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however attended the Show and acted as one of the judges. The other was
held at Ahmedabad, a non-selected district, and is therefore under the supervision
of the Civil Veterinary Department.
68. The Ahmedabad Horse Show.—This was held from 19th to 23rd
February. It was a success and the stock shown were up to the standard of
former years. The number of entries was 887 against 464 last year and 540 in
1906 (the preceding show). The sum of Rs. 1,965 was distributed in prizes and
2 silver medals were awarded to the best mare and filly in the Show. Rao
Bahádur Krishnalal, the energetic Honourary Assistant Secretary, made all
arrangements for the show and a detailed report will be submitted in due course
by him.
(b).—Cattle Fairs and Shows.
69. This year again several cattle shows were held under the Agricultural
Associations in addition to the annual cattle shows at Mhasvad and Sholápur.
70. The following Cattle Shows were held:—(1) Mhasvad (Nagoba),
(IT) Sholápur, (III) Ahmednagar, (IV) Jalgaon, (V) Bárámati, (VI) Yeola,
(VII) Nevása, (VIII) Panvel, (IX) Viramgám, (X) Ahmedabad. Of these
Nogaba and Sholápur were organised by this department and the remainder
with the assistance of this Department.
71. In addition to the above, various fairs were attended with the object
of obtaining information concerning cattle, among these were Nirmal Fair, Mhasa
Fair, Jath Fair, Chinchli Fair, Shirpur Fair, Mhasvad (Ringwan) Fair, and
Devargudda Fair.
72. Detailed reports have been submitted on the Shows and space does
not permit of them being remarked on here, vide Table XIV.
IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT
73. The establishment sanctioned on 1st April 1909 consisted of 3 Inspect-
ors and 31 Veterinary Assistants, to be increased during this year and yearly
by 6 additional appointments until a cadre of 3 Inspectors and 64 Veterinary
Assistants is attained.
74. Of the 3 Inspectorships two were filled on the 1st April 1909 by
Messrs. J. K. Bhatt and J. D. Buxy for the Northernand Central Divisions,
respectively. The Inspectorship for the Southern Division remained vacant
throughout the year.
75. Of the 31 Veterinary Assistants sanctioned on 1st April only 29 were
appointed at the commencement of the year as Mr. Reuben of the Násik Veteri-
nary Dispeusary elected to remain under the old terms of service and the vacancy
caused by Mr. Bhatt's promotion to an Inspectorship could not be filled imme-
diately.
76. During the year 8 Veterinary Assistants were appointed to the Depart-
ment, two resigned and one man was seconded. There has been therefore an
increase of 5 Veterinary Assistants only.
77. The establishment at the end of the year consisted of 2 Veterinary
Inspectors, 34 Veterinary Assistants (and also 1 extra departmental Veterinary
Assistant at Násik) and was in consequence I Veterinary Inspector and 2
Veterinary Assistants below sanctioned strength.
78. It was not deemed advisable to fill the vacant Inspectorship until the
vacancy which would be caused among the Veterinary Assistants by a promotion
could be filled. It was not possible to fill vacancies among the Veterinary
Assistants as none was willing to enter the Department. This has already
been brought to the notice of Government. It was with great difficulty that
the 8 Veterinary Assistants appointed were obtained.
79. At the commencement of the year the following was the personnel of
the Department:—Inspectors J, K. Bhatt, J. D, Buxy. Veterinary Assist-