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All the Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops were
visited twice during the year and at irregular
periods to ascertain if they were kept in a clean and
satisfactory condition and in accordance with the
regulations.
Legal proceedings were taken against the
occupier of Cowsheds at two Dairy Farms in the
district for failing to cleanse and limewash the
walls and ceilings of his cowsheds during the month
of May, as required by the Regulations with respect
to Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.
The Magistrates imposed a fine of £1 in each
case and 10s. 6d. costs.
At two farms the cows were found to be in a
dirty condition, but were immediately cleansed on
the owners' attention being called to their condition.
The average number of milch cows kept by the
persons registered was 331, all of which were
periodically examined by the Council's Veterinary
Inspector to ensure that they were free from any
disease likely to affect the milk.
One cow was found to be suffering from
Tuberculosis and was removed from the shed and
subsequently slaughtered.
Five Dealer's Licences to sell Certified Milk
were granted under the Milk (Special Designations)
Order, 1923.
In accordance with instructions received from
the Ministry of Health, five samples of Certified
Milk were taken from local Dairymen, and sent to