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7. Details of the places of origin of the students for the session 1936-37 are
as follows :—
Bengal .. .. ..
Assam .. .. ..
United Provinces .. .. ..
Madras .. .. ..
Mysore .. .. ..
Coorg .. .. ..
Travancore .. .. ..
Cochin State.. .. ..
Orissa .. .. ..
Central India .. .. ..
Punjab .. .. ..
Bombay .. .. ..
Central Provinces .. .. ..
Nizam's State .. .. ..
Sikar State (Jaipur) .. .. ..
North-West Frontier Province ..
Nilgiri State .. .. ..
Burma .. .. ..
Ceylon
..
.. ..
Rajputana .. .. ..
Iraq .. .. ..
Federated Malaya State .. ..
Total ..
78
5
21
5
9
1
1
1
1
1
6
2
3
3
1
3
1
10
10
2
11
9
184
8. Of these, 91 were Hindus, 58 Muhammadans, 19 Christians, 8 Buddhists,
3 Sikhs, 1 Jew, 1 Tamil and 3 Anglo-Indians—Total 184.
9. Among these 184 students, 3 were graduates, 14 were under-graduates,
132 Matriculates and 35 non-Matriculates.
10. Examinations.—The following table shows the number of students
who presented themselves for examination during the year under report:—
Class.
A
B
C
Examined.
64
57
63
Passed.
53
39
41
Failed.
11
18
22
Pass per-
centage.
82.8
68.4
65.07
Among the 41 graduates, 6 were Bengali Muhammadans and 10 were of
other communities of Bengal.
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11. The examinations began on the 15th March 1937 and terminated on
the 24th idem. The Board of Examiners consisted of:—
President.
(1) Mr. P. J. Kerr, M.R.C.V.S., I.V.S., Director, Civil Veterinary Depart-
ment, and Veterinary Adviser to the Government of Bengal.
Members.
(2) Major P. B. Riley, M.R.C.V.S., I.V.S., Director of Veterinary Services,
Bihar.
(3) Mr. Nilmoni Chatterjie, G.B.V.C., Assistant Director-in-charge, Civil
Veterinary Department, Orissa.
(4) Dr. Kalipada Banerjie, M.B., D.T.M., Assistant Professor of Pathology,
Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine.
(5) Mr. D. K. Sen, G.B.V.C, Lecturer, Bengal Veterinary College.
(6) Captain J. M. Lahiri, M.R.C.V.S., F.Z.S., Vice-Principal, Bengal
Veterinary College.
(7) Mr. A. D. MacGregor, F.R.C.V.S., F.Z.S., I.V.S., Principal, Bengal
Veterinary College.
12. The Board of Examiners' report to Government was as follows :—
" (a) In the opinion of the Board these results are satisfactory.''
13. Stipends.—Out of 184 students remaining at the end of the session,
58 held stipends from various bodies, 126 being private students. The District
Boards of Bengal awarded 24 stipends during the session 1936-37 against 21
in previous year.
Details of stipends.
Bengal Government ..
Assam Government ..
United Provinces Government
Iraq Government ..
Shew Bux Bogla ..
Nizam's State ..
Nawanagar State ..
Nilgiri State (Orissa) ..
Cooch Behar State ..
Sikar State (Jaipur) ..
Bundi State (Rajputana) ..
Harijan Sevak Sangha (Delhi) ..
Harijan Sevak Sangha (Ellore)
Kolar District Board (Mysore)
Chandra Ballab Memorial
Endowment Fund ..
Khatria
Scholarship . Trust,
Garhwal ..
10
4
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
34
District Boards, Bengal—
Rangpur ..
Pabna ..
Dacca ..
Bakarganj ..
Mymensingh ..
Nadia ..
Bankura ..
Faridpur ..
Noakhali ..
Jalpaiguri ..
Birbhum ..
Bogra ..
Hooghly ..
Howrah ..
