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8. Muzaffarpur.—From January 1903, the Veterinary Assistant at Muzaf-
farpur has been performing itinerant duties. A sum of Rs. 27.8 a month,
being half the pay and allowance of the itinerant Veterinary Assistant, will
be contributed by Government.
Nineteen operations were successfully performed on cases, most of which
were the property of poor cultivators
There was a decrease in the receipt of fees, due to the revised rates sanc-
tioned by the District Board.
9. Suri.—Veterinary Assistant, N. N. Soor, was in charge till 18th April
when he made over to Veterinary Assistant G. K. Sinha. The dispensary is
maintained by the District Board with a grant of Rs. 110 from Government
under the local supervision of a Committee.
Quarters for the Veterinary Assistant have been lately acquired close to
the hospital. Twenty-four operations were performed with success.
The Veterinary Assistant is sent to the interior of the district when cattle
disease breaks out. His work is satisfactory.
10. Balasore.—The year under report is the 6th year of the existence of
the dispensary. It is held in a leased house, which also contains quarters for the
Veterinary Assistant. Necessary furniture, instruments and medicines were
supplied by the District Board. The Veterinary Assistant, S. C. Mitter, was in
charge up to the 21st August when he was dismissed for misconduct. Veteri-
nary Assistant, K. N. Dey, held the appointment from 22nd August to the end
of the year. A horse allowance of Rs. 15 per mensem was granted to the
Veterinary Assistant, and a set of new rules for the payment of private fees to
the Veterinary Assistant was framed by the District Board. The Municipality
of Balasore declined to contribute anything to the dispensary. It is a very
useful institution. Veterinary Assistant, K. N. Dey, is doing good work.
11. Cooch Behar.—The dispensary is in the second year of its existence.
There were 30 operations performed with success. Veterinary Assistant,
S. N. Dutt, has given satisfaction.
12. Gaya.—Veterinary Assistant, N. L. Gupta, who was attached to the
dispensary, died of apoplexy on the 18th September, and Veterinary Assistant
J. J. Dass, was appointed in his place from the 4th October. The dispensary
remained closed during the interim.
The hackney carriage stables were constantly inspected by the Veterinary
Assistant to discover contagious diseases. Cases of cruelty to animals were also
reported to the District Magistrate. The Veterinary Assistant in charge and
the establishment worked well.
13. Ranchi.—The dispensary was opened on the 16th August. The site
is a good one, being located near the cattle owners' premises. It is maintained
by the District Board, assisted by a contribution of Rs. 330 from Government,
also by subscriptions from supporters whose animals are treated, either in their
own places, or at the dispensary free of charge. The property of poor people
is treated free. The existence of the charity is not yet widely known to the
cartmen and cultivators, but they are beginning to appreciate the usefulness of
the institution. Veterinary Assistant, B. Mitter, is a young man of promise.
14. Monghyr.—The Veterinary Dispensary has been in existence for nearly
two years, and though endeavours were being made to make it popular, yet
little of effect could be done, owing to the prevalence of plague. The dispen-
sary is not yet in receipt of any subsidy from Government. I do not know
why the subsidy has not been applied for by the Municipality.
Veterinary Assistant, A. C. Mukerji, who is in charge, appears to be rather
a feeble person and to lack the necessary energy required in a place like
Monghyr. The question of his transfer will be considered, unless he
improves.
15. Cuttack.—The establishment consists of a Veterinary Assistant and
a peon. No animals were treated at the dispensary as in-patients, as there is
no suitable place to accommodate them. A Sub-Committee has been appointed
to suggest measures for erecting a hospital, but it has not yet submitted its
proposals.
The Veterinary Assistant had to attend cases at the owners' houses, and half
the fees thus realised was paid to the District Board Fund, and half to the