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In the case of samples not within the standard, the results were
reported to the Ministry of Health and to the County Medical Officer
concerned.
Animal Inoculation. Twenty-six samples of milk were submitted
to the bacteriologist for the detection of Tubercle Bacilli (Guinea pig
inoculation), all with negative results.
2. Meat Premises. (a) Slaughterhouses. There are two slaughterhouses
in the Borough and these were kept under regular and efficient
supervision, 192 visits having been paid by the Food Inspector.
The following is a statement of the animals slaughtered and the
carcases or offal destroyed.
Slaughtered. 254 bullocks. 69 calves. 1922 sheep. 256 pigs.
The Borough Council has licensed 7 slaughtermen in connection
with these premises.
Destroyed—Surrendered at Slaughterhouses. Bullocks' mesenteric
fat, 1. Bullocks' head and tongue 1. Bullock (entire) 2. Bullocks'
head 1. Bullocks' livers 26. Bullocks' lungs 6. Pigs' heads 2. Pigs
(entire) 2. Pigs' plucks 5. Pigs' livers 4. Sheep's lungs 2. Sheep's
liver 1. Sheep's plucks 7.
(b) Poultry Slaughterer. There is one poultry slaughtering establishment.
During the year 7,435 head of poultry were slaughtered.
(c) Shops and Stalls. The following Food Stalls are registered
Fruit, Vegetables 36 Meat 2
Ice Cream and/or Baked Grocery 5
Chestnuts 11 Refreshments 6
Fish and/or Poultry 7 Proprietary Medicines
Regular inspection is carried out, particularly at such times as
business is being actively carried on.