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year. To this number, 15 new bulls were added during
the year, making a total of 73 against which 11 casualties
were recorded. There were thus 62 bulls left at the close of the
year. Details as to their distribution according to ranges are
shown in the table.
66. Castration of scrub bulls.—The most striking feature of
the year is the vigorous propaganda work carried on by the staff
to improve the condition of cattle by castrating scrub balls and
bull calves by the Burdizzo method. The amount of work done
in this direction can very well be judged from the fact that
33,220 castrations were performed in addition to 447 done by
the ordinary method or a total of 33,667 against 7,931 in 1927-28.
Of these, the largest number 15,307 were done in North Bihar,
14,769 in Central and 3,591 in Orissa Range. The figures for
the Orissa Range should have shown better improvement but
considering that the people are, as a rule, very conservative, the
number cannot be called unsatisfactory. It is hoped that with
the increase of staff and by persistent, efforts, the opposition
which was met with in some parts of this range will soon be
overcome. Though the cattle work may have been taken away,
the Civil Veterinary Department is still doing perhaps the most
important part towards improving the herds by the elimination
of scrub bulls which undoubtedly is one of the chief causes of
lowering the standards of the various breeds.
The figures shown above are already shown in tables IV
and V.
TABLE IX.
CATTLE FARMS.
67. Patna Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm.—The Patna
farm completed about 2 years of its existence on the 31st March
1929, During the year under review the work on it under all
heads was conducted on a more satisfactory basis in spite of great
dearth of staff.
6S. Though the term of the temporary appointment of
Mr. A. H. Spearman was extended until further orders, it was
also considered necessary to retain the post of temporary live-
stock inspector which was filled by Babu N. N. Ghose. The
question of appointment of an Indian Manager for the farm as
Mr. Spearman's successor came up for consideration and it was
decided to depute Babu N. N. Ghose for one year's training at
Bangalore, Anand and Karnal with a view to his qualifying for
the appointment as Manager. Babu N. N. Ghose accordingly
joined at Bangalore on 23rd September last. The agricultural
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overseer whose services were lent by the Director of Agricul-
ture was re-called with effect from the 10th September 1928.
This post remained vacant during the rest of the year as no
qualified candidate would join on a fixed pay of Rs. 60 per
mensem. A progressive scale of pay on Us. 60—5—150 has since
been sanctioned for the post of farm overseer.
69. In the absence of the livestock inspector as well as the
farm overseer for a greater part of the year, it was found impos-
sible for the Manager to carry on singlehanded. To give partial
relief, the services of a staff veterinary assistant surgeon were
placed at his disposal. This officer discharged the duties of cattle
overseer and also carried out his professional duties. Considering
the number of animals on the farm, an officer of this class is
considered absolutely essential.
70. On the 1st April 1928, the staff consisted of one
European Manager, one temporary livestock inspector, one staff
veterinary assistant surgeon, one agricultural overseer, one clerk,
one milk-writer and store-keeper, one machineman, one sirdar,
two chaukidars, two office peons and the contingent menials.
To meet some practical difficulties, this staff was revised. A new
post of Ford lorry driver on Rs. 20 per mensem was created while
the four posts of irrigation coolies were abolished. The designa-
tion of the oil engine driver was changed to oil engine and
tractor driver, his pay being raised from Rs. 25 to Rs. 35 per
mensem. The posts of two servants were converted into two
additional chaukidars. The post of Ford lorry driver could not
be filled during the year.
7J. On the 1st April 1928, the herd consisted of 105 desi
cows, 51 Tharparkar cows, 101 desi calves (male 49, female 52),
4-5 Tharparkar calves (male 21, female 24), 9 cross-bred calves
(5 male, 4 female), 6 Tharparkar bulls, 43 draught
bullocks
and 1 pony, or a total of 361 animals. During the year 23
desi cows with 23 calves were purchased and 98 calves (desi 8,
Tharparkar 34 and cross-bred 56) were born during the year
bringing the total number to 505. Out of these, 1 cow and
24 young stock died ; 1 Tharparkar cow and 1 draught
bullock were sent to Pinjrapole and 16 rejected animals were sold,
leaving the total strength at 462 animals at the end of the year.
