[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Somerset County Council.

  • Somerset (England). County Council.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Somerset County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act. The total number of samples received was 49, of which 22 were fertilisers and 27 were feeding stuffs. Details of these samples are given below:— Fertilisers. Total Number Number unsatisfactory as regards— Informal. Satisfactory. Composition. Requirements of the Act. Bone Meal 4 1 1 2 Superphosphate of Lime 3 2 — 1 Lime ... 2 — 1 1 Nitrate of Soda 1 1 — — Fertilisers 5 4 _ 1 Potassic, Blood and Bone Fertiliser 1 1 Sulphate of Ammonia 1 1 — — Sulphate of Potash ... 2 2 — — Basic Slag 1 — — 1 Dried Blood ... 2 2 — — Total 22 14 2 6 The bone meal sample which was unsatisfactory as regards composition contained a slight excess of nitrogen. The manufacturers have undertaken to state more exact percentages in future. The amount of calcium hydroxide in the sample of lime of unsatisfactory composition was 23.3 per cent, deficient of the guaranteed amount when packed. However, the total amount of calcium oxide present as hydroxide and carbonate was correct. A caution was sent to the head office and the branch manager was advised of the results. Six samples were sold without any disclosure of the composition of the articles. Several of the vendors were unaware of the requirements of the Act which were explained to them. They were all cautioned and agreed to supply statements with future sales. ling Stuffs. Formal. Informal. Unrationed Poultry Meal . 1 5 Fish Meal ... ... ... ... - 2 Rye Cones ... ... ... ... - 1 Light Herbage Seed Screenings ... — 1 Meat and Bone Meal ... ... ... - 1 Chicken Meal ... ... ... - 1 Battery Layers Mash . 1 4 Pulses — 1 Balancer Meal ... - 2 Pig Food No. 1 . 1 2 Dried Grass — 3 Grass Cubes . 1 — 4 23