Murshidabad ..
Darjeeling ..
Chittagong ..
Midnapore ..
Tippera ..
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
24
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14. As in previous years circulars were issued to all district and local
boards and to other bodies drawing their attention to the utility of veterinary
instruction m the Province and there can be but little doubt that such corres-
pondence has been the cause of the increasing number of stipends so kindly
granted by the district boards of the Province.
15. Additional Gourse.—In addition to the three-year Diploma Course
the following " Short Course " was held during the year under report.
Vocational Course.—One soldier from the Devonshire Regiment, Lucknow,
is attending a short course of training for eight months in veterinary subjects
since December 1936.
Museum and Library.
Maulvi Md. Jamshed Uddin, G.B.V.C., was in charge of these sections.
16. Museum.—During the session a good number of interesting and rare
specimens, pathological and parasitological and models were added to our
collection as in previous years, and several stuffed subjects, skeletons, models
and charts were prepared and sent up for demonstration.
17. Library.—The Library is being annually added to but very slowly
with up-to-date British, Indian and foreign books and periodicals. It is to
be regretted this supply has from shortage of funds been recently curtailed.
The Library is kept open for the use of the students and staff during specified
hours. The various text books and instruments of District Board students,
and of other Government stipendiaries as well as of Native States, were safe-
guarded in the Library and regularly issued, when required, and collected
again by the Librarian after the termination of their annual and diploma
examinations.
Anatomical Museum.
18. Several additions to the existing number of wet and dry specimens
were made to assist the students in the study of the subject concerned.
Bio-Chemistry Laboratory.
19. Bio-Chemistry and Histology classes were held during the year in
this Laboratory. The administrative approval was accorded by Government
during the year to the electric installations (for fans and plug points) in this
Laboratory, but the work could not be taken in hand for want of funds. This
is urgently required to facilitate the work in this Laboratory. The number
of microscopes given to the second year students for demonstration
purpose during the year under report, was quite inadequate in proportion
to the number of students present in the Bio-Chemistry Laboratory for prac-
tical study. The students suffered a good deal of inconvenience during the
year in their practical study in this Laboratory for want of a servant.
Anatomy Classes.
20. In the Senior Anatomy class bodies were preserved and prepared for
dissection and demonstration purposes as in the previous years benefiting
the students greatly in the study of this most important subject.
21. In the Junior Anatomy class some new skeletons and sets of bones
were prepared and demonstrated as in previous years.
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Hostels.
22. The Manager was in charge of the hostels. One hundred and eighty-
four boarders were residents in the Sir Andrew Fraser and Macpherson hostels
of this college.
23. Thirteen messes were opened according to nationality and desire
of the boarders. The rooms were replenished as necessity arose with
furniture, etc.
24. Strict discipline was maintained by the Manager and the general con-
duct and behaviour of the students were most satisfactory.
25. The sanitary aspect in the hostels was well looked after and the
general health of the students was good on the whole and there was no epi-
demic or serious illness of any kind during the year. All sick students were
properly attended to, and given necessary medical aid by the College Medical
Officer who was regular in his attendance.
Sports and Gymnasium.
Babu N. B. Banerjee was in charge of this section.
26. The personnel of the Athletic Club was as follows.—
President—Principal.
Vice-President—Vice-Principal.
Secretary—College Manager.
27. Rupees 576 were raised by subscription from the students and the sanc-
tion of Government to the payment of a contribution of Rs. 335 was obtained
as in the last year. This combined amount was distributed to different sec-
tions of games and some money also spent on improvements to the gymnasium.
Drill and gymnastic classes were held as usual during the year. The
College Athletic Club went to Patna and other places beyond Calcutta to play
cricket, etc., during the Christmas holidays. The gymnasium is well equipped
with various modern apparatus and the students enjoyed the best advantage
of it.
Hospitals.
28. The number of admissions (patients) during the year was 2,546. The
daily average of patients in the wards being 93.
