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OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF INDIAN OFFICIAL
PUBLICATIONS.
IN ENGLAND.
CONSTABLE & Co., 10, Orange Street, Leicester Square, W. C., London.
GRINDLAY & Co., 54, Parliament Street, S. W., London.
HENRY S. KING & Co., 65, Cornhill, E. C., London.
P. S. KING & SON, 2 & 4, Great Smith Street, Westminster, S. W., London.
KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & Co., Ltd., 68-74, Carter Lane, E. C, and 39, New Oxford
Street, London, W. C.
B. QUARITCH, 11, Grafton Street, New Bond Street, W., London.
W. THACKER & Co., 2, Creed Lane, London, E. C.
LUZAC & Co., 46, Great Russel Street, London, W. C.
B. H. BLACKWELL, 50 & 51, Broad Street, Oxford.
DEIGHTON BELL & Co., Limited, Cambridge.
T. FISHER UNWIN, Limited, 1, Adelphi Terrace, London, W. C.
ON THE CONTINENT.
ERNEST LEROUX, 28, Rue Bonaparte, Paris.
MARTINUS NIJHOFF, The Hague.
IN INDIA.
HIGGINBOTHAM & Co., Madras.
V. KALYANARAMA IYER & Co., Madras.
P. R. RAMA IYER & Co., Madras.
THACKER, SPINK & Co., Calcutta.
W. NEWMAN & Co., Calcutta.
S. K. LAHIRI & Co., Calcutta.
R. CAMBRAY & Co., Calcutta.
THACKER & Co., Limited, Bombay.
SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERNMENT PRINTING AND STATIONERY, Poona.
D. B. TARAPOREVALA SONS & Co., Bombay.
GOPAL NARAYAN & Co., Booksellers, etc., Bombay.
Mrs. RADHABAI ATMARAM SAGOON, Bookseller, etc., Bombay.
RAMCHANDRA GOVIND & SON, Booksellers, etc., Bombay.
BOMBAY TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY, Bombay.
N. B. MATHUR, N. K. H. PRESS, Allahabad.
MANAGER, NYAYASHRAYA PRESS, Poona.
RAMA KRISHNA & SONS, Lahore.
SUNDAR PANDURANG (RAMNATH SUNDAR, the Successor), Bombay.
THE PROPRIETOR, NEW KITABKHANA, Poona.
KARSANDAS NARANDAS & SONS, Surat.
N. M. TRIPATHI & Co., Booksellers, etc., Bombay.
MUNSHI SEETARAM, Managing Proprietors, Indian Army Book Depot, Tuhi, Cawnpore.
MANGALDAS HARKISANDAS, Bookseller, etc., Surat.
KING & Co., Bombay.
MANAGER, SHRI SHANKAR KARNATAKA PUSTAKA BHANDARA.*
*For the sale of official Kanarese publications in the Belgaum, Dharwar. Bijapur and Kanera districts.
Annual Reports.
Annual Administration Reports
of the Bombay Veterinary
College,
the Bombay City
and
Harbour
Veterinary
Department and the
Civil
Veterinary
Department
in
the Bombay Presidency
in-
cluding Sind for
the year
1921-22.
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
Revenue Department.
Resolution No. P/52.
Secretariat, Fort, Bombay.
Dated the 8th August 1922.
Letter
from the
Principal,
Bombay Veterinary
College, No. 645 dated 13th May 1922.
Letter from
the Principal,
Bombay Veterinary
College, No. 169/L dated 13th May 1922.
Letter
from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department, Sind and Rajputana, No. 1235/G. IV-3 dated
14th June 1922.
Memorandum from the Commissioner in Sind No. V.-45
dated 27th June 1922.
Letter from the Superintendent, Civil
Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency, No. 3772 dated 28th June
1922.
RESOLUTION.—An unsatisfactory feature of the year
is the widespread prevalence of contagious
disease
among cattle and the heavy decrease in the number of
inoculations
as
compared with the previous
year.
