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6. The following new varieties of fodder were introduced during the
year :—
(1) Riana, (2) Sudan and (3) Oats.
A considerable number of plantain plants were grown on the bed of the culti-
vation area and utilized as fodder for cattle to further save cost of feed of
animals. Sugarcane was transplanted during the year for supply next year.
The total production of fodder during the year under review was 11,540
maunds and 17 seers against 10,507 maunds of the previous year and the
total amount of outside sale was Rs. 1,059-3-3 against Rs. 692-6-9 of the pre-
vious year. The total expenditure was Rs. 4,793-4-9 against Rs. 5,383-6-9
of the previous year. The profit was less due to fall of market price.
7. Botanical Garden.—Medicinal and poisonous plants were maintained
in this garden for supplying specimens to the classes for demonstration and
identification to the students. Many new plants were added into the garden
during the year.
8. Horticulture.—A small nursery was maintained here to replace the
plants for proper maintenance of the College garden.
9. Breeding Operations.—During the year 7 stud bulls were maintained.
They served 336 cows during the year. A two-year old pedigree Jersey
Australian bull was gifted to the College by Mr. N. D. Bagree of Calcutta for
breeding purposes. The revenue for service fees amounted to Rs. 624.
10. Goat Breeding Section.—The stud goats served 304 she-goats during
the year and Rs. 80 were received as fees.
11. Small Dairy.—During the year five milch cows were maintained.
Their milk was supplied to dog patients in the hospital. The yield of milk
was 26 maunds, 34 seers and 12 chittacks, the whole of which was given to the
dog patients in the hospital. The value of milk was Rs. 214-15.
12. Fishing.—There are five tanks in the College compound. They are
replenished yearly with new fish fry. The income from " Fishing charges"
amounted to Rs. 131-8 during the year. Two hundred and sixty-six passes
were issued to outsiders which also served as a form of propaganda for the
College.
13. Short Courses.—(a) Dressers' Course.—Two men from the 3rd Assam
Rifles and one man from the District Board, Noakhali, attended the course
and were granted certificates after completion of their training. Receipts
amounted to Rs. 120.
(b) Veterinary Dispensing Course.—Two men attended this course and
were granted certificates after completion of their training. Receipts
amounted to Rs. 80.
(c) Riding School.—Twenty-two outside candidates attended this course
during the year. The Riding Master trained these men in addition to his
ordinary duties. Receipts amounted to Rs. 360.
14. Experimental animals.—Ninety-seven small animals and birds were
sold. Receipts amounted to Rs. 49.
15. Poultry Section.—The College students received extension lectures
in this section. One thousand three hundred and sixty eggs were supplied
from this section to dog patients in this College hospital and for demonstra-
tion in the classes and in the laboratory. A few surplus eggs were sold to
outsiders. Mr. MacGregor's scheme for reorganizing this section was adminis-
tratively approved by Government during the year at a total non-recurring
cost of Rs. 1,077 and recurring cost of Rs. 732 per annum.