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Annual Reports.
Annual Administration Reports of the Bom-
bay Veterinary College and the Civil
Veterinary Department in the Bombay
Presidency, including Sind, and of the
Glanders and Farcy Department in
Bombay for 1918-19.
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution No. 377.
Bombay Castle, 6th February 1920.
Letter from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency,
No. 2231 dated 1st July 1919.
Letter from the Principal, Bombay Veterinary College, No. 1774, dated 7th July 1919.
Letter from the Principal, Bombay Veterinary College, No. 117-L., dated 7th July 1919.
Memorandum from the Commissioner in Sind No. 855 dated 22nd September 1919.
RESOLUTION.—Recorded. The principal change in the year was the ap-
pointment of a special officer for cattle breeding under the Agricultural De-
partment. Proposals for the reorganisation of the whole service have been
submitted and are under consideration.
The inadequacy of existing esta-
blishments is fully recognised and development has been further checked by
the enhanced cost of construction. The Presidency has lost the services of
Lieutenant-Colonel Walker, O.B.E., C.I.E., on his transfer to the Lahore
Veterinary College and the Governor in Council desires to place on record
his sense of this officer's sound administration and valuable advice on all
veterinary matters.
L Rev 273
2
2. The necessity of improving the village reporting system is again
emphasised and the Governor in Council expects that all district officers will
co-operate closely with the officers of the department in their endeavours to
enforce responsibility for early intimation of all outbreaks of disease.
H. F. KNIGHT,
Under Secretary to Government.
G. R. No. 377, R. D., dated 6th February 1920.
To
*The Commissioner in Sind and the Com-
missioners of Divisions.
*All Collectors, including the Deputy Com-
missioner, Upper Sind Frontier,
*The Director of Agriculture,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency,
*The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary De-
partment, Sind, Baluchistán and Raj¬
putana,
*The Principal, Bombay Veterinary Col-
lege,
*The Sanitary Commissioner for the Gov-
ernment of Bombay,
†The Municipal Commissioner for the City
of Bombay,
†The Agricultural Adviser to the Govern-
ment of India,
†The Secretary to the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals,
†Lt -Col. G. K. Walker, O.B.E., C.I.E.,
†The Government of India,
†The Under Secretary of State for India.
*With copies of the Report.
†By letter.
No.
of 1920.
Copy forwarded for information and guidance to
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT
OF THE
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE
AND
CIVIL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT
IN THE
BOMBAY PRESIDENCY
(INCLUDING SIND)
YEAR 1919-20
BOMBAY
PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS
1920
[Price—6 Annas.]
OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF INDIAN
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S. K. LAHIRI & Co., Calcutta.
R. CAMBRAY & Co., Calcutta.
THACKER & Co., Limited, Bombay.
SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERNMENT PRINTING, BOMBAY, Poona.
D. B. TARAPOREVALA, SONS & Co., Bombay.
GOPAL NARAYEN & 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.
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THE PROPRIETOR OF THE NEW KITABKHANA, Poona.
KARSANDAS NARANDAS & SONS, Surat.
N. M. TRIPATHI & Co., Booksellers, etc., Bombay.
MUNSHI SEETA RAM, Managing Proprietors, Indian Army Book Depot,
Tuhi, Cawnpore.
MANGALDAS HARKISONDAS, Bookseller, etc., Surat.
CONTENTS.
LIST OF ANNUAL REPORTS.
Annual Report of the Bombay Veterinary College … ...
„ „ Glanders and Farcy Department … ...
„ „ Civil Veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency ...
„ „ „ „ Sind, with the review
by the Commissioner in Sind … ...
PAGES.
1— 8
9—11
13—28
29—41
N 25a
No. 636 of 1920.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE,
Parel, 7th June 1920.
From
M. H. SOWERBY, ESQ., I.C.V.D.,
Acting Principal, Bombay Veterinary College ;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit herewith the Thirty-fourth Annual Administra-
tion Report of the Bombay Veterinary College.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
M. H. SOWERBY, I.C.V.D.,
Acting Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
N 25—1
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12. The Laboratory.—During the year under report 795 specimens were
examined in the College Laboratory. The following table shows the nature of
the specimens and the results :—
Serial
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name of specimen.
Anthrax ...
Bacillary Necrosis ...
Black Quarter ...
Epizootic Lymphan-
gitis.
Fowl cholera ...
Hæmorrhagic Septi-
cæmia.
