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Patna Tramway and the removal of Jehandad Khan's stables have had a detri-
mental effect on the number of admissions of in-patients. A Committee has
been appointed to supervise the Veterinary Dispensary; it is said to take a
moderate interest in the Institution.
9. Gaya.—Veterinary Assistant J. J. Dass was transferred to Angul and
Veterinary Assistant K. C. Bose was placed in charge from 16th April 1904.
Various improvements have been made and the Veterinary Assistant has worked
well. Mr. Howard takes a keen interest in the dispensary and his suggestions
are always wise and helpful.
10. Larpur.—The dispensary is in the second year of its existence. It is
under the management of the Hathwa Raj. The institution is doing good
work, though in an unobtrusive way. Greater attention was paid during the
year to the peripatetic work of the Veterinary Assistant.
11. Burdwan.—Salutri N. D. Kapur held charge of the dispensary from
1st April 1904 to 11th May 1904, when he joined the Bengal Veterinary College
to complete the three-year course, and Veterinary Assistant S. C. Mitter was
placed in charge. The several Municipalities in the district contributed as
usual towards the maintenance of the dispensary and the annual Government
subsidy in aid of the institution was received. The remarks of the inspecting
officers regarding the dispensary were favourable.
12. Bogra.—The dispensary is temporarily accommodated in a corrugated
iron shed attached to the District Board's Office. A piece of land close to the
District Board compound has been selected for the dispensary building and is
to be acquired at an estimated cost of Rs. 2,129. Veterinary Assistant A. C.
Mukerjee was in charge throughout the year. He was on leave without pay
from 1st to 26th April 1903.
13. Muzaffarpur.—The dispensary has been placed under the manage-
ment of a Committee which takes considerable interest in the institution. A
sum of Rs. 330 was contributed by Government towards the pay and travelling
allowance of the Veterinary Assistant who performed both hospital and itinerant
duties. It is proposed to appoint an additional Veterinary Assistant for
itinerating work only. Veterinary Assistant K. K. Mitter has done good
work.
14. Cuttack.—The dispensary establishment remained the same as in the
year previous. The late Veterinary Assistant, B. B. Dutt, was in charge from the
beginning of the year to 4th July 1903, when he suddenly died of cholera;
and as no other Veterinary Assistant was available, the dispensary remained
closed till 28th August 1903, when the present Veterinary Assistant, S. N. Dutt,
took charge. There is no accommodation for in-patients, and the question of
erecting a stable and cow-shed for in-patients has not yet been decided. The
reports about Veterinary Assistant S. N. Dutt are on the whole good.
15. Dumraon.—The working of the dispensary continues to be satisfactory,
and the institution is much appreciated by the public. The inspecting officers
and other visitors speak highly of it. Veterinary Assistant S. C. Mookerjee
has been doing his work fairly well.
16. Suri.—The dispensary is maintained by the District Board with a
Government subsidy. The Veterinary Assistant's quarters have been put into
order. He is also in charge of the Suri Dairy.
17. Balasore.—The dispensary is maintained in a hired house with
quarters for the Veterinary Assistant. There was an increase of Rs. 325 in the
expenditure which was due to the construction of a new stable and purchase of
certain furniture for use of the dispensary. The institution is useful and bene-
ficial to the public. Veterinary Assistant K. N. Dey was in charge throughout
the year.
18. Lateria Serai.—The hospital was in charge of Veterinary Assistant
K. C. Maítra. The number of patients increased. There is a Managing
Committee, but it did not meet during the year, as was the case last year. The
public are beginning to appreciate the usefulness of the Hospital.
19. Tippera.—The dispensary was open from 1st April to 7th
June 1903. It was closed throughout the remaining period of the year, as
no suitable Veterinary Assistant was found to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Veterinary Assistant H. K. Roy. A sum of Rs. 397 was
spent by the District Board on account of the construction of quarters for
the Veterinary Assistant.