Government desire that every effort
should be made to
popularise and extend inoculation work.
By order of the Government of Bombay
(Transferred Departments),
A. R. DALAL,
Deputy Secretary to Government.
To
* The Commissioner in Sind,
* The Commissioners of Divisions,
* All Collectors, including the Deputy Commissioner,
Upper Sind Frontier,
* The Director of Agriculture,
* With copies of the Reports.
M1. Rev. 465
(P. T. O.
2
* The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency,
* The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department,
Sind and Rajputana,
* The Principal, Bombay Veterinary College,
* The Director of Public Health, Bombay,
+ The Municipal Commissioner for the City of Bombay,
+ The Agricultural Adviser to the Government
of
India,
+ The Secretary to the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals,
+ The Government of India,
+ The High Commissioner for India.
* With copies of the Reports.
+ By letter.
M1. Rev. 465
No.
of 1922.
Copy forwarded for information and guidance to
No. 645 of 1922.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE :
Parel, 13th May 1922.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQ., O.B.E., I.C.V.D.,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit herewith the thirty-sixth Annual Administra-
tion Report of the Bombay Veterinary College.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT, I.C.V.D.,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
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following table shows the nature of disease suspected and the results of
examinations:—
Nature of disease suspected.
Anthrax ... ...
Black Quarter ... ...
Epizootic Lymphangitis ... ...
Fowl Cholera ... ...
Hæmorrahagic Septicæmia ... ...
Johne's disease ... ...
Piroplasmosis Bovis ... ...
Piroplasmosis Canis ... ...
Piroplasmosis Equi ... ...
Spirochetosis gallinnarum
... ... ...
Strangles ... ...
Surra ... ...
Miscellaneous ... ...
Total ...
Number examined.
83
3
17
11
113
7
32
31
4
9
9
323
56
698
Positive.
20
.....
7
6
3
......
.....
1
1
1
7
109
6
161
Negative.
63
3
10
5
110
7
32
30
3
8
2
214
50
537
18. Employment of Graduates.—Of the 19 Graduates who passed out in
1921 eleven are in the service of Government or Local Bodies, seven in the
service of Native States and one is unemployed. Of the 21 students who gra-
duated in 1920, 13 are in the service of Government or Local Bodies, seven
are in the service of Native States and one died. Of the 21 students who
graduated in 1919, 14 are in the service of Government or Local Bodies, and
7 are in the service of Native States. Thus out of the total of 61 graduates who
passed out of the College in the last three years 38 are in the service of Govern-
ment or Local Bodies, 21 are in the service of Native States, 1 is unemployed
and one died.
19. The College Buildings.—The ordinary current repairs were carried
out to the college buildings during the year and a part of the compound wall
which fell during the rains has been temporarily repaired with corrugated iron
fencing.
20. Extra Duties.—Mr. Hewlett was deputed at the request of the
Government of India to attend the Board appointed to select youths as State
Veterinary Scholars to study Veterinary Science in England. He visited Delhi
for this purpose on July 15th. Mr. Hewlett was also deputed to serve on the
Committee appointed to draw up an advanced syllabus and curriculum for
Veterinary Education in India. He attended this Committee in Bombay from
8th February to 10th February. Mr. Hewlett was also deputed to attend the
Board of Agriculture at Pusa in February and to serve as President of the
Board of Examiners at the Madras Veterinary College in March.
21. General Remarks.—The Principal desires to record his appreciation
of the way in which all officers of the College have performed their duties during
the year under report.
K. HEWLETT, I.C.V.D.,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
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APPENDIX A.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Results of Professional Examinations, 1921-22.
Examinations.
First Professional ... ...
Second
„ ... ... ...
Third
„ ... ... ...
Total ...
First class,
i.e., who
obtained
2/3rds of the
maximum
marks.
8
.......
2
10
Pass.
14
7
17
38
Total Candidates.
Examined.
30
8
27
65
Passed.
22
7
19
48
Percentage
of Passes.