29. Out of 6,734 prosecutions in the Calcutta Police Court under the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act during the year under report, some
271 animals only were sent to this College Infirmary for rest and treatment
by the trying Magistrate against 6,301 prosecutions and 158 detentions in the
hospital during 1935-36.
30. The fees for treatment of College in-patients, out-patients, etc., were
Rs. 12,577-6 and the cost of feeding Rs. 7,831-7 against Rs. 14,856 and
Rs. 8,945, respectively, of the previous year. The cost included free treat
ment and upkeep of riding ponies, breeding bulls and cows and draught cattle
belonging to the College plus the free treatment of patients of poor people
and of unclaimed cases sent to the College Infirmary by the Calcutta Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Police.
31. There is a well-equipped shoeing forge attached to the College where
horses and cattle are shod with ordinary and surgical shoes.
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32. The X'Ray and Ultra-Violet Ray apparatus of this College were
taken considerable advantage of in the diagnosis of obscure cases and treat-
ment. The Government prescribed during the year a fee of Rs. 3 per course
of five exposures or less for Ultra-Violet Ray treatment of animals at this
hospital, while the cattle and dogs of poor owners were to be granted free
treatment.
Motor Ambulance.
33. The College Ambulance was in demand by the general public of
Calcutta and suburbs for sick and injured animals. During the year Govern-
ment made a new rule prescribing a fee at the flat rate of Rs. 15 per call for
the use of the College motor ambulance by the public in cases other than
those in which the animal is conveyed to the hospital. Fees collected were
Rs. 695 against Rs. 657 of last year.
Receipts and expenditure.
34. The main results of receipts and expenditure of the College compiled
in my office and preliminarily verified by the Accountant-General, Bengal, are
given in Table II of this report.
Raymond Research Laboratory.
The Principal held charge of the Laboratory in addition to his other
duties. The Laboratory Assistant worked under him during the year.
2. Training.—Classes were held in the Laboratory and practical de-
monstrations in laboratory methods and technique were as usual given to
the senior students. Lantern slides and rare pathological specimens were
also shown to such students.
3. Rabies.—During the year 108 brains of dogs and other animals sus-
pected of rabies were received for examination and report. Diagnosis were
confirmed positive in 74 cases, and the parties concerned were immediately
informed and recommended to undergo anti-rabic treatment (vide Appendix
A).
4. Examination of specimens.—Altogether 943 specimens of blood, faeces,
urine, skin scrapings and other morbid materials were received from this
College hospital, District Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (of Civil Veterinary
Department), Calcutta Zoological Garden and other outside sources for ex-
amination and report. Cases of Anthrax, Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia, Black-
Quarter, Piroplasmosis, Trypanosomiasis, Coccidiosis, Ankylostomiasis, etc.,
were diagnosed as being current in the Province.
5. Autopsies.—Post mortem examinations were conducted on carcasses
of animals which died in the College hospitals, as well as those received from
outside sources for such examination and report.
6. Examination of hides and other skins.—Samples of hides, casings, etc.,
intended for export to Australia, Spain and other foreign countries were bio-
logically, and bacteriologically examined prior to the granting of certificates.
7. Serum cellar. Under the charge of the Laboratory Assistant veteri-
nary biological products intended for use by the College hospital as well as by
the District Veterinary Assistant Surgeons of the Province, were as usual stored
in the serum cellar. The refrigerating plant worked satisfactorily and a mean
temperature of 47 °F. was maintained throughout the year.
8. Serum supply and distribution.—Altogether 18,800 unit doses of anti-
rinderpest serum, 23,240 unit doses of anti-hæmorrhagic septicæmia serum,
15,860 unit doses of anti-anthrax serum, 1,400 unit doses of black quarter
serum, 1,000 unit doses of black quarter vaccine, 287 unit doses of mallein
and 2 unit doses of tuberculin were supplied and expended during the year.
