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4. Motihari.—The Vice-Chairman of the District Board forwards a report
from the Veterinary Assistant, Monmohon Mitter, on the working of the dispen-
sary, which is summarised below:—
The dispensary was started on the 1st November 1900. During the five months, 58
patients (24 indoor and 34 outdoor) were treated at the dispensary, the results of which will
be found in Table L (a). Besides these, the Veterinary Assistant treated 53 animals in seven
villages, of which 39 were cured, 4 were relieved, and 10 died (Table N). Ten operations
were performed. The receipts of the dispensarry were Rs. 1,056-10-1 and the expenditure
the same (Table O). The Veterinary Assistant reports that owing to the awkward position
of the dispensary he could not get a good many cases, but that he hopes to get a large number
of cases if the institution be removed to or near the town.
I inspected this dispensary in November. It is situate in an out-of-the-
way place, and many persons do not know of its existence. It consists of
two very small rooms, which will suffice for the present. The stables offer
accommodation for a fair number of animals. No books are kept. The instru-
ments are sufficient.
5. Patna.—The Vice-Chairman of the Patna Municipality forwards a
report from the Veterinary Assistant, Sourendra Nath Dutt, who had been in
charge of the dispensary this year.
The total number of in- and out-patients treated by the Veterinary Assist-
ant at the dispensary was 505 against 450 last year [Table L (a)]. Besides
the above, 501 animals were treated outside the dispensary, the results of
which are detailed in Table N. There had been no epidemic of any contagious
disease during the year in the district of Patna, except a doubtful case of
rinderpest.
The total receipts of the dispensary were Rs. 1,044-8, and there was an
expenditure of Rs. 981, leaving a balance of Rs. 63-8 (Table O).
The shoeing forge established in Patna by private enterprise in July 1899
was closed, as very few animals were brought to be shod. The Veterinary
Assistant suggests that, to ensure the permanent footing of a forge, it should be
amalgamated with the dispensary and placed under the supervision of the
Veterinary Assistant. I am unable to get a farrier.
The dispensary was inspected by the Assistant Superintendent and by
me. Some of the instruments were not properly kept and cleaned. The
instruments and appliances were not shown in the monthly return, and no
entries had been made in the cash book since July 1899.
6. Sitamarhi.—The Sub divisional Officer reports that 18 indoor and 589
outdoor patients were treated by the Veterinary Assistant, Ram Lal Bhattachar-
jee, at the dispensary, the results of which are given in Table L (a). The
Veterinary Assistant visited 11 villages, where he treated 157 animals, of
which 149 were cured, 3 were relieved, and 5 died (Table N). The total
number of animals treated by the Veterinary Assistant at the dispensary and in
the mufassal was 764 against 332 last year, which shows a considerable increase.
Table O shows that Rs. 1,764-7-8 were the total receipts against an expen-
diture of Rs. 1,582-0-2, showing a balance of Rs. 182-7-6. The system of fees
brought in very little, though there was a slight increase over those of the
preceding year.
No nalbund has yet been engaged.
A new bullock shed has been attached to the dispensary.
I inspected this dispensary in November. New forms should be adopted
in keeping the books.
7. Dumraon.—The Manager of the Dumraon Estate reports that the
dispensary is managed by a Committee, which held six meetings during the year
under his Chairmanship. The permanent Veterinary Assistant, Satya Charun
Mukerjee, being on leave, the work was conducted by his substitute, Sarat
Chandra Ghosh, throughout the year.
The total number of in- and out-patients treated at the hospital was 574
(112 in-patients and 462 out-patients) against 497 (99 in-patients and 398 out-
patients) treated last year [Table L (a) ]. The hospital is entirely supported by
the Raj at an estimated annual cost of Rs. 907, in addition to the cost of
buildings and repairs. During the year under report, Rs. 1,079-4-6 were the
total receipts against an expenditure of Rs. 907-7, showing a balance of
Rs. 171-13-6 (Table O).