73.33
87.50
70.37
73.85
APPENDIX B.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Return showing changes in the number of Students in 1921-22.
Class.
Class C
Class B
...
...
Class A
Total ...
Number of
Students on
1st April
1921.
25
8
29
62
Withdrawn.
Number of
Students
left the
College.
19
.......
6
25
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
.......
7
22
29
Entries.
New
entries.
1*
1
28
30
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
7
22
.......
29
Number of
Students on
31st March
1922.
14
24
29
67
Remarks.
* Re-admit-
ted
in
August
1921.
APPENDIX C.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Return showing the number and nationality of Students on the Rolls at the end of the
official year 1921-22.
Caste.
Paying.
Native States,
Local Bodies
and Muni-
cipalities.
Government
Scholars.
Total.
Remarks.
Class C.
Brahmins
Marathas ... ...
Rajput ... ...
Other Hindus
Mahomedans ... ...
Parsi ... ...
Total ...
3
1
.......
1
1
1
7
1
......
1
......
2
......
4
2
......
......
......
1
......
3
6
1
1
1
4
1
14
Class B.
Brahmins ... ...
Marathas ... ...
Rajput ... ...
Other Hindus ... ...
Mahomedans ... ...
Native Christians
Singhalese
Total ...
4
.......
1
......
......
2
1
8
5
1
......
3
1
......
......
10
2
......
......
2
2
......
......
6
11
1
1
5
3
2
1
24
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APPENDIX E.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Showing the main Results of the Veterinary Colleges and Schools during the year
ending 31st March 1922.
Veterinary Collagen and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College.
Name of course of instruction if more
than one course followed.
2
...
Number of Students.
Admitted
during the
year.
Soholarship-holders.
3
No.
18
Others.
4
No.
12
Passed Final Examination during
the year.
5
No.
19
Failed to pass Final Examination.
6
No.
8
Remaining
under
instruction
at the end of
the year.
In ordinary course.
7
No.
28
Instruction prolonged
by reason of failure to
pass.
8
No.
10
Students admit-
ted during the
year classed by
educational
qualifications.
Matriculated
and
higher qualifications.
9
No.
8
Knowing some English
but not Matriculated.
10
No.
22
Knowing no English.
11
No.
...
Receipts.
From foes.
12
Rs.
3,180
From other sources.
13
Rs.
9,652
a.
4
p.
4
Total.
14
Rs.
13,032
a.
4
p.
1
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College.
Expenditure.
Salaries of instructing Staff.
15
Rs.
69,194
a.
15
p.
10
Other expenses.
16
Rs.
41,801
a.
5
p.
0
Total.
17
Rs.
1,10,996
a.
4
p.
10
Employment of students who
passed out during the three
years preceding.
Total number passed.
18
No.
61
In service of Government or
Local Bodies.
19
No.
38
In service of other bodies or
institution.
20
No.
21
In private practice.
21
No.
...
Number unemployed.
22
No.
1
Remarks.
23
* One died.
* Information in columns 3 to 11 iuclusive refers to the collegiate year, i.e., January to December 1921 (vide letter
No. 1344—196-M., dated 15th August 1908, from the Inspector-General, Civil Veterinary Department)
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No. 169-L. of 1922.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE :
Parel, 13th May 1922.
From
K. HEWLETT, ESQUIRE, O.B.E., I.C.V.D.,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College and
Government Veterinary Officer, Bombay City and
Harbour Veterinary Department;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the Annual Administration Report of the
Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department for the year 1921-22 dealing
with Equine diseases scheduled under the Glanders and Farcy Act within the
Town and Island of Bombay, Bandra Municipality and Bombay Harbour.
2. I held charge throughout the year under report. Mr. Sowerby,
Assistant Government Veterinary Officer for the Bombay City and Harbour,
was on eight months' combined leave with effect from 1st May 1921. He
resumed his charge on 1st January 1922.
3. Khan Saheb Dhakmarwala acted as Assistant Government Veterinary
Officer during Mr. Sowerby's absence.
