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Second Quarter.—The cows on this inspection were in excellent
condition. Those at Thomas Street and Anne Street
were out at pasture. There were no cases of specific udder
disease requiring special attention. The number of cows
is the same as in the last report.
Third Quarter.—I beg to report that I have inspected the
cows at the different sheds throughout the Borough. Those
at Anne Street and Thomas Street are still out at pasture.
There is no evidence of active specific disease, and, with
the exception of two cases of simple mammitis, the cows
are in splendid condition. I venture to suggest that more
attention should be paid to general cleanliness, this particularly
at the Edwin Street shed.
Fourth Quarter.—The cows generally are in good condition,
several cases of simple mammitis were evident. These are
chiefly caused by injuries to the teats. No evidence of
any specific disease was present in any of the cases.
A. McCUNN, M.R.C.V.S.
Chief Occupations of Inhabitants.—West Ham is a
typical industrial Borough. Large factories abound on the river
frontages west and south; railway works employing thousands of
regular hands are located in the north, and large docks—the staple
support of casual labour—intersect the south. The rest of the area
may be said to form the dormitory of artizans, clerks and others
whose daily work is carried on in London, together with the local
shops and retail businesses necessary for the welfare of their families.
There is no particular industry calculated to specially affect the
public health.
Housing Accommodation.—The dedicated roads of the
Borough extend to 127¼ miles, some four-fifths of which are at least