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(3) Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries.
7. There were six Veterinary Dispensaries open at the end of the year. Of
these five, namely, Karachi, Hyderabad, Nausháhro, Lárkána and Shikárpur may
be described as Veterinary Hospitals as there is accommodation for in-door pati-
ents. The new dispensary building at Nausháhro is nearing completion and the
establishment of a dispensary at Sukkur is under contemplation.
8. The following is a review of the work done in each dispensary during
the year. For purposes of comparison the cattle population within a radius of
five miles of each dispensary is shown and the relation which the number of
cattle treated bears to it is worked out as a percentage with the object of show-
ing to what extent the institutions are being utilised by cattle owners. It is also
noted in the review of each dispensary whether treatment is entirely free or if
fees are levied.
9. Karáchi Dispensary.—Veterinary Graduate S. G. Haji held charge.
The total number of cases treated at the dispensary was 4,520 (590 in-patients
and 3,930 out-patients) and on tour 607, making a total of 5,127 as against
4,131 last year, an increase of 996. Of the total treated at the dispensary
1,391 were equines, 1,767 were bovines and 1,362 others. Veterinary Graduate
Haji dealt with an outbreak of Glanders, attended outbreaks of disease, visited 7
villages and treated 607 cases while on tour. He treated the animals of Vacci-
nation Department, the Karachi Police and the Municipality. He performed 7
castrations as against 2 last year.
There is a shoeing forge in connection with the dispensary and 1,386 horses
were shod as against 1,112 last year. The forge is run at a profit and this year
shows a balance of Rs. 805-14-6 as against Rs. 360-8-1 last year.
Veterinary Graduate Haji has as usual performed his duties in a highly
satisfactory manner.
The cattle population within a radius of five miles is 14,079 and the
number of cattle treated 1,767, giving a percentage 12.55.
Fees are charged at this dispensary for the treatment of horses belonging
to well-to-do persons.
10. Hyderabad Dispensary.—Veterinary Graduate Asudu Mall held
charge. During the year 2,043 ca?es were treated at the dispensary as against
1,537 last year, an increase of 506. Of the total 680 were equines, 1,145
bovines and 218 others. There were 212 in-patients and 1,831 out-patients.
The Veterinary Graduate castrated 9 horses as against 8 last year. He attended
the Talhar Pair.
The cattle population within a radius of 5 miles of Hyderabad amounts to
G,303 and the number of cattle treated is 1,145, giving a percentage of 18.15.
There is a Salutri attached to this dispensary who tours in the district.
He treated 394 cases and performed 8 castrations as against 271 cases and one
castration last year.
Fees are charged at the dispensary.
11. Nausháhro Dispensary.—Veterinary Graduate Ahmed J. Ansari held
charge during the year with the exception of the period from 17th December to
16th February, when he was on privilege leave, and the Salutri attached to the
dispensary carried on. The total number of cases treated at the dispensary was
1,273 and 344 cases while on tour, making a total of 1,617, as compared to 1,712
last year, a decrease of 95. Of the total number treated at the dispensary 693
were equines, 258 bovines and 322 others, as against 867, 495 and 350 last
year. The Veterinary Graduate performed 9 castrations as against 32 last year.
The cattle population within five miles of the dispensary is 19,868. The number
of cattle treated is 258, giving a percentage of 1.29.
The work performed at this dispensary shows a general falling off all round.
The Veterinary Graduate does not appear to have displayed zeal or energy, and
the number of cattle treated is absurdly low.
The new dispensary buildings are approaching completion.
12. Lárkána Dispensary. —Veterinary Graduate N. D. Kapur held charge.
The total number of cases treated at the dispensary was 843 as against 572 last