4. Mr. D. F. Dubash, Deputy Superintendent, Bombay City and Harbour
Veterinary Department, who was on one month's privilege leave from 7th March
1921, resumed his duty on 6th April 1921.
5. The Live Stock Importation Act came into force from 24th February
1922.
6. The work of inspecting cattle intended for export from the Port of
Bombay has fallen on the staff of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary
Department.
7. During the year 92 horses were destroyed under the Act as under:—
(i) Glanders,—There were 56 cases detected during the current year
34 of which were clinical and 22 non-clinical as against 10 (8 clinical
and 2 non-clinical) in 1920-21 and 4 (3 clinical and 1 non-clinical)
in 1919-20. Of the 56 cases of Glanders 10 belonged to Arab dealers,
15 to private individuals and 26 to owners of carriages plying for hire
and 5 were ownerless. By caste they were 6 Walers, 30 Arabs and
20 country breds.
(ii) Epizootic Lymphangitis.—There were 5 cases of this disease in this
year as against 1 in last year and 4 in the preceding year. Of these
cases 1 belonged to private individual and 4 to owners of carriages
plying for hire. Of these 1 was Waler, 2 were Arabs and 2 country
breds.
(iii) Surra.—There were 31 cases during the year under report as against
8 cases last year and 9 in the preceding year. Of these cases
16 belonged to private individuals and 14 to owners of carriages plying
for hire and one was ownerless. Of these 6 were Walers, 15 were
Arabs and 10 were country breds.
8. Importation of Horses.—During the year under report 3,069 horses,
1 mule, 3 donkeys and 1 zebra were imported into Bombay as against 4,622
horses, 69 mules, 2 donkeys and 5 zebras last year and 5,141 horses, 2,684 mules
and 43 donkeys in the preceding year.
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9. The following table shows the number of horses, mules, donkeys and
zebras imported into Bombay from various ports:—
Name of Ports.
Australian Ports ... ... ...
English Ports ... ...
Mediterranean Ports ... ... ...
Egyptian Ports ... ... ...
Persian Gulf Ports ... ... ...
Indian Coast Ports ... ... ...
Ceylon Ports ... ... ...
African Ports ... ... ...
Total ...
Horses.
1,091
244
2
190
1,476
46
14
6
3,069
Mules.
......
......
......
1
......
......
......
......
1
Donkeys.
......
......
......
......
3
......
......
......
3
Zebras.
......
......
......
......
......
......
......
1
1
11. Of those imported from the Persian Gulf Ports 311 were animals for
the ordinary Bombay markets, others noted above were imported in connection
with the movement of troops from the Gulf.
12. There were five consignments of Queensland, horses during the year
under report.
13. Buildings.—A new Lazaretto is under construction in place of the
present one at Sewree which is to be taken over by the Improvement Trust.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
K. HEWLETT, I.C.V.D.,
Principal, Bombay Veterinary College,
and
Government Veterinary Officer, Bombay City and
Harbour Veterinary Department.
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APPENDIX I.
Financial Statement of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department
for the year 1921-22.
Budget Sanction Heads.
Duty allowance to officers ...
Establishment ... ...
Conveyance Allowance to Officers...
Conveyance Allowance to Inspect-
ing Staff.
Grant for mallein ... ...
Compensation for horses destroyed
for glanders.
Grant for burning carcasses ...
Telephone charges ... ...
Contingent charges ... ...
Building and repairs ... ...
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Plague Allowance ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1920-21.
Rs.
3,000
22,190
640
4,260
1,000
1,000
1,800
575
1,789
159
611
225
100
37,549
a.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1921-22.
Rs. a. p.
......
18,600 0 0
......
4,260
1,000
1,000
1,600
575
1,514
90,351
761
430
100
1,20,391
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Actual Expenditure Heads.
Duty allowance to officers
Establishment ... ...
Conveyance Allowance to Officers ...