Johne's Disease …
Pathological
speci-
men and Parasites.
No.
examined.
20
3
4
61
10
107
6
9
Positive.
5
...
1
38
4
48
2
7
Negative.
15
3
3
23
6
59
4
2
Serial
No.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Name of specimen.
Piroplasmosis Equi ...
Piroplasmosis Bovis ...
(Piropla smosis) Canis...
Spirochactosis gallina¬
rum.
Strangles …
Surra ...
Miscellaneous …
Total ...
No.
examined.
20
52
38
9
18
384
54
795
Positive.
...
...
1
2
9
130
4
251
Negative.
20
52
37
7
9
254
50
544
13. Employment of Graduates.—Of the 21 graduates who passed out in.
1919, nine are in the service of Government or local bodies, six in the service of
Native States, one in private practice and five are unemployed. Of the
33 students who graduated in 1918, 22 are in the service of Government or local
bodies, nine in the service of Native States and two are unemployed. Of the
17 students who graduated in 1917, 10 are in the service of Government or
local bodies, five in the service of Native States and two have died. Thus out of
a total of 71 graduates who passed out of the College in the last three years, 41
are in the service of Government or local bodies, 20 are in Native States service,
one is in private practice, seven are unemployed and two have died.
14. Training of Dressers.—The course for dressers was not held as no
men were sent by Military authorities during the year under report.
15. The College Buildings.—Special repairs to the students' quarters
were carried out during the year under report in addition to the ordinary
repairs.
16. Extra Duties.—The Principal continued to serve as Deputy Assistant
Director, Veterinary Services (Embarkation), Bombay, in addition to his civil
duties until 31st December 1919 from which date he was released from Military
duty. Mr. Miranda, the 2nd Assistant Professor who had worked in subordinate
veterinary charge of the Embarkation Veterinary Hospital also ceased to perform
his duties from that date and the stabling used for the Embarkation Veterinary
Hospital itself was handed back to the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital
authorities, being no longer required. The Principal visited the Calcutta
Veterinary College in October to consult Colonel Smith in connection with the
establishment of a new Government Veterinary Hospital in Bombay.
Mr. Hewlett desires again to record his appreciation of the way in which all
officers of the College have performed their duties during the year under report
which has been one of considerable stress owing to the continual ill-health of
various members of the College staff.
M. H. SOWERBY, I.C.V.D.,
Ag. Principal, Bombay Veterinary College,
N 25—2
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APPENDIX A.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Results of Professional Examinations, 1919-20.
Examinations.
First Professional … … …
Second
„ … … …
Third
„ … … …
Total ...
First class,
i.e., who
obtained
2/3rd of the
maximum
marks.
10
9
3
22
Pass.
12
12
18
42
Total Candidates.
Examined.
34
29
28
91
Passed.
22
21
21
64
Percentage
of Passes.
64.71
72.41
75.00
70.33
APPENDIX B.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Return showing changes in the number of Students in 1919-20.
Class.
Class C … …
Class B ... ...
Class A … …
Total ...
Number of
Students on
1st April
1919.
32
28
44
104
Withdrawn.
Number of
Students
left the
College.
23
2
16
41
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
......
21
22
43
Entries.
New
entries.
......
1
......
1
Number of
Students
transferred
from the
lower to the
higher class.
21
22
......
43
Number of
Students on
31st March
1920.
30
28
6
64
Remarks.
Re-admit
ted in this
class
in
January
1920.
APPENDIX C.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Return showing the number and nationality of Students on the Rolls at the end of the
official year 1919-20.
Caste.
Paying.
Native States,
Local Bodies
and Munici-
palities.
Government
Scholars.
Total.
Remarks.
Class C.
Brahmins ... ...
Marathas ... ...
Rajput ... ...
Lingayat ... ...
Other Hindus ... ...
Native Christians … ...
Mahomedans ... ...
Total ...
6
1
2
4
1
3
17
3
......
2
......
3
......
2
10
1
......
......
1*
......
1
......
3
10
1
2
3
7
2
5
30
Also a
Lingayat
Education Associa-
tion Scholar.
Class B.
Brahmins ... ...
Marathas ... ...
Sikh ... ...
Other Hindus ... ...
Mahomedans ... ...
Parsis ... ...
Total ...
3
1
......
2
2
1
9
7
1
1
......
1
......
10
4
......
......
2
3
.......