The health of the stock was, on the whole, satisfactory though
there was an outbreak of black-quarter and another of foot and
mouth disease. Eighty-five animals were protected against
rinderpest by the " serum simultaneous '' method of inocula-
tion.
The average number of cows in milk during the year was
92 while the total milk yield was 218,374 lbs. or an average of
STUD BULLS (THAPAKUR).
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6.01 lbs. per cow per day. Of the total quantity, 203,100 lbs.
was sold, 2,848 was separated for cream and the balance was fed
to the calves. The income from the sale of milk and cream
amounted to Its. 21,139-6-9.
72. The total area of land cultivated by the farm agency
was 259 acres in addition to which 142 bighas were leased out
at a rental of Rs. 1,923-8-0. Crops such as maize, juar, meth,
gram, oats, khesari and mustard were grown and a total output
of 23,013 maunds valued at Rs. 17,034 was obtained during
the year. The figure includes 10,632 maunds of silage.
73. No spring crops could be sown as the canal authorities
were unable to supply sufficient water for irrigation. The
irrigation department will be again addressed on the subject.
74. The construction of the following additional buildings
was completed during the year :—
Bhoosa shed, silo pits, workshop and implement sheds,
three sets of staff quarters, sweepers' and chaukidars' quarters.
The Public Health Department also completed the drainage
system.
75. The erection of the dairy plant was completed, and it
was brought into use on the 4th March 1929, the account with
the Indian General Trading Company, Ltd. Bombay, for
their original contract being settled within the year.
76. The total revenue of the farm was Rs. 27,988-9-9 as
follows :—
Sale of milk, cream and butter
„ „ animals ...
„ „ farm manure ...
Sale and rent of trees ...
Rent of land ...
Miscellaneous sales
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Total ...
Rs.
21,139
1,261
338
3,154
1,923
171
27,988
a.
6
0
8
8
8
11
9
p.
9
0
0
0
0
0
9
To this, should be added the value of the crops, Rs. 17,034
as shown above.
The details of the total expenditure which amounted to
Rs. 62,264-10-0 are shown in table IX.
77. An audit of the farm account was held during the year
and the suggestions of the local auditor are being carried out.
TABLES X, XI AND XII.
(Blank.)
TABLES XIII AND XIV.
CATTLE FAIRS AND SHOWS.
78. All the fairs and shows were attended by the staff, and
of these, Sitamarhi, Sonepur, Khagra, Madhuban, Bettiah,
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Motipur, Dharamganj and Singheswarthau were visited by
Special Officer, Mr. Malik. I also visited the Sonepur fair.
79. Forty-nine thousand and twenty-four cattle were booked
to different places from stations under the Sonepur and Sama3ti-
pur districts of the Bengal and North-Western Railway as
compared with 52,182 in the year 1927-28.
80. Particulars of the important horse and cattle fairs and
shows are given in the tables.
PROVINCIAL ESTABLISHMENT.
81. There was no change in the personnel of this establish-
ment except for a period of 2 1 / 2 months when Rai Sahib P. N,
Das proceeded on leave and 1st grade veterinary inspector,
Babu J. L. Bose offciated as Assistant Director in charge of
the Orissa Range. The special pay of Rs. 30 per mensem which
the Rai Sahib was drawing was raised to Rs. 100 per mensem with
effect from 18th September 1928. The post of Assistant
Director, North Bihar Range remained vacant as before.
TABLE VII.
SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
82. The number of inspectors employed on the permanent
staff was 13 as in the previous year. In addition, there were two
inspectors appointed temporarily, under the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Act, one new post being created as an
experimental measure for one year by the Bihar and Orissa
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The post
was filled by touring veterinary assistant surgeon, Maulavi A. U.