9. Diagrams and charts.—Several additions to the existing number of
charts and diagrams were made during the year and also many of the old
charts and models were renovated by the College Artist-photographer.
10. Supply of Blood Serum.—At the request of the Imperial Serologist
to the Government of Bengal, buffalo and horse sera were supplied to him as
usual during the year.
11. The Laboratory building has been thoroughly repaired during the year
and certain additions and alterations (for better accommodation and work)
have also been made.
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Extra Routine Activities.
Rai Sahib Binode B. Banerjee was in charge of this section in addition
to his other duties as College Manager.
2. The following varieties of fodder crops were cultivated by rotation
in the College compound :—
(1) Lucerne.
(2) Carrots (Indian and English).
(3) Guinea grass.
(4) Napier grass.
(5) African grass.
(6) Johnson grass.
(7) Sugarcane.
(8) Jower.
(9) Swede.
(10) Riana grass.
(11) Sudan grass.
(12) Oats.
(13) Green grass.
A few photos of green grasses grown within the College compound are given
in the Appendix F.
3. These crops were fed to Government animals and hospital patients
during the seasons of their being available for feeding. Surplus quantities
were sold to the outside public.
4. The total production of all varieties of crops was 11,540 maunds and 17
seers, of which 10,788 maunds and 17 seers were supplied to the wards and
752 maunds and 2 seers sold.
5. The market value of the inside supply comes to Rs. 8,494-4 and the
value of the outside supply to Rs. 1,057-3-3 (details enclosed—Appendices
C and D). Two bags of Guinea grass roots were also sold at Rs. 2.
Pro forma account.
Receipt.
Inside supply ..
Outside supply ..
Total ..
Rs.
8,494
1,059
9,553
a.
4
3
7
p.
0
3
3
Expenditure.
Labour..
Seed .. ..
Miscellaneous ..
Net profit ..
Total ..
Rs.
3,200
415
145
3,761
5,792
9,553
a.
6
10
4
4
2
7
p.
9
0
0
9
6
3
55
Additional revenue from extra activities.
Fishing .. .. ..
Breeding fees .. .. ..
Goat service .. .. ..
Riding .. .. ..
Poultry (sale of guinea pigs, pigeons and eggs)
Fruits and flowers .. .. ..
Green fodder .. .. ..
Miscellaneous .. .. ..
Rent of tanks .. .. ..
Medicine .. .. ..
Farriers, Dressers and Compounders Course
Cultivation (pro forma account) ..
Ambulance .. .. ..
Total ..
Rs.
131
624
80
360
10
5
1,013
167
80
123
200
5,792
695
9,283
a.
8
0
0
0
9
10
14
7
0
9
0
2
0
12
p.
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
0
9
From Instructional Side.
Admission and re-admission fees
Examination fees ..
Diploma fees .. ..
Tuition fees .. ..
Fines .. ..
Total ..
Grand Total
.. 990
.. 1,023
.. 490
.. 9,335
.. 222
..12,061
.. 21,344
0
8
0
0
8
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Statement showing the total quantities and values of different kinds of fodder
grown within the College compound during the year 1936-37.
Details.
Lucerne .. .. ..
Guinea grass .. .. ..
Mixture .. .. ..
Carrots (English) .. .. ..
Carrots (Indian) .. .. ..
Green grass .. .. ..
Napier grass .. .. ..
Jower .. .. ..
Oats .. .. ..
African grass .. .. ..
Swede
..
..
..
Riana grass .. .. ..
Plantain chaff .. .. ..
Johnson grass .. .. ..
Sudan grass .. .. ..
Total ..
Guinea grass roots— 2 bags .. ..
Grand Total ..
Quantity.
Md.
358
2,170
0
17
435
2,363
2,507
2,163
101
58
3
120
819
406
15
11,540
..
.
sr.
4
26
30
15
25
26
5
30
18
0
20
0
0
20
0
19
.
ch.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Amount.