9
14
2
1
4
6
1
28
7
APPENDIX C—concluded.
Caste.
Paying.
Native States,
Local Bodies
and Munici-
palities.
Government
Scholars.
Total.
Remarks.
Class A.
Brahmins … …
Mahomedans … …
Total ...
Grand Total ...
3
3
6
32
......
......
......
20
......
......
......
12
3
3
6
64
APPENDIX D.
Financial Statement of the Bombay Veterinary College 1919-20.
Budget Sanction.
Heads.
Teaching Staff … …
Establishment (including Allow-
ances).
Contingent Expenditure ...
Scholarships ... ...
Chemicals. Instruments. Appli¬
ances and Museum requirements.
Examiners' Fees … …
House-rent Allowance ... …
Books and Periodicals ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and
Establishment.
Furniture … …
Buildings and Repairs ... ...
Honorarium to two
Assistant
Veterinary Officers.
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... …
Conveyance Allowance to Assistant
Professor of Anatomy:
Riding Fees ... ...
Excursion Charges ... ...
Non-pensionable menials ...
Supply of Medicines … …
Grain Compensation Allowance ...
Total ...
1918-19.
Rs.
43,624
5,642
5,159
7,032
683
650
2,664
674
800
364
6,366
900
280
180
500
a.
0
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
0
......
780
4,500
306
81,104
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1919-20.
Rs.
43,320
6,809
5,159
6,742
683
650
2,712
674
800
364
2,894
900
280
180
500
a.
0
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
0
......
780
4,500
0
0
0
0
......
77,947 0 0
Actual Expenditure.
Heads.
Teaching Staff ... ...
Establishment (including
Allow-
ance).
Contingent Expenditure ... ...
Scholarships ... ...
Chemicals.
Instruments,
Appli-
ances and Museum requirements.
Examiners' Fees … …
House-rent Allowance … …
Books and Periodicals ... ...
Travelling Allowance to Officers and
Establishment.
Furniture ... ...
Buildings and Repairs ... ...
Honorarium
to two
Assistant
Veterinary Officers.
Rents, Rates and Taxes ... …
Conveyance Allownce to Assistant
Professor of Anatomy.
Riding Fees … …
Excursion Charges ... ...
Non-pensionable menials ... …
Supply of Medicines … …
Grain Compensation Allowance ...
Total …
1918-19.
Rs.
43,547
6,449
3,858
5,309
233
840
1,451
411
938
98
6,440
900
279
165
336
55
869
5,542
125
78,852
a.
0
11
10
12
0
0
9
6
14
5
3
0
10
6
0
8
15
5
5
12
p.
9
3
8
9
6
0
8
0
0
0
3
0
0
11
0
0
8
3
2
10
1919-20.
Rs.
41,913
6,987
3,638
6,495
510
262
396
531
999
899
2,893
1,572
279
170
336
202
1,116
6,067
6
75,280
a.
6
5
13
11
4
0
14
10
12
6
10
7
10
0
0
15
12
7
0
5
p.
0
6
10
10
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
5
8
0
0
1
Statement of Receipts on account of the College credited to Government.
Heads.
Municipal Contribution ... ... ... ... ...
Fees from Students … … … ... ...
Rent from Students' quarters ... … … ... ...
Sale-proceeds of unserviceable articles … … … ... ...
Medicine charges recovered from the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital ...
Halacore and water charges recovered from Resident Officers …...
Fines from Students ... ... ... ... ... ...
Total ...
1918-19.
Rs.
2,500
4,650
2,106
a.
0
0
0
p.
0
0
0
......
4,517
72
0
13,846
12
0
8
4
4
0
0
4
1919-20.
Rs.
2,500
3,690
1,926
154
5,950
70
3
14,294
a.
0
0
0
8
9
8
0
9
p.
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
8
APPENDIX E.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Showing the main Results of the Veterinary Colleges and Schools during the year
ending 31st March 1920.
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College.
Name of course
of instruction if more
than one course followed.
2
No.
...
Number of Students.
Admitted
during the
year.
Scholarship-holders.
3
No.
24
Others.
4
No.
12
Passed Final Examination during
the year.
5
No.
21
Failed to pass Final Examination.
6
No.
7
Remaining
under
instruction
at the end of
year.
In ordinary course.
7
No.
41
Instruction prolonged
by reason of failure to
pass.
8
No.
34
Students admit-
ted during the
year classed by
educational
qualifications.