Ahmad with effect from 16th March 1929.
83. The temporary post of livestock inspector held by
Babu N. N. Ghose was extended until further orders, the
officer being deputed in the same capacity for one year for
training at the Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and
Dairying, Bangalore, Central Creamery Institute, Anand and the
Imperial Cattle Breeding Farm, Karnal. First grade inspector,
Babu J. L. Bose was granted leave on medical ground for seven
months with effect from the 23rd January 1929. In the chain
of vacancies caused by the absence of these two officers,
inspectors, Babu D. N. Mukharji acted as 1st grade inspector for
sometime and then reverted to his substantive post on Rs. 130
per mensem. Veterinary assistant surgeon, Babu M. S. Mohan
Raj who acted as inspector in the last vacancy throughout the
year was transferred from Chaibassa to Cuttack, Babu J. L.
Bose of the latter circle being posted to Chaibassa. Inspector,
Babu D. C. Guha was transferred from North Bihar to the
Patna circle vice Babu S. R. Bagchi to North Bihar.
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84. On 1st April 1928, the number of veterinary assistant
surgeons employed in districts including the assistant under the
Bettiah Raj was 123. Thirteen Bibar and Orissa graduates
joined the department making the number 136 Out of these,
one was appointed officiating inspector, one temporary inspector
under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, one temporary
assistant to the laboratory assistant, one was on deputation to
Angul khedda, two resigned, one was removed and one died,
leaving 128 veterinary assistant surgeons actually employed in
districts at the end of the year.
85. Staff veterinary assistant, Babu P. Kalidoss reverted to
a post of reserve veterinary assistant surgeon and the vacancy
was filled by reserve veterinary assistant surgeon, Babu
P. Gartia.
86. Nine posts in the subordinate staff remained vacant for
want of Bihar and Orissa graduates.
87. The following table shows the distribution of the subordi-
nate staff range by range :—
Range.
North-Bihar ...
Central ...
Orissa ...
Total ...
Veterinary
Inspectors.
4
8*
3
15*
Staff
veterinary
assistant
surgeons.
2
2
2
6
Laboratory
assistants.
1
2
1
4
Reserve
veterinary
assistant
Burgeons.
...
1
...
1
Veterinary assistant
surgeons employed in
districts.
Hospital.
14
8
6
28
Touring.
29
43
28
100
* Includes two inspectors under the Cruelty to Animals Act.
88. The following officers are commended for good work :—
NORTH BIHAR RANGE.
Veterinary inspectors.—Babu D. C. Guha (since transferred
to the Central Range) and A. K. Ghose.
Hospital assistant surgeons.—Babu B. C. Lal, Hajipur and
Babu B. Mitter, Bettiah Raj.
Touring assistant surgeons.—Maulavi M. A. Rahim, Muzif-
farpur, Babu S. D. Singh, Bettiah, Babu R. C. Chaudhury,
Araria, Maulavi M. Kafi1, Supaul and Maulavi M. Naimuddin,
Phulpras.
CENTRAL RANGE.
Veterinary inspectors—Babu
P. C. Bhattacharji and
Maulavi S. I. H. Akbari.
Hospital assistant surgeons.—Babu G. K. Sinha, Bankipur,
Babu N. D. Singh, Gaya.
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Touring assistant surgeons.—-Maulavi A. U. Ahmad, Dina-
pur, (appointed Cruelty Inspector), Maulavi M. H., Khan„ Sher-
ghati, Babu J. K. Singh, Tikari, Babu D. Prashad, Pakaur,
Babu S. N. Sinha, Bhabua and Babu B. K. Mukharji,
Sahebganj.
ORISSA RANGE.
Veterinary inspector.—-Babu J. L Bose.
