[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Bourne U.D.C.

  • Bourne (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Bourne U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Tuberculosis only: Cattie excluding Cows Cows Calves Sheep and Lambs Pigs (a) Whole carcases condemned 13 14 I 2 (b) Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned ... 87 122 102 Percentage of number inspected affected with tuberculosis ... H O' bo w $ 48.23% 0.27% 12.84% Meat Inspection (Horses). — Horses are slaughtered at a Licensed Slaughterhouse in the town. Since August of this year, when the notification and inspection of horse meat became law, 256 horses have been inspected and the following weight of meat and offal condemned : — Meat Offal 7 cwts. 6 lbs. 4 cwts. 20 lbs. Biological Milk Sampling. — Two samples of raw milk were taken and submitted for Biological Examination. One sample on examination showed definite evidence of Tuberculosis and the necessary action was taken for the appropriate treatment of the milk. Food Inspection. — The following visits were made to food premises: — Butchers’ Shops ... 14 Other Premises ... 10 Restaurants ... ... 10 Ice Cream Premises ... 19 Bakehouses ... 6 One Notice was served with respect to cleansing of premises. The necessary works were carried out. The following unsound food was examined in shops, etc., and surrendered voluntarily: — Tinned Tomatoes, 349 lbs. Creamex, 150 lbs. Tinned Milk, 128 lbs. Meat, 105 lbs. Tinned Fruit, 84 lbs. Tinned Meat, 58 lbs. Tinned Vegetables, 21 lbs. Other Foods, 59 lbs. Q