighbouring districts,
and also by rail.
There are 3 cowkeepers, 6 dairymen, and 9 purveyors of
milk on the Register.
The Board of Agriculture, under the Contagious Diseases
(Animals) Act, made an Order in 1913, for the compulsory
notification by cowkeepers of any case of tuberculous disease
among their cattle.
This Order will tend to improve the purity of the milk
supply.
The quarterly inspection by the Veterinary Surgeon
appointed by the Council is still being carried out.
The Inspector of Nuisances invariably notifies milk sellers of
the occurrence of infectious disease among their customers, so
that precautions can be taken to prevent its spread by means of
milk cans.