Hospital assistant, surgeons.—Maulavi M. H. Khan, Purulia,
Babu N. C. Hoy, Jamshedpur, Babu G. Giri, Purr.
Touring assistant surgeons.—Bahus Y. K. Viswanathan,
Phulbani, G. S. Dehuri, Chaibassa, P. Das Banki, R. N. Mitter,
Katraa, G. B. Patnaik, Khurda and J. Mahanti, Jajpur.
LABORATORIES.
89. During the year 8,738 specimens including blood smears,
pus, fæces, urine, skin scrapings, etc, were received and examined
in the three range laboratories against 8,215 in 1927-28 which
shows an increase of over 500 specimens. In addition, 159
pathological specimens of tumours, internal and external parasites
and other materials were also examined in the laboratories and
many of them preserved for the college museum.
90. The following table shows the number of slides received
and diseases diagnosed in each range :—
Range.
North Bihar ...
Central ...
Orissa ...
Total
...
Number of slides examined.
2,869
3,651
2,218
8,738
Anthrax.
...
18
7
25
Hæmorhagic septicemia.
21
55
23
99
Black quarter.
17
13
...
30
Trypanosomiasis.
4
12
15
31*
Piroplasmosis.
...
11
6
16
Fowl cholera.
3
6
12
21
Mange.
6
...
2
7
Stiangies.
13
6
...
19
Thielariasis.
1
14
56
71
Filariasis.
1
...
2
3
Tuberculosis.
...
...
...
...
Spirochoctosis.
...
...
...
...
Internal parasites.
58
266
60
374
Coccidiosis.
7
44
20
80
Albuminuria.
...
...
1
1
Actinomycosis.
...
1
...
1
Johne's disease.
....
1
...
1
Anæmia.
...
104
...
104
Strongylosis.
...
60
...
60
Miscellaneous.
55
35
22
112
Total.
185
636
234
1055
*Includes l0 cases of Equine Surra.'
Compared with the figures of the previous year there has
been an increase of 100 instances in which diseases were actually
diagnosed.
91. In North Bihar Range special treatment of Bovine
Surra with Arseneous Acid, Ankylostomiasis in the dog with
Tetraform, Barsatti by intravenous injections of Iodine and
strongylosis in cattle with gasoline and copper sulphate solution
were adopted with successful results in each case. Besides, 37
cases of foot and mouth disease were also treated with Lugol
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solution and 216 cases of hæmorrhagic septicaemia with
camphor and Pot. Parmanganate successfully by the district
staff in this range.
92. In the Central Range, three cases of equine surra were
treated by the Laboratory Assistant with intrathecal and intra-
venous injection of " Bayer 205 ". The same treatment was
also adopted in one case in North Bihar and another in Orissa
Range. In all these cases, the results achieved were satisfactory.
93. Twenty-two cases of rinderpest including some at the
Cuttack Agricultural Farm were treated and completely cured
by Iodine injections.
TABLE XIV (A).
EXPENDITURE.
94. The expenditure on the department amounted to
Rs. 7,14,114-13-0 as compared with Rs. 6,36,597-11-11 in 1927-28
the increase of Rs. 27,517-1-1 being chiefly contributed by
the heads " Subordinate Eestablishment (Local)", " Hospitals
and Dispensaries " (both Provincial and Local) and " Fairs and
Shows" (Local). There was a decrease of Rs. 14,695 under
" Superintendence" (Provincial) due to a lower rate of pay and
less travelling allowance drawn by the present Director. The
decrease under " Veterinary Instruction" is due to a fixed
amount of contribution per student now charged by Bengal
Government. Of the total amount, a sum of Rs. 3,64,965
was spent by Government and Rs . 3,49,149-130 by local
bodies as compared with Rs. 3,68,220 and Rs. 3,18,377-11-11
respectively in the preceding year.
Compared with the total provincial revenues, the expendi-
ture incurred by Government during the year amounts
approximately to "63 per cent.
