The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-26
THE MILK USED IN RICHMOND
II Nav Have Something 10 Do With The
HcaTy Death Rate
7ggRE IS No INSPECTOR IN THIS CITY.
a, Interview with DR.. nnrbaugh, wherein
lie shows some of the Danger From
Using Impure MIX.

He shows some of the Danger FROM
Using Impure MIX.
TIE facts that much is being written and
ga about tho importance of pure food and
A.. DANCER % disease from milk has stirred
ma Of the Southern cities UP to appointing
..oot and milk inspectors. Tho Eastern cities
-.,r,v MI pay especial attention TO the IN
,,e,t,8n q these articles Of food.
r.e announcement that Norfolk had mp
...ntol an inspector to examine the diaries Of
,t.t city and flat in several instances he
f.r,s diseased COWS in use, makes it we'll for
l.,hr,ond % look To- this seeming evil which
.,,y exist 10 our midst.
In,re reporter Yesterday first ascertainod
IN, The Board If Health that tins city does
trr.yife for milk inspection, and IN seek
.-fO~natou dropped INTO the once OF br
"a d. Harbaugh. veterinary surgeon, at 2l5
,.r~or street. and questioned hlm on the
..t The reporter opened the converse
... D., calling attention 20 the Norfolk re-
er8 asking him fox an expert opinion on
..i .ect in general 10 TINS ut. hasDaueA
replied ......-.,
..r must not be considered IN expert on the
.-..et as sm acquainted with 1t IA gen
l- way only but nevertheless nave gwen
~ some. thought ia It's relation % tho public
l..th so far as 1t concerns Inc professionally
ASA feteruarian.'
Yes. undoubtedly In view Of our knowl-
e'ra Of the transn. ssibilty of certain diseases
f-n the lower animals 20 man. all animal
r- ducts intended for human food should he
..h ected 70 scientific inspection. but tho IN
no ton # milk is of much less importance
f.n tho inspection If meat
Are YOU of opinion that milk sadutcrated
,.sny extent IN his vicinity
d can express DO opinion on that point. but
fs+fee assure YOU that the least OF all danger
-.es from the intentional aduteraton OF
-rf Ifa daiIyuan adds anything 90 tho
he takes good care that u Is harmless.
interest aloue.guarantees this.
.v hat are the common authorizations IN
uakF ..
.rease the quantity. bicarb nate OF soda, 70
r.,tr,.lize acility. chalk is also used for the
.-,e rl.rl,D.p as well as 20 maintain OF IN
.-ass. Tie specific gravity. Certain agents
a,a used for coorng milk, such as yoik OF
ear annttO. tumerc. etc. islnglass or pre-
..-ei geatme. ln solution. are used 10 give
consistency or body % nslpld samples. An
t4,ut.cs. such 49, for instance. salcylc ACID.
I.r..ic acid. borux etc. are sometimes added
t.nlIk i'm sufficient quantity 10 preserve 10
for certain periods. There are many other
,r.r. Id which milk is adulteTated. but those
.-.efr mentioned are fair illustration
N.Auag also De deprived Of Its cream before
bel. solL'
TIE CAUSE or DISEASE.
.rn what form does the danger exist,
w.Ich. u your opinion. necessitates milk i'll
'.'Jl. may be the cause Of different diseases
in DE human being The Inaadies causedby
f.rmrs vary from simple arrangement OF
t..d.re,.ve system 20 fatal contagious dis
cases. FIR example milk may undergo
chances. due 90 fermentation caused by spe-
cre germs, which may give 70 the milk
character more or less poisonous. Mix
may acquire properties from the cow
which may be detrimental 20 human
I..t. 4. better illustrate this point II
s. only necessary o. remind you that certain
medicines given the cow will act on the caf
through the mix Milk my be the medium
iy (which disease germs are carried INTO tho
human system from accidental contamlnatOn
Ion.lstrate tins point Il j. only necessary u
saf that 0lphtherla. scarlet fever, measles, or
ary other contagious disease may exist IN the
family of the dairvman. or IN the family or one
~ tho persons who works about the dairy,
and by tins means the germ of the disease
may gain access % the mia
But themOst important point toconslder 10
tie TACT that milk from % coy affected with
disease which is communicable t. man may
le nnoceutly sold 90 IA large number OF con-
sumers.
DIsTAsE FROM TuH cow.
"Domany diseases affect milk in this man
Ger."
The number is not great, to be sure bat
this fact does not decrease the dancer from
Il. Sc that are liable % be transmitted
What disease do Won consider the most
dangerous IN this respect
tuberculosis ls uuDuestlOnably the one
disease which, moro than ali others, should
receive the greatest attention from health
authorities Tie most eminent veterinarians
and physicians who are best acquainted with
tire subject ID all It's relations DO not hesitate
t.declare that tuberculosis is a transmsslble
disease lOu must bear IN mind that con-
sumrt.on is but one of the various forms of
tuberculosis, and when il IS generally known
fla, tuberculosis IS % common disease among
cattle the importance OF the question may
be- appreciated.
III what manner is milk inspection 10 he
properly carried On
INSPECTION PY LAW.
There "a but one wa IL can be done. and
that Is by law. LDws must be- made 10 cover
the ground. and the whole subject Ct meat
and milk inspection should Doe under the dl-
rect supervision Of the Board of Health. !
The INSPECTION ~ the milk itself IS
not sufficient tine da.ric3 also should |
be inspected in respect 10 the sanitary
arrangements. and the COWS should bo |
examined often. $50 .s 90 avoid the possibility /
of milA from % diseased animal being sold 10 /
must be borne ia mind that the milk from one /
diseased cow may coutamiuatc the product OF /
Tie whole dairy. as the milk after being taken /
from all the COWS is often placed IN one vessel /
q Do conveyed 20 the consumers.
What person 10 competent 10 properly IL /
spent milk
1T - obvious that tho specially educated /
veterinarian is the only qualified person for /
the position His knowledge of the diseases I
oi The lower animaia is necessary 90 make it /
success. am az opinion that IL wall not be
long ie'ore an abattoir Is established Tor tins
community which will necossitate yeteri-
larry meat Inspector when the same yeterina-
ral can nh both Offices Tie should be
member ~ tue Board If Health and bis time
would boz fully occupied with these duties.
is 70 mot Iidcuit o. procure qualified
'ciclneuan for his purp0ses'
"a .le 10 IS true that tho country IS not
WriFul with qualified veterinarians, the city /
authorities vii have no difficulty IN securing
20 competent 'u all respects. A recent grad
a'e 1. reputable veterinary college who
Aa no Guilt up o lucrative practice can al
Nya De secured
The Ambulance.
TIE ambulance was called Yesterday AZ $50
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