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VETERINARY HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES.
26. Table V shows the working of the three hospitals. The total number of
animals treated during the year as both in and out patients was 3,391, of which 495
were equines, 2,070 bovines and 826 others. In the previous year the total was 3,534.
27. Gauhaii Veterinary Hospital.—During the year 170 equines, 634 bovines
and 237 others were treated as in and out-patients, making a total of 1,041 against a
total of 954 in the previous year.
One equine and 35 bovines were treated in the hospital under the Cruelty to
Animals Act.
A sum of Rs. 361-8-O was deposited into the treasury against Rs. 481-15-0 in the
previous year. The decrease is due to the change in the classification of owners in
the revised rules of the Department.
The hospital was in charge of the Staff Veterinary Assistant, who carried out his
duties in an efficient manner.
28. Silchar Veterinary Hospital.—During the year 124 equines, 876 bovines and
107 others were treated in the hospital, making a total of 1,167 against a total of 1,478
in the previous year. The decrease is partly due to the demand for the services of
Veterinary Assistants in the interior in connection with outbreaks of cattle diseases and
partly to the transfer of assistants owing to unsatisfactory work.
A sum of Rs. 270-12-0 was deposited into the treasury as hospital fees.
29. Shillong Veterinary Hospital.—During the year 1,183 animals were treated
as in and out patients against a total of 1,102 in the previous year.
Fourteen bullocks were treated in the hospital under the Cruelty to Animals
Act.
A sum of Rs. 448-4-0 was deposited into the treasury as hospital fees against
Rs. 401-4-0 in the previous year.
PART III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
30. Table VIII shows the number of stud bulls in the province during the
year. The number at the beginning of the year was eleven and at the close of the
year nine. Two from Cachar and the Khasi and Jaintia Hills were sold as unsei-
viccable.
31. Table IX shows the working of the Provincial Cattle Farm during the
year. The total number of animals as reported by the Farm Superintendent was
106 against 94 in the previous year. During the year two cows, one bull calf, four
heifers died and seven were sold. The total number of births was 26.
FAIRS AND SHOWS.
32. Table XIV shows the number of cattle fairs and shows held in the province
during the year. There is a considerable decrease in the number of fairs and the
number of stock present in Goalpara district. The Deputy Commissioner reports
that this decrease is partly due to a smaller demand.
33. The Shillong Agricultural Show was held in September last. The numbers
of stock exhibited were small. A general improvement in the condition of the
animals shown was noted.
PART IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
34. Table VII shows the strength of the subordinate staff of the department-
The strength at the beginning of the year was 3 Inspectors and 32 Veterinary
Assistants-. During the year 4 new graduates joined the department, one Assistant
reverted from, and one was deputed to, military duty, so that at the close of the
year the total strength was 3 Inspectors and 36 Veterinary Assistants.
35. A brief summary of work done by Veterinary Inspectors, the Staff and
Reserve Veterinary Assistants is given below :—
(1) Babu Satya Charan Mukherjee was in charge of the Dibrugarh Circle. He
was on privilege leave for 1 month 15 days and medical leave for 11 days during
the year.
He was on tour for 194 days and visited and revisited 183 villages and tea
estates in connection with enquiries and the investigation of outbreaks of diseases and
inoculation results, etc. He inspected the Farm bullocks at the Government