(4)
The work performed on tour shows a satisfactory advance on previous
years. The advantages and disadvantages of the itinerating system as at
present in vogue are under consideration with a view to a more convenient
method of working being adopted.
Veterinary Hospitals—Table V.
22. As will be seen from Table V, there are 4 Veterinary Hospitals in
the Province. 8,536 animals were
treated in these institutions during the
year under report against 5,513 last year. All are now fairly well equipped
and run on systematic lines.
Hospital buildings.
23. None of the hospital buildings are entirely satisfactory. It is hoped
that in future all hew hospitals and
additions to existing buildings will be
constructed according to the standard plan. A new Veterinary Hospital in a
better locality is required at Peshawar, but funds are not available. The con-
struction of the new Veterinary Hospital at Bannu, which was much required,
has been commenced. Certain alterations and additions have been made to
the Dera Ismail Khan Hospital. More accommodation is required at Kohat.
Veterinary Dispensaries—Table V.
24. The dispensaries in charge of itinerating men have done useful
work, as indicated by the number of
patients attending them. 8,258 animals
were treated against 3,173 the previous year.
Dispensary buildings.
25. The dispensary at Charsadda is satisfactorily accommodated.
The one at Mansehra is under construc-
tion and will shortly be completed. At
present the Lakki Dispensary is located in a sarai. It is contemplated to move
this institution to Sarai Norang. The dispensaries at Tank, Teri, Kurram and
Nowshera are accommodated in hired buildings. New buildings on the approv-
ed plan are required for these institutions. The Mardan and Haripur dispen-
saries still require improvements.
Grant-in-aid.
26. The District Boards of this Province have not sufficient funds at
their disposal to provide the necessary
expenditure in veterinary improve-
ments. A proposal has been submitted
for a grant-in-aid similar to that granted in the Punjab, and it is hoped that
the matter will receive favourable consideration.
Receipt and Expenditure at Veterinary Hospitals—
Table VI.
27. The receipts and expenditure at Veterinary Hospitals are shown
in Table VI. No charges are made at
these institutions at present, so there is
no income from fees and charges.
III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
Stud bulls-Table VIII.
28. During the year under report there were 11 stud bulls at work in
this Province against 6 in the previous
year. This is still an insufficient num-
ber compared with the requirements. The bulls purchased during the year by
the Hazara District Board were of the Dhanni breed from Jhelum District.
More bulls are still required for this district, and every endeavour will be made
to obtain them. Bulls of the Dhanni and Dajul breeds are generally
appreciated in the districts of the North-West Frontier Province.
As suggested last year by Captain Walker, one good bull a year should
be purchased, if possible, for each tahsil, and in this way an appreciable advance
to improve the existitng cattle can be made. Much difficulty will be experienced
in obtaining good bulls until a satisfactory source of supply is found.
Care of bulls.
29. The question of maintenance of stud bulls in Muhammadan districts
is a difficult one, as, unless they are
really wanted and influential men can
be found to answer for them, they are apt to injure the crops and be ill-treated
in consequence.