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of horses and cattle, more especially for animals belonging to the poorer
classes."
Hoshiarpur dispensary.—This dispensary shows satisfactory progress.
The total number of patients was 2,309 against 1,880 last year. There were 135
in-patients against 187 last year. The number of cures effected was 1,609.
The cost of working was Rs. 846-6-3.
Amballa dispensary.—This institution does not appear to make so much
headway as is desirable. The number of cases treated was 787 against 615, and
of these 107 were in-patients, the rest, 680, out-patients. The number of cures
effected was 624. The cost including pay of salutri Rs. 505 and travelling
allowance Rs. 204-7-3 was Rs. 1,003-2-0, leaving Rs. 293-10-9 as actual expense
of treatment.
Jelalabad dispensary.—This dispensary is making progress, 513 animals
having been treated against 401 last year. There were 340 out and 173 in-
patients, all animals were treated gratis, the expense being met by the Mamdot
Estate.
Sialkot dispensary.—Good work seems to have been done in this dis-
pensary. No details are given, but the Superintendent reports as follows: " It
appears to have worked well, many out-patients, principally cattle, have been
treated and some in-patients: there is good accommodation, and in time I have
no doubt the institution will become most popular."
Dera Ghazi Khan and Dera Ismail Khan dispensaries.—Have been recent-
ly opened at both these places, but the reporting officer has given no informa-
tion regarding the working of these institutions.
North-Western Provinces.
329. No dispensaries have yet been opened in these provinces. The Super-
intendent remarks :—
" I consider it would be an excellent idea, if the District Boards could afford it, to have one
in every district, and charge a little over cost prices for medicines. I believe in time it could be
made self supporting, and would enable poor zemindars and others to have their horses and cattle
treated."
It is hoped that this may be done, but I think it would be advisable for
the treatment of cattle at least to be free, small fees being charged for horses as
is done in other provinces.
Central Provinces and Berar.
330. Amraoti dispensary.—This institution does not appear to make much
progress. Four hundred and twenty-two cases were treated during the year.
The reporting officer remarks :— "Accommodation for in-door patients was pro-
vided, but was not called into use during the year." This is rather unsatisfactory
state of affairs, probably more supervision is required.
Burma.
331. Each Veterinary Assistant has a dispensary at head-quarters, but there
are no buildings for the reception of sick animals. The Veterinary Assistants
take a supply of medicine and treat cases in the district. The number of cases
treated is given at Table N (page civ).
Bengal.
332. At present there are no dispensaries in Bengal, but it has been recom-
mended that as a start one should be organized in each of the districts of
Baghalpur and Muzaffarpur.
Estimates, etc., have been submitted, and it is anticipated that before long
the dispensaries will be in working order. The Municipality of Darjeeling has
been the most progressive in veterinary matters, and now employs a Lahore
Graduate as Veterinary Assistant.
Madras.
333. There are no dispensaries in the Presidency.