The figures shown under
"Provincial" and "Local'' were collected from the statements
furnished respectively by the Accountant-General and the local
bodies concerned. Details are shown in the table.
95. Up till now the report has shown the figures for expen-
diture only, but strictly speaking since the farm has been
started, this cannot be called merely a spending department.
As a matter of fact, the revenue from the farm alone amounted
to Rs. 27,988-9-9 while against the total expenditure of
Rs. 3,64,965 under "Provincial" a sum of Rs. 1,05,057 was
credited to Government. It includes recoveries from the local
bodies on account of pay and allowances of the veterinary
assistant surgeons.
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
96. Reporting of cases under the " Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals Act" was conducted on a regular basis though
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there was a decrease in the total number of eases sent up for
trial. During the year 1,014 cases were sent up in the three
ranges and out of these, 918 cases ended in conviction.
97. The inspector under the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act employed under the Patna City Municipality had
400 cases prosecuted out of which 359 resulted in convictions
while 41 cases were pending trial at the close of the year
compared with 573,473 and 91 cases respectively in 1927-28
The fall in the number is attributed, to abatement of the crime
in consequence of the regular prosecution maintained. A sum
of Rs. 3,190 was realized as fees and credited to the municipal
fund. The inspector also examined 560 hackney carriage and
ekka ponies for licenses.
98. The most important event under this head was the
inauguration of the Bihar and Orissa Society for the preven-
tion of cruelty to animals under the patronage of His Excel-
lency the Governor Sir Hugh Stephenson, k.c.s.i., k.c.i.e.
and Lady Stephenson. A munificent donation of Rs. 5,000
was received from the late Maharajah of Darbhanga and also
other donations from notable persons. It came into existence
in August 1928 with Mrs. Ansorge as its first honorary
secretary and myself as honorary treasurer. The Society has
now got an inspector of its own, a veterinary assistant surgeon
appointed under the Act for one year for the present. It
contemplates opening up branches at convenient centres as soon
as funds will permit. With the formation of such societies and
joint efforts made by the departmental staff it is hoped that
much of the cruel treatment to which the animals have hitherto
been subjected will disappear.
ROYAL COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURE.
99. The much expected report of the Royal Commission
on Agriculture was issued during the year. Its main recom-
mendations so far as they relate to this department are confined
to (1) instruction, (2) control of livestock disease, (3) increase
of staff and (4) raising the status of the department. As regards
control of livestock improvement, the Commission agreed that
the work should be left generally to the Agriculture Department.
The recommendations have since been considered by Govern-
ment in detail and effect will be given in each case as funds
become available.
GENERAL REMARKS.
100. The work of the department as the figures indicate has
developed considerably in all its aspects and it would have done
more had it been privileged with more officers in the superior as
well as inferior cadre. As regards the former, the department
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was managed throughout the year with only one Indian Veteri-
nary Service officer in place of the three in 1926-27 and two in
1927-28. The officiating Director's time was spent mostly at
headquarters disposing of urgent and important files frequently
received from Government, inspecting the cattle farm and
watching the construction and fitting up of the various sections
of the veterinary college. I may mention here that these two
schemes which involved an approximate non-recurring expendi-
ture of over Rs. 10,00,000 have been carried out under the
personal supervision of the Director.
101. Shortage of the subordinate staff was keenly felt
especially in Orissa where extensive outbreaks occurred but
extra staff could not be drafted. It is apparent that the depart-
ment is working at top pressure but the pressure cannot be
maintained unless the subordinate staff is strengthened consider-
ably.
102. The silo operation in Orissa though it made consider-
able progress in the preceding years could not proceed further
owing to the outbreaks that prevailed. The Assistant Director
incharge of the range submitted a detailed report on silage.
103. The khedda held in Angul during the year proved
abortive and it is reported that on account of the changed condi-
tion of the forest the future of this operation in /Vngul is not
very hopeful.