Conveyance Allowance to Inspecting
Staff.
Cost of mallein ... ...
Compensation for horses dostroyed
for glanders.
Burning ourcasses ... ...
Telephone charges ... ...
Contingent charges ... ...
Building and repairs
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Plague Allowance ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1920-21.
Rs.
8,465
13,855
70
2,865
a.
2
10
0
8
p.
8
4
0
11
......
260 0 0
......
175
3,335
143
37
400
0
2
10
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
.......
24,607 2 1
1921-22.
Rs.
a. p.
......
18,647 12 6
......
3,655
375
2,625
2,182
175
607
90,352
315
400
2
0
0
8
0
13
6 1
10
0
7
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
0
.......
1,19,336 5 4
No. 3772 of 1922.
From
E. S. FARBROTHER, ESQ., M.R.C.V.S., I.C.V.D.,
Offg. Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency, Poona;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Poona, 28th June 1922.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit for the consideration of His Excellency the
Governor in Council the Annual Administration Report of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency, for the year 1921-22.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
E. S. FARBROTHER,
Offg. Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency
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proposals for furnishing statistical information have been newly introduced
which tend to secure more accuracy and promptitude.
During the year 2,243 outbreaks were attended by Veterinary Assistants
and 259 by Veterinary Inspectors as against 1,871 and 318 outbreaks
respectively last year.
Equine contagious disease.
5. Seventy cases of glanders were reported of which 56 occurred in
Bombay City and 16 in Poona. Included in the latter figure are two cases
which showed all the symptoms of glanders, but which died before the
Mallein test could be carried out. This was the first appearance of the
disease in Poona.
Surra was the cause of 102 deaths, against the same number in the
previous year. Bombay City, Thana and West Khandesh were chiefly
affected.
Other diseases include 4 cases of Epizootic Lymphangitis of which 3 were
reported from Bombay and one from Poona, and one case of strangles from
Ahmednagar.
Bovine contagious disease.
6. Rinderpest was reported from all the districts except Belgaum and
Bijapur. Deaths from this disease amounted to 10,593 against 5,910 in the
previous year. This disease again showed a tendency to confine itself to the
Northern and Central divisions, Thana, Poona and Kolaba districts were the
most heavily infected, these three districts alone being responsible for more
than half the total mortality.
7. Foot and mouth disease was prevalent in all the districts except
Panch Mahals and accounted for 233 deaths out of 59,686 animals reported to
have been attacked. This is the first time that this disease has been so wide
spread in the Presidency. In the Dharwar division alone 27,624 animals were
affected and the staff deserve great credit for the manner in which they
combatted the disease. It is interesting to note that in spite of the wide
spread infection the percentage of deaths was only 0.3 as compared with 1.6 in
the previous year.
8. Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia was reported from all the districts except
East Khandesh and Bombay City. The total mortality recorded was 2,469
against 545 last year.
9. Black-quarter was reported from 4 districts and accounted for
222 deaths as compared with 80 last year. As usual the greatest number of
deaths was reported from the Ahmednagar District.
10. Anthrax was reported from 14 districts and accounted for 1,096 deaths
against 404 last year. It was specially virulent in the coastal districts. Of
the 148 outbreaks attended, only 18 were confirmed.
Contagious diseases in other animals.
11. One outbreak of Anthrax in sheep and goats was reported from
Ahmednagar district.
Pleuro-pneumonia in sheep and goats was reported from Ahmedabad
district and further investigation in this direction will be taken up soon.
Foot and mouth disease in sheep and goats was reported from Bijapur,
Kanara and Kolaba districts.
Parasitic diseases in sheep and goats have also been reported.
Variola in sheep and goats was reported from 3 districts.
Fifty-eight cases of rabies in dogs were dealt with by the Veterinary staff
as against 48 cases last year and 24 brains were sent to the Bacteriological
Laboratories for examination.
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throughout and is ascribed to the prevalence of " Foot and Mouth " and other
contagious diseases to an enormous extent and also to the increasing popularity
of these institutions.