Matriculated
and
higher Qualifications.
9
No.
17
Knowing some English
but not Matriculated.
10
No.
19
Knowing no English.
11
No.
...
Receipts.
From fees.
12
Rs.
3,690
Fr om other sources.
13
Rs.
10,604
a.
9
p.
3
Tot al .
14
Rs.
14,294
a.
9
p.
3
Veterinary Colleges and
Schools.
1
Bombay Veterinary College.
Expenditure.
Salaries of instructing St af f .
15
Rs.
41,913
a.
6
p.
0
Ot her expenses.
16
Rs.
33,366
a.
15
p.
1
Tot al .
17
Rs.
75,280
a.
5
p.
1
Employment of students who
passed out during the three
years preceding.
Total number passed.
18
No.
71
In service of Government or
Local Bodies.
19
No.
41
In service of other bodies or
institutions.
20
No.
20
In private practice.
21
No.
1
Number unemployment.
22
No.
7
Remarks.
23
* 2 died.
Information in columns 3 to 11 inclusive refers to the collegiate year, i.e.. January to December 1919 (vide letter
No. 1844—196-M., dated 15th August 1908, from the Inspector-General, Civil Veterinary Department).
9
No. 202-L. of 1920.
BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE :
Parel, 7th June 1920.
From
M. H. SOWERBY, ESQ., I.C.V.D.,
Ag. Principal, Bombay Veterinary College;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit the Annual Administration Report of the
Glanders and Farcy Department for the year 1919-20 dealing with equine
diseases scheduled under the Glanders and Farcy Act within the Town and
Island of Bombay, Bandra Municipality and Bombay Harbour. Mr. K. Hewlett
was in charge of the Department up to the 10th January 1920 when he proceed-
ed on leave and Mr. M. H. Sowerby took over charge.
2. Glanders.—This disease subsided to a great extent during the year under
report. There were only 4 cases detected during the current year, 3 of which
were clinical and 1 non-clinical as against 7 cases (5 clinical, 2 non-clinical) in
1918-19 and 91 (32 clinical, 59 non-clinical) in 1917-18. Of the 4 cases of
glanders 1 belonged to a private individual, 2 to owners of carriages plying for
hire and 1 was a horse abandoned in the streets. By caste they were 1 Arab
and 3 country breds.
3. Epizootic Lymphangitis.—There were 4 cases of this disease during
the year under report as against 3 last year and 10 in the preceding year. All
the cases belonged to owners of carriages plying for hire. By caste these
animals were 1 Arab and 3 country-breds. In all cases diagnosis was made or
confirmed by microscopical examination of the pus.
4. Surra.—There were 9 cases of this disease during the year under
report as against 3 last year and 11 in the preceding year. Of. these cases 8
belonged to private individuals and 1 to the owner of a carriage plying for hire.
By caste these animals were 1 Australian, 3 Arabs and 5 country-breds.
5. Importation of Horses.—During the year under report 5,141 horses
2,684 mules and 43 donkeys were imported into Bombay as against 7,968
horses, 501 mules and 35 donkeys last year and 7,716 horses, 255 mules and 40
donkeys in the preceding year.
6. The following table shows the number of horses, mules and donkeys
imported into Bombay from various ports :—
Name of Ports.
Australian Ports … … … ... ...
American Ports … … … ... ...
English Ports … … … ... ...
Mediterranean Sea Ports ... … … ... ...
Egyptian Ports … … ... ...
Red Sea Ports … … … ... ...
Persian Gulf Ports … … … ... ...
Indian Coast Ports … … … ... ...
Ceylon Ports … … … ... ...
Total ...
Horses.
444
......
329
72
863
....... 3,393
28
12
5,141
Mules.
......
......
......
893
......
...... 1,784
......
......
2,684
Donkeys.
......
34
......
......
......
1
8
......
......
43
N 25—3
10
Of those imported from the Persian Gulf Ports, 377 were animals for the
ordinary Bombay market, others noted above were imported in connection with
the movement of troops from the Gulf.
7. There was no consignment of Queensland horses.
8. I wish to record my appreciation of the good work done by Mr. D. F.
Dubash, G.B.V.C., the Chief Veterinary Inspector who has worked energetic-
ally throughout the year.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
M. H. SOWERBY, I. C. V. D.,
Ag. Principal, Bombay Veterinary College.
11
APPENDIX I.
