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antiseptic properties of any value. Veterinary Captain Gunn reports the follow-
ing results of his experiments :—
" The extract made into an ointment with eight parts of vaseline is an excellent application for
abraided surfaces, as no flies will go near this preparation. It makes the best dressing with which
I am acquainted for wounds ; although there is no smell flies will not go near it, and for this reason
I have adopted this treatment for the sore humps of cattle which are specially bad in Bengal.
" The mode of preparing the extract is as follows :—Take 5 lb of leaves and stems and thorough-
ly boil in two gallons of water. After an hour's boiling, strain, preserve the liquor, evaporate to
the consistency of treacle, when it will be fit for use. I believe the shrub grows without difficulty
and it might be worth while cultivating it near all hospitals for animals."
Bombay Presidency.
Veterinary Dis-
pensaries.
327. Nasik.—This dispensary is making satisfactory progress. The total
number of animals treated during the year amounted to 789, of which 101 were
inpatients. Plans and estimates have been sanctioned and a suitable site selected
for a new dispensary, which will have sufficient accommodation for in-door pa-
tients. The credit balance of this institution is Rs. 13,036-14-4.
Dhulia.—This institution, although reported to be in a dirty and unsani-
tary condition, appears to be making progress. A new building is to be erected
for the accommodation of in-patients during the year. The number of cases
treated is 1,506 against 1,203 last year, of these 199 are in-patients. The ba-
lance to the credit of the hospital is Rs. 1,639-2-8.
Jalgaon.—Not progressing well. The Superintendent states that the amal-
gamation of the hospital with the Pinjrapol is a most unsatisfactory arrangement,
and it is hoped that new premises will soon be built. There were 709 animals
treated during the year. The credit balance is Rs. 139-12-4.
Belgaon.—Making satisfactory progress. The total number of animals
treated was 1,455 against 821 last year. The credit balance is Rs. 121-11-8.
Ahmedabad.—Good work is being done in this institution. The number
of patients was 1,280 against 1,128 last year. The credit balance is Rs. 1,799-
14-8.
Nadiad.—The new dispensary has been taken over, and more progress is
to be expected in the future. The number of cases is 1,383 against 1,208 last
year. The credit balance is Rs. 608-0-7.
Surat.—This dispensary was opened on the 1st October and has made very
satisfactory progress. During the half-year 342 animals have been treated.
The credit balance is Rs. 2,437-9-5.
Karachi.—This institution is making very satisfactory progress indeed.
The municipality takes keen interest in it, and new buildings are in course of
construction. The number of patients was 2,241 against 1,581 last year. The
Superintendent remarks : " The system adopted of sending cruelty cases to the
dispensary for treatment might, with advantage, be adopted throughout the
presidency." The credit balance is Rs. 2,313-15-5.
Hyderabad (Sind).—This dispensary is making good progress. The num-
ber of patients is 1,146 against 825. The credit balance is Rs. 911-2-1.
Shikarpur.—This dispensary is in fairly good working order. The number
of patients is 843, of which 108, were in-patients. A convenient site for a new
building has been selected. The credit balance is Rs. 754-13-8.
Punjab.
328. Amritsar dispensary.—This dispensary, which is the largest in the
South Punjab, continues to make satisfactory progress ; 2,656 animals were treat-
ed during the year against 2,371 last year. Of these, 2,343 were cured, 1,522 hav-
ing been treated as out-patients and 823 in hospital. The Amritsar municipality
with its usual liberality defrayed the cost of the dispensary, amounting to Rs.
1,084-15-6 against Rs. 1,496 last year, so that more cases were treated at less cost.
The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, remarks :—" I have had
several opportunities of seeing the work carried on at this institution during the
past year, and there is no doubt that a great deal is done towards the treatment