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Loharu, Jeypur, Ulwar, and Bikanir. They were chiefly adult and were dis-
tributed to the following districts:—Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr, Fe-
rozepore, Delhi, Rohtak, Gurgaon, Amballa, Patiala, Imlota, Budaon, Gwalior,
Dujana, Jullundur, Aligarh, Muthra, Saharanpur and Ludhiana. The deal-
ers of Muzaffarnagar, Bulandshahr, Meerut and Delhi purchased the greater
number of the cattle. The sanitary arrangements were very unsatisfactory,
no Veterinary Assistant being in attendance. Arrangements have now been
made to ensure proper veterinary inspection.
Hissar Autumn Cattle Fair.—This Pair was held from the 5th to the 18th
September 1895. The attendance was better than last year, about 20,000 animals
coming in against 12,000 last year. Of this number, 17,945 changed hands for
Rs. 5,75,204, the amount realised from fees was Rs. 9,045. The breeds
brought in were chiefly Harrianna, Bagri or Bikanir, a few Marwari and
Nagori. They were for the most part Harriana from the Hissar district,
young and adult stock were in nearly equal numbers. The districts of supply
were Hissar, Bikanir, Loharu, Jhind, Jodhpur, Jeypur, Patiala and Rohtak.
The districts to which cattle were taken are.——Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saha-
ranpur, Aligarh, Bulandshahr, Delhi, Bijnour, Kurnal, Amballa, Jullundur,
Patiala, Ludhiana, Ferozepore, Gurdaspur, Faridkote, Jhind, Hoshiarpur,
Nabha, Amritsar, Rohtak, Bikanir, Hissar and Bareilly. The sanitary
and other arrangements were bad, and the veterinary inspection was badly
carried out. Arrangements have now been made to improve these in future.
No disease occurred.
Jullundur Cattle Fair.—The Jullundur Cattle Pair was held from the
24th September to the 2nd October 1895. The attendance was up to the average,
5,563 cattle being brought in, and of these, 4,134 changed hands. The majo-
rity of the animals came in from Jullundur, Patiala, Ferozepore, Kapurthala
and Ludhiana, and were distributed to the Punjab districts. The chief trade
was in male and cow buffaloes. Trade was brisk and prices normal. The
sanitary and other arrangements were good. No disease occurred at the
fair.
Central Provinces.
Wun Cattle Fair.—This is the largest Cattle Pair in the Province. It
was held in February. The figures of statistics collected on the spot show
an improvement on those of last year. The total number of animals brought
for sale was 9,455, of which, 4,191 changed hands, representing a transfer of
Rs. 1,01,091, and an income to the district of Rs. 1,161-2-0. A few prizes
were distributed amongst the different classes of animals. The grant of
money prizes having been discontinued by Government a proposal has been
made by the local board to set aside Rs. 200 annually for prizes.
Baluchistan.
Sibi Fair.—A few cattle are brought in to the Horse Pair which is held in
Sibi. Three hundred and fifteen were exhibited last year against 153 this year.
There does not appear to be any trade carried on. The cattle are brought from
the Kachhi and Nari tracts, and are of superior stamp. Thirty-four were sold
to transport, police and municipalities.
Quetta.—A few cattle, under 100, were also exhibited at the Quetta Show.
Captain Bruce remarks that although there is a decrease in certain classes
of cattle yet, on the whole, the figures compare favorably with those of last
year, and the condition and breed of the cattle is reported by the judges to be
commendable. The cattle are brought from the villages round Quetta where
they are bred.
Bombay.
Ahmednagar.—This Show commenced on the 25th November 1895 and
was held in conjunction with the Horse Show; the total number of animals
exhibited was 218 against 168 last year. There was a distinct improve-
ment.
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