Financial Statement of the Glanders and Farcy Department for the year 1919-20.
Budget Sanction Heads.
Inspecting Staff ... ...
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 ... ...
Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Plague Allowance ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1918-19.
Rs.
8,964
840
1,680
1,000
1,000
1,800
175
1,080
317
11
90
100
17,057
a.
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
1919-20.
Rs.
9,384
840
1,680
1,000
1,000
1,800
175
1,030
303
11
90
100
17,463
a.
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
Actual Expenditure Heads.
Inspecting Staff ... ...
Conveyance Allowance to Officers ...
Conveyance Allowance to Inspecting
Staff.
Cost of mallein ... ...
Compensation for horses destroyed
for glanders
Burning carcasses ... ...
Telephone charges ... ...
Contingent charges ... ...
Buildings and repairs ... ...
Rates and Taxes ... ...
Uniform to Inspectors ... ...
Plagne Allowance ... ...
Total ...
Amount.
1918-19.
Rs.
9,381
840
1,680
a.
0
0
0
p.
1
0
0
......
......
647
175
345
317
10
90
0
0
15
0
2
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
......
13,486 1 8
1919-20.
Rs.
9,669
840
1,651
a.
7
0
2
p.
11
0
1
......
180
1,225
175
586
308
10
90
0
0
0
13
7
2
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
......
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No. 2190 of 1920.
From
G. TAYLOR, ESQ., M.R.C.V.S., I.C.V.D.,
Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency, Poona;
To
THE UNDER SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Poona, 26th June 1920.
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 official year 1919-1920.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
G. TAYLOR,
Superintendent, C.V.D.,
Bombay Presidency.
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Funds were provided for the construction of buildings at Baramati and
Pandharpur but the work has not yet been taken in hand.
There are still 35 hospitals accommodated in temporary buildings of a
more or less unsuitable nature.
It is a matter for gratification that through the generosity of Messrs.
Dwarkadas Tribhovandas and Ranchhod Peraj, the executors of the late
Mr. Karsandas Premji of Dakore, in donating a sum of Rs. 10,000 towards the
funds of Dakore Veterinary Hospital a suitable building will be provided there.
Also Mr. Manekji Dhanjibhai Dhanbhura, who has already contributed largely to
the funds of the Bulsar Hospital, very generously gave an additional Rs. 1,136
to enable certain additions to be made.
III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
(1) Bovines.
23. The work in connection with all animal breeding except horse-breeding
having been handed over to the Agricultural Department under Government
Order, Financial Department, No. 4961, dated 8th August 1919, there is nothing
to record under this head.
(2) Equines.
(i) Horse and Pony stallions.
Table X.
24. At the beginning of the year 43 stallions, viz., 19 horses, and 24 ponies
were employed at Stud. One pony was received as a
gifts from Mr. Dara Cowasji of Poona and two ponies
were purchased. One horse and four ponies were cast, and sold, and one pony
died, leaving a balance of 38 at the end of the year.
25. A new stand was opened at Broach where one pony stallion is
posted.
With a view to opening new stands collections of mares were inspected at
Ankleshwar and Jambusar of Broach District but the number and quality
of the mares produced were not such as would justify the carrying out of the
proposals.
Table XI.
26. During the year 1,336 mares were covered against 1,272 in the
previous year. The average per stallion was 36.43
against 30.21 last year. This shows a satisfactory
recovery but the number is still a good deal below normal, the average for the
four years previous to 1918-19 being 44.32.
Table XII.
27. The average annual cost of maintenance of
the stallions amounted to Rs. 726 per head, against
Rs. 598 last year.
The increase is due partly to the higher wages that are being paid to syces
and to a general increase in the cost of grain and fodder.
(ii) Donkey stallions.
28. There is no mule-breeding carried on in the Presidency.
(3) Others.
29. There is nothing to report under this head.
(4) Fairs and Shows.
30. Owing to the scarcity of fodder no horse shows were held this year.
IV.—SUBORDINATE
ESTABLISHMENT.
Table VII.
31. The strength of the Subordinate establishment
at the close of the year was as follows:—
Veterinary Inspectors ... ...
Veterinary Assistants ... ...
5
86
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The Deputy Superintendent Mr. Buxy has worked very hard throughout
the year and has been of very great assistance. The clerical staff whose work
tends to increase have on the whole worked satisfactorily.
G. TAYLOR,
Superintendent, C. V. D.,
Bombay Presidency.