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Nari bulls to improve the plough cattle of the district. The bulls have been
located with zamindars who have undertaken to feed them.
(3) Others.
46. Six Tigris ewes and two rams were imported from Basra for breeding
purposes as an experimental measure ; but it is regretted they did not thrive at
the Landhi Agricultural Farm where they suffered from parasitic gastritis. At
the close of the year 45 ewes, 2 rams and 4 lambs remained alive.
(4) Fairs and Shows.
See Table XIV.
47. With effect from the year under report a scheme has been started,
with the approval of the Commissioner in Sind, to
contribute Rs. 100 in cash and two silver medals from
Provincial revenues towards each cattle show held by any District Local Board
in Sind.
Cattle shows were held at Mirpur Khas in the Thar and Parkar district,
at Ghotki in the Sukkur district and at Sujawal in the Karachi district.
The Mirpur Khas show was held in January 1918 when 98 animals were
exhibited. Rs. 196 and two silver medals were awarded in prizes from
Provincial and Local funds.
The Ghotki show was held in January 1918 when 456 head of cattle were
exhibited. Rs. 197 and two silver medals were awarded in prizes from
Provincial and Local funds.
The Sujawal show was held in February 1918 when 93 animals were
exhibited. Rs. 196 were awarded in prizes from Provincial and Local funds.
Special prizes were presented by Mr. J. L. Rieu, I.C.S., and some zamindars of
the Shahbandar division.
IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
See Table VII.
48. At the beginning of the year the subordinate staff consisted of 15
Veterinary Assistants, viz., 14 in charge of dispensaries
and a reserve man. One Veterinary Assistant resigned
during the year and two newly passed out graduates of the Bombay Veterinary
College were appointed in the cadre. These latter were holders of veterinary
scholarships from Sind. At the close of the year the subordinate staff
comprised of 16 Veterinary Assistants, viz., 14 in charge of veterinary dispensaries
and two reserve men. Of these, 2 are paid by District Local Boards and 14
are Government servants. All Veterinary Assistants have displayed zeal and
energy in the performance of their duties. The work done by the following men
is specially commendable :—
(1) Mr. C. S. G. Haji, Karachi, who treated the largest number of animals
and remitted Rs. 5,886 in the form of dispensary fees and shoeing
forge charges.
(2) Mr. A. G. Kaka, Sujawal, who performed over 2,000 inoculations against
rinderpest and hæmorrhagic septicæmia.
(3) Mr. Asudamal B. Idanani, Hyderabad, (4) Mr. L. K. Vedh, Shikarpur,
(5) Mr. Ahmed J. Ansari, Jacobabad, and (6) Mr. Abdul Majid,
Larkana, who worked zealously in the face of plague raging in their
headquarter towns.
V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.
See Table XIV A.
49. The total expenditure from Provincial revenues and Local fund
during the year under report amounted to Rs. 83,422-8-7
as compared with Rs. 72,732-13-9 expended
during the year 1916-17. The figures shown under the head " Provincial" have
been supplied by the Accountant General while those under the head " Local"
have been furnished by the District authorities.
VI.—GENERAL REMARKS.
50. The professional work in Sind and Baluchistan is increasing from year
to year and it is impossible for one Superintendent to adequately supervise
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