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42. Sir8i (Kánara) Dispensary.—Veterinary Assistant J. G. Kulkarni
held charge up to 3rd March when he proceeded on leave on medical certificate.
No Veterinary Assistant was available to take his place and the dispensary in
consequence had to be closed. The total number of cases treated was 521
against 62 last year. Of the cases 6 were equines, 475 bovines and 40 others.
The Veterinary Assistant attended outbreaks of rinderpest and inoculated 351
animals. Complete information regarding the working of this dispensary is not
available as no annual report was submitted by the Veterinary Assistant.
The dispensary has made some progress and it is extremely regrettable that it
has had to be closed. The work of Veterinary Assistant J. G. Kulkarni has
been satisfactory. The dispensary was inspected on 12th June 1909.
43. Batnágiri Dispensary.—Veterinary Assistant D. B. Bapat held charge
throughout the year. The total number of cases treated was 4,206 against
4,145 last year. Of the cases treated 46 were equines, 4,018 bovines and 142
others. The average daily attendance was 15.11 and 90 per cent. of the cases
treated belonged to cultivators. The Veterinary Assistant was on tour for 141
days, attended 32 outbreaks of contagious disease and visited 4 villages for other
purposes, performed many post-mortem examinations and submitted specimens,
attended the Agricultural Exhibition at Ganpatipula and lectured to the people
on several occasions. He also wrote a small hand book in Marátki for the use
of the people. The dispensary was inspected on 25th January 1910. This
dispensary has continued to do very useful work and Veterinary Assistant Bapat
has as heretofore worked with zeal and energy. The Superintendent considers
his work highly satisfactory. The cattle population within a radius of 5 miles
is 8,502 and the number of cattle treated was 4,018 giving a percentage of
47*26. Treatment is free. The financial statement shows a balance of
Rs. 1,077-4-0. The expenditure was Rs. 1,615-8-6 which is high but is
accounted for by item of Rs. 652-6-3 for medicines and instruments including
Rs. 318-2-9 for medicines and instruments for last year.
44. Alibág Dispensary.—Veterinary Assistant V. R. Pitke held charge
throughout the year. The total number of cases treated was 2,620 as against
1,954 last year. Of the cases 106 were equines, 2,388 bovines and 126 others.
The average daily attendance was 34.02 and the percentage of cultivators'
animals was 71'33. The Veterinary Assistant was on tour for 21 days, attended
13 outbreaks of contagious disease, visited 2 villages for other purposes,
treated 88 cases on tour and attended the Panvel Cattle Show. The dispensary
was inspected on 7th January 1910. This dispensary is maintaining its
position. The increased number of cases treated this year is due to the
prevalence of Foot and Mouth disease in the vicinity. The cattle population
within a radius of 5 miles is 7,030, the cattle treated number 2,388 giving a
percentage of 33.97. Fees were levied commencing in October 1909. The
financial statement shows a balance of Rs. 345-13-2. The expenditure was
Rs. 586-15-4. This expenditure is small on account of item Rs. 63-12-9 for
medicines, &c.,not including the supply for the year. The item of Rs. 361-11-8
for contingencies includes Rs. 240 for rent of dispensary buildings.
45. Mahád (Kolába) Dispensary.—Veterinary Assistant D. M. Gadkari
held charge from April 1st to June 12th. Veterinary Assistant B. B. Joshi
from 13th June to December 4th when Veterinary Assistant K. A. Gadgil took
over. He held charge for the remainder of the year except 46 days when he
was deputed to undergo a course of training in inoculation at Bareilly. These
constant changes were unfortunate (though unavoidable) and have adversely
affected the working of the dispensary. The total number of cases treated was
856 against 1,532 last year. Of the cases treated 80 equines, 710 bovines, 66
others The daily average attendance was 7.0 and the proportion of cultivators'
animals treated was 72 per cent. The Veterinary Assistant was on tour 53
days, attended 18 outbreaks of disease, visited 40 villages and treated 368 cases
on tour. The dispensary was inspected on 24th November 1909. It has not
made progress but when the Veterinary Assistant has settled down it will do so.
Veterinary Assistant Gadgil is a hardworking and practical man. The cattle
population within 5 miles is 9,074, the number of cattle treated was 710 giving
a percentage of 7.82. Fees are now levied. The financial statement shows a.