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and 18,265 animals treated for contagious diseases and 48,664 animals treated
for non-contagious diseases. There was thus an increase of 408 villages visited,
232 animals castrated, 643 animals treated for contagious diseases and 2,740
animals treated for non-contagious diseases. Seven dispensaries were temporarily
closed for sometime, as Reserve Assistants were not available to fill the vacancies.
The work of the Assistants on tour was not inspected by the Inspectors as regularly
and as often as is found necessary owing to insufficient travelling allowance
allotted to the Inspectors.
35. In addition to the above the Veterinary Assistant employed by the Dhubri
Local Board, visited 139 villages, and treated 148 animals for contagious diseases
and 342 animals for non-contagious diseases. The Local Board engaged this
Assistant on 9th September 1924 with the object of opening a dispensary on the
South Bank. This has not been done. He has been placed temporarily at
Dhubri. His services have not been utilised to the best advantage.
VETERINARY HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES.
36. Table V shows the work of the three Government Veterinary Hospitals.
The total number of animals treated in hospitals during the year under report as both
in and out-patients was 4,419 against 4,163 in the previous year. The total number
of cases supplied with medicines for the treatment of animals not brought to the
hospitals was 400 against 1,018 in 1924-25. The distribution of medicines without
the cases being seen is discouraged. Owners are encouraged to bring their animals
for examination and treatment.
37. Gauhati Veterinary Hospital.—During
the year 114 in-patients and 1,654
out-patients, making a total of 1,768, were treated in the hospital against a total of
1,616 in the previous year. Under the Cruelty to Animals Act 15 cruelty cases and
9 maiming cases were treated in the hospital against 36 cruelty and 5 maiming cases
last year.
38. Silchar Veterinary Hospital.—During
the year under report 45 in-patients,
1,632 out-patients were treated in the hospital, making a total of 1,677 against a total
of 1,583 in the preceding year. Under the Cruelty to Animals Act 9 cruelty cases
and 3 maiming cases were brought to the hospital for treatment against 21 cruelty
cases and 4 maiming cases last year. Medicines were supplied in 400 cases for treat-
ment of animals not brought to the hospital against 1,048 cases in the previous year.
39. Shillong Veterinary Hospital.—At this hospital 53 in-patients and 921 out-
patients were treated, making a total of 974. Last year a total of 964 were treated.
Under the Cruelty to Animals Act 2 cruelty cases were brought to the hospital for
treatment against 20 cruelty cases and 2 maiming cases last year.
PART III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
40. Table VIII shows the number of stud bulls reported to have been serving in
this province during the year.
There were fifteen bulls at the beginning of the year and the number at the
close of the year was seventeen.
CATTLE FAIRS AND SHOWS.
41. Table XIV shows the number of cattle fairs and shows held in the province
during the year under report. In these fairs there were little of importance to record.
The Veterinary stalls with specimens and other exhibits were one of the attractive
features of the shows.
PART IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
42. Table VII shows the strength of the Subordinate Veterinary Staff of this
province as it stood on the 31st March 1926. There were 3 Veterinary Inspectors
during the year. The number of Veterinary Assistants at the close of the year was
51 including one on deputation to the Iraq Government. Two new graduates joined
the Department during the year and the services of one were dispensed with.