458 THE CONTROL OF THE MILK SUPPLY 



presented both additions to, and diminutions of, the powers asked 

 for by the various corporations. 



In general, it may be said that the clauses enacted in effect : — 



1. That a cow known to be suffering from tuberculosis of the 

 udder must be isolated (and by isolation was meant isolation on 

 the same farm), and that the milk from such cow must not be used 

 for human food. 



2. Powers were given to inspect the cows, and to take samples 

 of milk from particular teats, also to take samples of mixed milk 

 produced, or sold, or intended for sale, within the city. These 

 powers, however, can only be exercised outside the city on the 

 production of an order of a justice having jurisdiction in the place 

 in which the farm is situated. 



3. If the Medical Officer of Health is of opinion that tubercu- 

 losis is caused, or is likely to be caused, to persons residing in his 

 district from consumption of the milk supplied from any dairy, the 

 dairyman may be summoned to appear before the Corporation to 

 show cause why an order should not be made prohibiting him from 

 supplying milk within the city. 



4. A dairyman supplying milk within the city who has in his 

 dairy any cow affected with, or suspected of, or exhibiting signs of, 

 tuberculosis of the udder, shall forthwith give written notice of the 

 fact to the Medical Officer of Health of the district which he 

 supplies, stating his name and address and the situation of the 

 premises where the cow is stabled.^ 



^ The following is a precis : — 



1. Interpretation. 



2. Penalty up to Ten Pounds on person selling milk from cow suffering from 

 tuberculosis of the udder. 



3. Penalty up to Five Pounds on dairyman continuing to keep diseased cow 

 along with other dairy cattle. 



4. Obligation on dairyman supplying milk within the City to notify to the 

 City Medical Officer of Health any case of tuberculosis of the udder. Penalty 

 up to £20. 



5. (i) City Medical Officer of Health empowered to collect samples of milk 



for testing. 

 (2) Similar power of collecting samples outside City if provided with a 

 Justice's Order. 



6. (i) City Medical Officer of Health authorised, if accompanied by a 



Veterinary Surgeon, to enter dairies in City, inspect cows, and take 

 samples direct for testing. 

 (2) Medical Officer of Health and Veterinary Surgeon, may report to 

 Corporation, who may summon dairyman to appear before them to 

 show cause why his milk supply should not be suspended. 



