[Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover R.D.C.

  • Andover (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1961
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Credit: [Report 1961] / Medical Officer of Health, Andover R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The comparison of the percentage figures for condemnation (diseases other than tuberculosis and cysticercus bovis) is interesting, and some figures are given below for this year, with last year*s in brackets: - Cattle (excluding cows) 18.65^> (18.8/) Cows 53. 9/ (44.^) Calves 2.9/6 (8.1/0 Sheep and lambs 6.lfi (6.5/0 Pigs 16.79/ (31.6^0 The percentage of detected tuberculosis -was .25/* and . 32/> in cows and pigs respectively, against .26/ and .19/* for last year. At present, conuemned meat is removed under supervision for processing, but it is anticipated that a steam digestor unit will be installed in the coming year. c) Ice Cream - .Retail Premises Five additional premises were registered for the storage and sale of pre-packed ice cream during the year* All ice cream in the Rural District is stored and sold pre-packed. d) Food Premises The number of food premises in the area is as follows:- (i) Grocers and General Stores 39 Bakers 9 Butchers 3 Cafes 12 Licensed Public Houses and Inns 36 (ii) No. of food premises registered under Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, I955i- Sale of pre-packed ice cream 55 Preparation and manufacture of sausages etc. 4