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Minbu.—This Show was held at Kywede village on the 7th March. The Deputy. Commissioner and Officers
under him as usual took a great deal of trouble, and as a result the Show was a decided success. The attendance
was good. Most of the exhibitors were from the Salin and Sagu sub-divisions. Two hundred and seventy oxen
were brought for exhibition, amongst which were some very superior animals, the draught bullocks being particularly
good.
Nineteen bulls were also shown, only a few were really good. Twenty milch cows were exhibited, some of
which were nice animals. Very few buffaloes were brought to the Show. For some reason the Burmans do not
appear to care about bringing their buffaloes to these Shows. The entries in this class are always small.
Three stallions were shown, only one of which was any good. The owner refused Rs. 400 for him, and with
reference to this animal the Deputy Commissioner remarks:—'His progeny are numerous and good. Kyabin township'
especially towards the river, seems a favorable locality for stock raising, and the islands near Minbu, with their
rich and ample grazing, are also suitable for stud farm. A very fair specimen of pony is bred on these islands, a
sturdy, shaggy coated animal, well suited for rough work, is also reared in the Sidoktaya village.' The Deputy
Commissioner points out the sad need of a good stallion. It is hoped that this want may be supplied
during the year. The brood mares as a class were poor animals, and their foals poorer still. The prize was
awarded to a particularly handsome bay mare. Twenty geldings were exhibited, out of these five were very good.
Yhugaungs brought in some of the best cattle exhibited, but went away being informed that only bona fide
agriculturists could compete. A special prize might be offered at the next Show. The prize offered for the best
caltle-pen was divided between Legaing and Salin. No Show was held in 1897, owing to the prevailing scarcity.
During the years 1895 and 1896, the Show was held at Kyaungdawya, but this year that locality was abandoned
and Kywede, near the Paunglin lake, with its open space and zayat accommodation, was selected instead.
Tenassorim.—The Horticultural society held its Show as usual. There was no cattle Show.
Madras.
1029. Madura Cattle Fair, District Madura.—The Fair commenced on
the 15th April 1897, and lasted for 10 days. Alumbadi, Dharampuri, Kolaur,
Pulikulam and Country breeds of cattle were to be seen in the Fair from different
taluks of Madura District, also from the Dharampuri and Kistnagiri taluks of
Salem District. The following is the number and description of cattle censused:—
Bullocks 22,123; Cows 290; Buffaloes 37; Ponies 20; Sheep 29.
About 15,000 were sold. The sanitary arrangements were excellent,
supply of fodder was sufficient, eleven cases of Epizootic Aphtha were impounded in
the Hospital pound, and all of them recovered. One bullock died of retention of
urine. Three bullocks were treated for Tympanitis and recovered. Any case of
Epizootic Aphtha in the fair was promptly segregated in the Hospital pound, and
the place where the animal had been standing was freely disinfected with fire. It
is suggested that the Hospital pound for cattle should have a water proof roof and
not a flat roof. The pound should also be located some distance from the Cholera
shed. There were less cattle by 4,415 this year, compared with that of the previous
year. This is cheifly owing to the recent Mawangam festival held at Kumbakonam,
which takes place once in 12 years.
1030. Tinalaperi Cattle Fair, district Tinnevelly.—This Fair took place
from the 11th April 1897 and lasted for 16 days. Alumbadi, Mysore, and local
breeds of cattle were brought to the Fair from Salem, Trichinopoly, Madura, and
Tinnevelly districts. No census was taken. About 20,000 cattle were brought to
the fair, of which there were about 100 Mysore, 1,500 Alumbadi, 10,000 Kangayam,
and the rest consisted of local cattle including about 200 cows and 100 she
buffaloes with calves at foot. About 75 per cent. of the cattle brought to the Fair
were sold. Sanitary arrangements were good and supply of fodder sufficient.
There was no case of contagious cattle disease.
1031. It is desirable to remove the cattle Fair to the eastern side of the village
Tinalaperi, as the present ground (situated on the western side) is very uneven and
irregular, and is too near the Chitra nadi whose water before joining the Tambrapurni
river from which people of Tinalaperi obtain their water, is greatly polluted by
cattle and men, notwithstanding the watch kept by the Police to prevent pollution.
1032. Avanashi Cattle Fair, district Coimbatore.—The Fair commenced on
the 14th April 1897, and lasted for 9 days. Kangyam and Mysore mixed breeds
of cattle were collected in the Fair from all the taluks of the Coimbatore district,
Salem district, and from Mysore Province.
The following is the number and description of animals censused:—
Ponies and Horses, 100 approximate; Bulls, 100; Bullocks, 3,600; She Buffaloes
100; Buffalo calves, 200. About 2,000 were sold.
1033. The sanitary arrangements were satisfactory; supply of fodder was
sufficient. There was no outbreak of epizootic disease.
1034. The following suggestions were made:—
I.—Cattle should be picketted in lines.
II.—That no cattle or carts be allowed to stand on or by the sides of the
public road as they tend to block up the public thoroughfare.