165
960. This bald statement is very unsatisfactory when it is considered
how important reliable statistics are for comparing the work done annually in
these valuable institutions. From the above figures it would seem that 1,856
out of the total of 5,862 patients died or were incurable, being a percentage of
31.6, which must be considered by no means satisfactory.
961. The District Authorities of Sialkot are to be complimented for their
energy in maintaining three Dispensaries. That these institutions are steadily
doing good work may be seen by the steady increase of the number of
patients treated. For the past three years the numbers are respectively
5,384, 5,433, 5,862.
The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Central Provinces, states:—
Central Provinces
962.
There has been an increase in the number of dispensaries by one. Wardha Veterinary Dispensary
has been opened on the 10th June 1897. It is under the charge of a Veterinary Assistant who was working at the
Nagpur Veterinary Dispensary as a Salutri, assisted by a Compounder and a cooly assistant.
963.
The District Councils of the respective Districts have each come forward with varying sums to start
a Veterinary Dispensary. The districts are Bilaspur and Sagar.
The District Council, Jubbulpur, proposed last year the allotment for the current year to start a Veterinary
Dispensary. The Commissioner of the Division, Jubbulpur, has been addressed on the subject.
The District Council, Nandhr, has no funds to start one for the current year on account of financial stress of the
last years' famine. The scheme has been postponed for the next year.
The District Council, Sambalpur, allotted Rs. 600 towards the scheme of starting a Veterinary Dispensary in
the district. The amount is rather too small, but I hope the Government will be able to assist, by supplementing
it with a sufficient sum to start.
The District Council, Bhandara, have no funds to start one in the district.
The District Council, Bilaspur, have come forward with funds to start one this year. Correspondence with the
Principal, Rajputana Veterinary School, Ajmere, has been set on foot, for the establishment which is to consist of a
Veterinary Assistant and a compounder.
The District Council, Saugor, have submitted the correspondence regarding the opening of one, to the Chief
Commissioner for his sanction, which I hope will meet with approval.
964.
Correspondence with the Deputy Commissioner, Chanda, has been set on foot for the opening
of a Veterinary Dispensary in Chanda, I discussed the scheme of a Veterinary Dispensary with certain members of the
District Council who were willing to allot funds.
Nagpur, Raipur, and Wardha Veterinary Dispensaries.—These have been under the control of the District
Council of Nagpur, and Wardha. A Veterinary Dispensary Committee has been formed among the members of the
District Council, Nagpur, to control the working of the dispensary. Wardha has not yet formed one.
The work in Nagpur and Raipur is continued to be carried on by two Veterinary Graduates of the Bombay
Veterinary College. The work in Wardha is carried on by a Veterinary Assistant.
Work done by subordinate establisment.—The Veterinary Inspector C. Pillay continues to hold a Veterinary
class in connection with the agricultural class. He continues to inspect the Hackney animals of the Municipality
once a quarter. I invariably attend the inspection when I am in Nagpur. The cruelty shown towards animals
is being put a stop to Mr. C. Pillay performs his duties well.
Statistics.—The total number of both out, and in-patients, treated during the year under report shows a very
remarkable increase against last year's total of 2,095, this year's total being 6,119. This is due to the energy of the
Veterinary Inspector, and the Salutri, and the system of sending the latter on peripatetic duty within a radius of
five miles of Nagpur.
Receipts.—The receipts of this year are on the increase. I should mention that receipts from well to do
people show about Rs. 25 per month. This will materially help to defray the cost of medicines.
965.
I think it is almost time that a Branch Veterinary Dispensary should be started at the Head
Quarters of one of the Nagpur tensils. I am glad to be able to report, at last, the prospect of having a qualified
Veterinary Assistant at Nagpur from the Ajmere College. He is now claimed by a Karowli State. This sort of thing
gives a great deal of unnecessary trouble. Proposals will be put forth before the Veterinary Dispensary Committee
to 6cnd the Veterinary Assistant on peripatetic duty in the District for two or three weeks in a month.
Raipur Veterinary Dispensary.-The Veterinary Inspector K. P. Devasthale, reports that his instructions have
been extended to Malguzars, Local Board Members, and others. There were special means to suppress outbreaks of
cattle disease but he continues to complain that his advice is not followed. When the Veterinary Inspector is on
tour, the work of the Dispensary is carried on by his Assistant, the Salutri. The services of a Salutri cannot be
utilised on peripatetic duty as he has to watch the dispensary for certain hours. The Veterinary Inspector continues
to inspect the Hackney animals once a quarter.
Statistics.—The total number of cases treated during the year under report is 1963, against 1672, last year. It
shows a very small increase. The reason of the small number of patients treated at the dispensary is the levying of fees.
It has been brought into force from the 1st of January 1898. The dispensary is now in the new building which was
under construction last year and should be surrounded by some sort of a wall. At present it is in the open, and looks
Receipts.-The receipts are on the increase when compared with those of last year. I visited Raipur twice; once
to select a site for the building, and on my way to attend Raipur fair. Correspondence has been set on foot with the
Principal, Rajputana Veterinary School, Ajmere, to send a Veterinary Assistant for Raipur Veterinary Dispensary.
Wardha Veterinary Dispensary.-The
Veterinary Dispensary is conducted by the Veterinary Assistant
Nassuruddin, a compounder, and a cooly assistant. It was started on the 10th June 1897 with a small fund of Rs.
1,165. It is located in a rented house, with a stable to receive in-door patients. The dispensary, is conducted by a
compounder, in the absence of a Veterinary Assistant. It is rather unsatisfactory, the Veterinary Assistant informed
me when I inspected in last January, that no official in any capacity, had up to date, been inside the dispensary.
Without, better support, and more interest taken, it will not make the progress it
otherwise
might.
Books and registers have been kept up to date, instruments were kept clean. He should be allowed to inspect.
the Hackney animals once a quarter.
Statistics.—The number of cases treated during the year under report is 489. It shows a very small number of
cases treated.
Receipts.—Receipts are nil, as no fees are levied by the dispensary on the animals presented for treatment, but
to meet the cost of medicines, fees should be charged on a small
scale.
I inspected the dispensary once i. c. in January.