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year, an increase of 271. Of these 334 were equines, 343 bovines and 166
others. There were 88 in-patients and 755 out-patients. The Veterinary-
Graduate also treated 232 cases while on tour. He visited the Jacobabad and
Shikárpur Horse Shows. Treatment at this dispensary is free to all except persons
whose animals are sent to the dispensary under the Cruelty to Animals Act, who
are charged. The Veterinary Graduate performed five castrations. His work
has been satisfactory.
The cattle population within a radius of 5 miles is 17,855 and the number
of cattle treated is 343, giving a percentage of 1.92.
13. Shikárpur Dispensary.—Veterinary Graduate L. R. Vedh held charge
throughout the year. There were 1,633 cases treated of which 797 were equines,
663 bovines and 173 others, as against a total of 1,375 last year, of which 647
were equines, 446 bovines and 282 others. This shows an increase in the
number treated at the dispensary of 258. The number of equines also still
predominates. There were 102 in-patients and 1,631 out-patients. The
Veterinary Graduate castrated 11 horses as against 15 last year. He travelled
in the district in addition to doing his dispensary work and treated while on
tour 366 animals. He dealt with outbreaks of Foot and Mouth and Surra. His
work has been satisfactory. No fees are charged. The cattle population
within 5 miles is stated to be 6,000, the cattle treated 663, giving a percentage
of 11.05.
14. Jacobabad Dispensary.—Veterinary Graduate D. T. Wadhwani held
charge throughout the year. The number of animals treated at the dispensary
was 615 of which 355 were equines, 111 bovines and 149 others, as against a
total of 243 last year, of which 157 were equines, 55 bovines and 31 others.
The increase of 372 is satisfactory considering that the institution is but
recently started. The Veterinary Graduate attended outbreaks of Foot and
Mouth disease in Jacobabad, was deputed to cope with an outbreak of the
disease at Quetta, attended the Horse Show at Jacobabad and translated a leaflet
on Rinderpest into Sindhi at the request of the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary
Department. The Veterinary Graduate performed 3 castrations during the
year, the same as last year. The building of suitable accommodation for this
dispensary is under contemplation.
No fees are charged. The cattle population within a radius of 5 miles is
9,359, the cattle treated 111, giving a percentage of 1.18.
III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
15. There is no information to be recorded under sab-sections 1, 2 and 3
of this heading.
(4) Fairs and Shows.
Cattle Fairs.
16. A Cattle Show was started in connection with the Horse Show at Talhar
on the recommendation of the Superintendent after his tour in Hyderabad
District last year. The Show was held on January 21st and 22nd. The total
number of entries was 438. Out of the sum of Rs. 500 allotted by the District
Local Board, Rs. 439 were actually awarded as prizes and in addition to this
Rs. 60 was awarded by the Military Department as registration prizes. The
Show was a success and should be continued.
IV.—SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
17. There were 6 Veterinary Graduates employed in the Province during
the year under report and besides these there were 4 certificated Salutris
attached to dispensaries.
V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.
18. The figures shown in column 2 of Table XIV-A have been supplied by
the Comptroller, India Treasuries, and those in columns 3 and 4 by the Accountant
General, Bombay. They are subject to alterations when the accounts are finally
closed during August next.
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