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this character is not observed. All the Cow Sheds have dairies
for the storage of milk, cleansing of utensils and so forth ; and all,
with one exception are provided with refrigerators.
There has been no illness, either amongst the cattle, or those
employed about them so far as we could gather.
Milk Shops and Dairies.
All the Milk Shops in the district have been frequently
visited and inspected for the purpose of making enquiries
relating to cases of infectious sickness, but in no case was the
milk supply under suspicion. Generally speaking the regulations
are carried out in a satisfactory manner.
In previous reports I have condemned the system of
distributing milk to houses in the dealer's cans as a dangerous
one, and further experience only confirms me in this view. I
repeatedly see these cans being used by'sick persons, and I am sure
that unless they are carefully sterilised they must constitute a
source of danger. The regulations provide for this being done,
but it is impossible to see that the regulations are constantly
carried out.
In all cases of infectious disease we notify the milk vendor
supplying the house, and urge special precautions, so as to
protect the milk supply in this way.
Contagious Diseases Animals' Act.
No outbreak reported during the year.
Adoptive Acts in Force in the District.
(1) Infectious Diseases (Notification) Act, 1889.
(2) Infectious Disease Prevention Act, 1890.
(3) Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890.
(4) Regulations as to Dairies, Cowsheds and Milk Shops.
The Bye-Laws of this Authority, recently revised, are based
on the Model Bye-Laws of the Local Government Board, and
relate to—
(1) Cleansing of Earth Privies, Ashpits and Cesspools.