Rs.
1,812
1,628
0
130
871
1,181
1,624
1,424
252
43
8
90
204
263
15
9,551
2
9,553
a.
7
1
9
5
10
13
1
1
8
8
12
0
12
14
0
7
0
7
p.
0
6
0
0
0
9
3
6
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
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Statement showing the total quantities of green fodder sold to outsiders during
the year 1936-37.
Details.
Green grass .. .. ..
Napier grass .. .. ..
Lucerne .. .. ..
Mixture
..
..
..
Guinea grass .. .. ..
Jower .. .. ..
Oats .. .. ..
Total ..
Guinea grass roots—2 bags .. ..
Grand Total ..
Quantity.
Md.
15
36
119
0
363
206
10
752
..
sr.
0
5
34
30
16
30
7
2
ch.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Amount.
Rs.
7
22
599
0
272
129
25
1,057
2
1,059
a.
8
9
4
9
10
3
7
3
0
3
p.
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
16. Bengal District Boards.—The District Boards of Bengal were respond-
ing better to our propaganda regarding the award of stipends to the students
at this College. It is gratifying that they are appreciating our work and the
value of veterinary aid in the mufassil.
17. Exhibition.—Several important and interesting charts, models,
specimens, etc., were exhibited in the District Industrial and Agricultural
Exhibitions, fairs and at the Calcutta Health Exhibition at the Indian Museum
and in Ward No. XXX during the year. Lectures were given to the public
regarding care, management and treatment of cattle and other animals,
diseases communicable from animals to human beings and how to prevent
them. Leaflets and pamphlets were distributed in this connection. The
Curator and a few senior students were deputed to the exhibitions for
demonstration to the visitors who keenly appreciated their services.
Lands and Buildings.
18. Although great improvements have been made in this College in regard
to the above there are still several important schemes awaiting completion
for lack of funds.
19. The work of carrying out improvements to the latrines and urinals in
the Fraser Hostel and menials' quarters in the Bengal Veterinary College
at an estimated cost of Rs. 7,158 which was in progress during the last year
was completed during the year under report.
20. Great improvement was made in the Government Cattle Shed to make
it an ideal dairy shed.
21. Fire appliances were renewed in the different buildings of the College
during the year and electric installations were made in some sections where
there was none previously.
22. Our grateful thanks are due to Mr.-P. G. Neogi, Executive Engineer,
Public Works Department, Suburban Division, for his untiring interest in all
matters concerning his department of the College.
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Milk Hygiene Laboratory.
23. According to the revised curriculum of studies approved by Govern-
ment, a laboratory for the examination of milk and milk products was started
in a separate building during the year within the annexed compound for
holding Dairy Science and Milk Hygiene classes and for giving practical labora-
tory demonstrations to the final year students. This laboratory has since
been furnished with up-to-date fittings and appliances.
Dairy Room.
24. One of the rooms in the Government Cattle Shed was converted into a
model dairy room where necessary dairy plant was installed during the year
for students' practical work.
Sample Room.
25. A room in the Government Cattle Shed was furnished with samples
of all varieties of grains and animal food stuff, including samples of fodder
crops with charts, and cultivation implements for demonstration purposes.
Zoological Specimens.
26. A separate room in the Horse Ward was furnished with zoological
specimens as there was no space in the museum attached to the College.
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General Remarks.
(a) The rules for the admission of animals into this College hospital are
again under revision by Government.
(b) One handsome gold medal was awarded by Mr. K. K. Das, B.A. (Cal.),
F.R.H.S. (Lond.), a member of the Committee of Management of the Bengal
Veterinary College, as the first prize for Operative Surgery in the final year
class during the year.
(c) Mr. MacGregor, Principal, with Babu D. K. Sen, Lecturer, were again
appointed by the Government of Bihar as President and Examiner, respective-
ly, of the Board of Examiners of the Bihar Veterinary College during the year
under report, to which the Government of Bengal agreed.