104. The increase of work in the head office continued
unabated and Government after due consideration of the proposal
was pleased to sanction the post of a Superintendent and also
a dealing assistant but at the same time abolished the post of the
former head assistant. Effect to this revision was given from 1st
October 1928. Consequent upon the re-arrangement of work for
the Central Range, though some of the abnormal pressure on
the head office has diminished, the work is still very heavy.
The clerical staff at the Head and Range offices worked
extremely well and special mention is made of Babu D. Roy
Chowdhury, the Superintendent, who worked indefatigably
throughout a record year of work.
P. B. RILEY, MAJOR, I.V.S.,
Offg. Director, Givil Veterinary Department
and
Veterinary Advisor to the Government of
Bihar and Orissa.
TABLE II
Showing number of deaths from contagious diseases amongst animals during the year 1928-29.
Profince.
(Bihar and Orissa.)
1
NORTH BIHAR RANGE.
1. Saran ... ...
2. Champaran ... ...
3. Mnzaffarpur ... ...
4. Darbhanga ... ...
5. Monghyr. ... ...
(Begusarai and Khagaria).
6. Bhagalpur
(Supaul and Madhipura).
7. Purnea ... ...
Total ...
Eqnines.
Glanders.
2
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Anthrax.
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Surra.
4
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
1
Dourine.
Other conta-
gious diseases.
5
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
6
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Total.
7
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
1
Bovines
Rinderpest.
8
3
203
7
52
104
29
26
424
Foot-and-mouth
disease.
9
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
Hæmorrhagic
Septicæmia.
Black-quarter.
10
11
506
383
659
534
41
302
460
8,881
138
51
383
104
9
...
...
686
Anthrax.
12
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other contagi-
ous diseases.
13
...
...
1
...
...
...
...
1
Total.
14
648
637
1,050
690
154
331
482
3,992
Others
Rabies in dogs
16
...
3
11
7
...
...
4
25
Anthrax
in
16
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Fowl Cholera.
17
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Variola.
18
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other conta-
gious
dise-
ases.
19
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Total.
20
...
3
11
7
...
...
4
25
Remar
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Province.
(Bihar and Orissa.)
1
CENTRAL RANGE.
1. Patna ... ...
3.Gaya ... ...
3. Shahabad ....
4. Monghyr ... ...
(Except Begosarai and
Khagaria).
6. Bhagalpur ... ...
(Except Supaul and
Madhipura).
6. Santal Ferganas ...
7. Hazaribagh ... ...
P. Palamau ... ...
Total ...
Equines.
Gindars.
2
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
Anthrax.
3
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
Surra.
4
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
...
1
Dourine.
5
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other conta-
gious disease.
6
3
...
...
...
2
...
...
...
6
Total.
7
4
...
...
2
...
1
...
6
Borises.
Rinderpest.
8
139
796
178
287
92
874
326
1,855
4,647
Foot-and-mouth
disuse.
9
12
24
...
...
...
...
2
24
63
Hæmorrhagic
.-epticæmis.
10
2,056
1,168
336
106
551
494
78
109
4,968
Black-quarter.
11
6*
...
21
...
23
...
...
2
62
Anthrax.
12
...
76
...
17
13
1
6
19
131
Other contn-
gious diseacese.
13
1
116
18
1
71
....
1
66
274
Total.
14
2,214
2,179
553
411
750
1,369
413
2,166
(a)
10,054
Others.
Babies in dogs.
15
7
...
...
1
1
2
14*
1
26
Anthrax
in
shop.
16
...
243
...
...
...
...
...
...
243
Fowl Cholor',
17
...
...
...
...
18
...
...
...
18
Variola.
18
...
...
...
...
...
...
6
...
5
Other conta-
gious
dise-
ases.
19
...
...
...
...
2
...
...
...
2
Total.
20
7
243
...
1
21
2
10
1
294
Remarks
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* Among cattle of
the Patua Farm.
12 in bovines-.