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Slaughter Houses.
The number of Slaughter Houses in the district is 6. I
have inspected them all once during the year, and they are
all inspected quarterly by the Sanitary Inspector. I found all
these premises in a clean and sanitary condition. In one instance
lime-washing was required, and this was done.
The Butchers' Shops in the district are kept under observation
by the Sanitary Inspector.
Cow Sheds, Dairies and Milk Shops.
The number of Cow Sheds on the register is 7, and the
number of Milch Cows is about 317.
All the Cow Sheds are attached to farms on the outskirts
of the town, and the cattle are only stalled, or partially stalled
during winter.
There is no Cow Shed in the town where cattle are stalled
all the year round, as is the case in many districts. The condition
of these premises is probably better than prevails in the country
generally; great improvements have been effected during the
past few years as regards drainage, lighting, ventilation and
water supply.
There are ample facilities for keeping the premises in a
thoroughly clean and sanitary state, yet I must say that the
standard of cleanliness which one would like to see in premises of