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Notices, offering free treatment for the animals of zemindars and other
more or less indigent persons, have been widely circulated, and Political Officers-
have been urged to use their influence to induce Durbars to avail themselves
of the hospital attached to the school, for the treatment of sick and lame
animals. It is therefore to be hoped that the hospital practice, especially as it.
refers to cattle will increase during the next few years.
Burma Veteri-
nary School.
345. This school appears to have done the same good work which it has
hitherto done, under the supervision of Veterinary Captain Evans, who reports
as follows:—
" The final examination for appointments as Junior Veterinary Assistants was held between
23rd and 28th April. The result was, I am glad to say, satisfactory. Thirty-four pupils present-
ed themselves; of these, only one boy failed to obtain half marks.
" Shortly after the distribution of prizes, which took place on 16th June, the men were posted
to districts."
The Principal further adds that about one hundred applications were re-
ceived for admission to the school. After examination, 60 were found qualified
and 40 were selected for admission.
When the school re-opened on 10th August 1394, 50 students were
present. Careful supervision is exercised and the students are taught Materia
Medica, Physiology, Pharmacy, and Anatomy. Although not mentioned by
the Principal it is of course to be presumed that Pathology is also taught.
The Principal farther reports :—
"The Superintendent, Southern Shan States, is desirous of having two qualified Veterinary
Assistants; these will be supplied. He also hopes to send down a pupil from each of the States in
his charge to be trained at the school. This will be most satisfactory, as veterinary assistance is
much needed, both in the Northern and Southern Shan States."
Veterinary Captain Evans was assisted by Mr. Batlivala who held the post
of Assistant Instructor. He is reported to have worked well and to have afford-
ed Veterinary Captain Evans every assistance. For portion of the year, he was
also assisted by Maung Pou Kin who acted as interpreter. This man was
transferred as a Myook in the Subordinate Civil Service and his loss is greatly
felt.
Veterinary
education,
Madras.
346. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Madras, reports
as follows:—
"Veterinary Lieutenant Turnbull delivered a course of lectures to the stock Inspectors on
contagious diseases for a space of three months, July, August and September, to fit them for the
work of the Bacteriological Survey, Final orders for the opening of a Veterinary class in connec-
tion with the Agricultural College, for training young men for subordinate posts in the Civil
Veterinary Department and as private practitioners, have not yet been received. I lectured at
Saidapet four days a week, from 22nd January to the 28th of March 1895."
He also adds:—
" Of the thirteen Stock Inspectors, two, namely, Sabramonea Mudaliar and Hassen Ali Saib
were deputed to study in the Bombay Veterinary College and to appear for the Diploma exami-
nation after one year's course. They have returned successful, having been placed in the 1st class.
It is proposed that one of them should be appointed and styled the Assistant to the Superinten-
dent, Civil Veterinary Department, and his duty will be mainly the supervision of the work of the
Stock Inspectors. The other graduate, it is proposed, will be posted in the Agricultural College
in connection with the Special Veterinary class which is to be opened on receipt of orders from
the Government of India."
I am not aware of the proposals made with reference to a Special Vete-
rinary Class at the Agricultural College. I doubt if the training of men
in this way will lead to efficient subordinates being obtained for appointment
to the Civil Veterinary Department Subordinate Staff. The Superintendent
could never devote sufficient time to this important work, if he continues to
superintend the pony breeding operations and to supervise the work of the
Stock Inspectors, who I am glad to see have been posted to five districts for
work connected with the Bacteriological Survey.
Remarks.
347. With the sanction of the Government of India, Veterinary Captain
Pease, Assistant to the Inspector-General, Civil Veterinary Department, was
an examiner on all the boards held at the various colleges and schools. The
system of having one officer to examine at all the schools is one that cannot
be too strongly advocated, as he is then able to bring to notice any points that
can be improved on. Veterinary Captain Pease being a good linguist is exactly
the officer required for this duty.