Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-06-10

system is worthless. As far AS I know,
there have been but three raids or In
spections made of the markets in the
past two years. In spite of the fact
that your inspector was Informed re-
peatedly of the existing conditions.
These inspections, made this spring
under pressure, resulted in three cases
being found where flesh of immature
calves was exposed for sale. In two
Of these instances the case was so
plain that no defence was offered. and
in tho third instance the testimony of
myself and n reputable butcher was
required to obtain conviction, as
your inspector was not capable of
Judging, either one way or the other,
the age Of the calf. In the third place,
no system whereby the meats arc IN
spected in the markets after they have
been dressed can give adequate pro-
lection, no matter how skilled the In
spcctor nor how carefully done.
The place TO inspect the carcasses of
animals is on the slaughter bed. and it
IN tho only place where It can be sat
isfactorily done.
An animal dangerously infected may
be so treated and dressed at the time
inspection. This is especially true Of
tuberculosis in hogs, which is very pro-
vaicnt.
would then suggest that you. # YOU
think necessary look further into this
matter and determine whether or not the
hubble health neccssitates the establish
ment Of an adequate inspection system
In this city.
| TO thic end, 7 would suggest that this
city build n municipal slaughter house
and provide competent inspection over
all animals slaughtered therein, that
system of inspection and condemnation
he promulgated following as closely az
possible, those OF the federal govern
ment.
would suggest that this being done.
an ordinance be passed requiring al
meat sold or kept fer sale in thls city
to bear either the federal Inspection
stamp. or the stamp If tho city Inspector
and providing heavy penalty FOR vio-
lation Of tho same.
| would suggest that the city inspoc-
! ton he also extended to cove" oil mar
kcts or othor places where meat and
meat food products arc kept or prepared
for sale. not inspection as Mt present.
but constant. competent supervision.
This to my mind. Is the only way in
which Won can securc adequate protcc-
ton 1t would compel the men now
Strengthening In the surrounding towns
with no supervision and no control Of any
kind to bring their animals alive "a this
city and submit to either federal or city
inspection, II they wish "a continue to
do business in this city.
At first sight. this may look to you
like an expensive arrangement but l
| assure you that It is not at all so For
the money that this city. Is. during the
week OF July 4th. going to use in the
celebration Of the discovery of Lake
Champlain could build sanitary
slaughter house, ample in every way to
care for all the local slaughtering and
surely the fact must appeal TO you that
the question Of health of the community
Is ef as much consequence as week :
festival.
! Your inspector should he a trained.
competent scientific man. and to obtain
such II would be necessary to pay an
adequate salary. but n certain amour,
could and should be charged for the use
Of the slaughter house and tho inspect
or's service. and this would probably
nearly equal the salary.
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.rSpection 7 would at least suggest this
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c*rcasses or parts thereof. not otherwise
marked as inspected and passed, which
are brought into this city should be sub
nitted for his examination before they
c,n ne offered for sale. Also that he be
empowered TO stamp with an ohlcia
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