[Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover Borough.

  • Andover (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1959
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Credit: [Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Ascaris This v/om inhabits the small intestine of the pig, the larvae of which penetrated the intestinal v/all and conveyed by the portal vein to the liver* Some of the arrested larvae give rise to whitish areas in the liver, commonly known as milk spots* 49 S livers amounting to approximately 1,500 lbs. of liver were condemn by reason of milk spots during the yuar, and it must be repeated that measures to reduce this loss, which is general over the country as a whole, should be actively pursued by the Animal Health Division of the Ministry of agriculture, Fisheries and Food* Apart from the loss of liver mentioned, asca affects the growth of pigs, and in many cases causes death in young pigs* Knacker* s Yard There are no Knackers’ Yards in the Borough. The old Knacker premises at Andover Down which was used for cutting up cat and dog meat ceased to be us for this purpose. watercress Beds Watercress growing is classified as one of the industries of Andover and a fair number of persons of both sexes find regular and seasonal employmen in its various branches. The groups of beds in the Borough of Andover cover an area of approximately 14 acres and the produce finds its way to most of whe large mark by rail and road* Regular inspections of watercress beds and packing premises are made and 24 samples of water and 3, of cress are taken and submitted for bacteriolog examination in this connection. Improved facilities for the washing of cress were provided at one grow of beds and water closets end personal washing accommodation at another*