21. The work of construction of permanent buildings progresses very
slowly. A dispensary and in-patient shed at Sakri were built with the help of
funds collected by the people, and the District Local Board, Kolaba, has con-
structed the dispensary at Alibag. The buildings at Baramati have been
taken in hand during the year and are nearing completion. Funds have been
provided by the District Local Board to complete the buildings at Sirsi.
The question of removing the Malwan Veterinary Dispensary to a more
suitable centre, which was under consideration last year, has yet to be decided.
The Veterinary dispensary at Sirur Taluka, Poona District, which was
conducted on itinerating lines was subsequently made stationary with its
headquarters at Talegaon Dhamdhere.
III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
(1) Bovines.
22. Nil.
(2) Equines.
(i) Horse and Pony stallions.
Table X.
23. At the beginning of the year 38 stallions. viz., 17 horses and
21 ponies, were employed at stud. Two horses and
one pony were cast and sold during the year as they
were found unfit for stud purposes. There remained 35 stallions at the end
of the year.
Table XI.
24. During the year 1,315 mares were covered against 1,491 in the
previous year. The decrease in the total number of
coverings was due to fodder famine and the reduction
in the number of stallions. The average per stallion was 35.54 against 39.47
last year.
Table XII.
25. The average annual cost of maintenance of the stallions amounted
to Rs. 780 per head against Rs. 772 last year. The
slight increase is partly due to the higher wages that
are being paid to syces and partly to a general increase in the cost of grain
and fodder.
(ii) Donkey stallions.
26. There is no mule breeding carried on in the Presidency.
(3) Others.
27. There is nothing to report under this head.
(4) Fairs and Shows.
28. Owing to unfavourable conditions of the past few years no horse
shows were held during the year under report.
IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
Table VII.
29. The strength of the subordinate establishment at the close of the
year was as follows:—
Veterinary Inspectors ... ... ...
Veterinary Assistants ... ... ...
5
98
Last year the number of Veterinary Assistants was 89 of which 1 resigned and
2 died and 12 new Veterinary Assistants were appointed during the year,
making a total of 98.
As usual the whole staff has worked very satisfactorily during the year.
The work is increasing and as the number of men is limited a great burden
is thrown on the staff which has been carried out by them cheerfully.
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V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.
Table XIV-A.
30. The expenditure of the department is shown in Table XIV-A from.
information furnished by the Accountant General.
VI.—GENERAL REMARKS.
31. The work in the hospitals has been well maintained.
The outstanding features of the year are the wide spread outbreak of foot
and mouth disease and the increase in the number of deaths from all other
contagious diseases among cattle. Foot and mouth disease has never been so wide
spread in this Presidency and it was with the greatest difficulty that the staff: was
able to deal with it, especially in the Dharwar Division and they deserve great
credit. The number of deaths reported from Rinderpest is nearly double that
of last year and Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia claimed nearly five times the
number of victims. It is very regrettable that inoculation work has had such
a set-back during the year and it is probable that this is the cause of the large
number of deaths from contagious diseases.
Khan Saheb Buxy, Deputy Superintendent, has worked with his usual
zeal and energy and has been of great assistance to the Superintendent.
Mr. Maniar, Veterinary Inspector, Ahmedabad Division, while acting as Deputy
Superintendent worked to the entire satisfaction of Khan Saheb Buxy. The
clerical staff has also worked well. The loss of two able members, Mr. Dange
and Mr. Tamboli, from influenza is very much regretted by all.
At the request of the Agricultural Adviser to the Government of India, the
following programme of work is included in the Annual Report.
The energies of the Department will be directed towards the practical
application of modern scientific methods of treatment of disease, both curative
and prophylactic.
Investigations will be undertaken regarding the extent to which Tuber-
culosis and Johne's disease prevails in the Presidency.
Horse Breeding.—The usual horse breeding operations will be carried
out.
E. S. FARBROTHER,
Offg. Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency.