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chronic ulcers and sores, all of which give great trouble during the rains. The
trial was conducted by 4 different Officers all of whom report favorably of its
curative properties. Veterinary-Captain Gunn made an extensive trial of it on :—
Unhealthy sores having extensive ulcerous edges,
Bursatti sores,
Ordinary wounds,
and in reporting on its properties, states :—
Some of the cases had been under other forms of treatment for a considerable time, in two instances extending
to 3 months, without deriving any advantage, and these were cured in 23 and 24 days, respectively, after the applica-
tion of 'Cyona.'
I have therefore ordered that a small quantity should be kept in each
Pharmacy for the treatment of such cases.
654. A trial has also been made with a preparation named 'Chinosol,' which
is said to be an Antiseptic, Disinfectant, and Deodorant. It has been very highly
reported on, but requires a more extensive trial. I am of opinion that it will
prove of value in the treatment of cases of Bursatti which cause great
losses annually amongst the stallions, especially when the penis becomes affected.
I hope to be in a position to carry out more experiments with this antiseptic
during the rains.
655. During the year, the Superintendents, Civil Veterinary Department,
Baluchistan, and North Punjab, brought to my notice the fact that many horses
were permanently ruined through immensely large sheaths and that no treatment
seemed to be of any avail. They both attributed these cases to neglect, and to
accumulation of dirt on the penis. To obviate this, orders have been issued that
the penis of every horse is to be washed after each covering, and that twice a week
this is to be done with Carbolized Soap. The Veterinary Assistants are held respon-
sible to see this done whenever they visit a stand. Arrangements have been made
for the supply of this soap at 2 annas 9 pies per lb., and I trust that this small
outlay will be the means of saving many valuable horses.
Rules for
guidance of
Zilladars and
Salutris.
656. During the year under review, a concise code of rules for the guidance
of Zilladars and Salutris have been issued to the Punjab, North-Western Provinces,
and Baluchistan. They have been prepared in English for distribution to District
Officers, and in Urdu for the Subordinate Veterinary Establishment. Prior to issue
they were approved of by the Directors of Land Records and Agriculture, Punjab
and North-Western Provinces, which were mainly concerned. The rules which
were compiled by Veterinary-Captain Joslen from standing orders of the Depart-
ment, will supply a long felt want by acquainting the Zilladars and Salutris as to
their duties.
Advice to
breeders.
657. In my Administration Report of last year, I noted that certain rules for
the better treatment of mares at the time of covering had been approved, and were
printed on the back of each Covering Certificate.
658. During the year under review, similar instructions for the care of the
foal were carefully considered, and having been approved, they are now printed on
the back of all produce Certificates. As I gave last year the simple instructions
which were issued with the Covering Certificates, the following are those which
now are issued with each Certificate of produce. They are as follows :—
For the full growth and development of young animals, it is necessary they should have liberal diet and
freedom. By continuously keeping them tied up, crooked legs, turned out toes, cow hocks, inflammation and irregular
growth of feet and other deformities result. Although weaned at about six months of age, they should be given a
little nourishing food as soon as they begin to feed. If perfect freedom is allowed and good food given, the foals at
three years do more work, last longer and fetch more money than those not so treated.
If the feet grow irregularly, they should be levelled; if too long from want of exercise, they should be
shortened. From want of attention to the feet, the legs may become crooked which greatly reduces the animal's
value.
Colts should be castrated FREE OF COST by Veterinary Assistants. The operation is not dangerous; it
makes them more useful, quieter to handle, they keep better condition, can be stabled with mares, and fetch higher
prices. Colts should not be castrated before they are one year old, or until they are big and well enough to stand
the operation.
Animals should not be worked until they are at least three years old : if used before that age, their legs become
unsound, and they will not be bought by Remount Officers.
When possible, a well grown, well bred, shapely filly should be kept for breeding purposes, and old or common
mares, disposed of; a good mare costs no more to keep than a bad one, and will get stock of more value.