(d) The privilege of rent-free quarters to the Laboratory Assistant of this
College, which was withdrawn by Government from the 1st April 1934 on the
recommendation of the Retrenchment Committee, was restored in January
1937 with effect from the same date.
(e) Two of the twelve existing posts of Leave Reserve Veterinary Assistant
Surgeons were permanently transferred from the control of the Veterinary
Adviser to the Government of Bengal to that of the Principal, Bengal Veteri-
nary College.
(f) Advisory Committee.—The following were members of the Advisory
Committee of Management of the Bengal Veterinary College during the year
under report. Three meetings were held during the year under report.—
President.
(1) Rai Abinash Chandra Banerjee Bahadur, M.A., C.I.E.
Members.
(2) Sir David Ezra, Kt., F.Z.S., M.B.O.U.
(3) Mr. A. R. Mellis.
(4) The Director, Civil Veterinary Department, Bengal.
(5) Rai J. C. Sen Bahadur, M.L.C.
(6) Rai A. N. Das Bahadur, F.Z.S., M.R.A.S.
(7) K. K. Das, Esq., B.A. (Cal.), F.R.H.S. (Lond.).
(8) Dr. T. Ahmed, M.B., D.O.M.S. (Lond.), F.R.C.S. (Edin.).
(9) Amin Ahmed, Esq., M.A., LL.B., Bar.-at-Law.
(10) J. N. Bose, Esq., M.A., B.L.
(11) Moulvi Abul Quasem, M.L.C.
(12) Babu Debendra Kumar Sen, G.B.V.C.
(13) The Vice-Principal, Bengal Veterinary College.
(14) The Principal, Bengal Veterinary College.
(g) Dr. N. C. Wright, Ph. D., Director of the Hannah Diary Research
Institute of Ayrshire, who came out to this country to advise the Government of
India in Dairying, visited this College on the 18th January 1937.
(h) Government sanctioned during the year under report the payment
of an honorarium of Rs. 250 to each of the internal examiners for conducting
the annual and diploma examinations of this College for the year 1935-36.
Special Remarks.
Lecturers.—They each and all worked well and efficiently during the year.
2. Laboratory Assistant.—The Laboratory Assistant officiated as lecturer
from 1st to 30th April 1936, from 2nd July to 17th October 1936, and from
16th November 1936 to 14th March 1937. Babu G. S. Banerjee, Junior
Hospital Surgeon, officiated as Laboratory Assistant from 1st to 30th April 1936
and from 2nd to 31st July 1936; and Babu B. B. Chakrabarti, Leave Reserve
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, officiated as such from 1st August 1936 to 14th
March 1937.
3. Manager.—Rai Sahib Benode B. Banerjee worked hard and efficiently
during the year.
4. Hospital Surgeons.—Upon these officers depend greatly the popularity
and success of our ward and I must once again report on the excellent work
they have done during the year.
5. Office.—Although the office is understaffed the clerks worked well and
efficiently. The names of Babus K. D. Chatterjee and N. K. Nag deserve
mention.
J. M. LAHIRI, CAPTAIN, M.R.C.V.S.,
Principal, Bengal Veterinary College (Ojfg.).
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TABLE I.
Abstract of academical qualifications of students admitted during the
year 1936-37.
Number of students admitted—
Scholarship holders .. .. ..
Others .. .. .. ..
Total ..
Passed final examination .. .. ..
Failed to pass final Examination .. ..
Remaining under instruction at the end of the year—
In ordinary course .. .. ..
Instruction prolonged by reason of failure to pass and
non-appearance at the annual examination ..
Admitted during the year (classed by educational quali-
fications)—
Matriculates or high qualifications (I.Sc. and B.Sc.) ..
Non-Matriculates .. .. .. ..
9
65
74
41
22
92
51
62
12