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yards from this block. They are, however, on high ground, dry, well drained
and well ventilated, and the horses in them remain perfectly healthy throughout
the year. I need hardly point out that the loss to Government is considerable,
and it is most unsatisfactory for me to endeavour to get freshly landed English
and Arab horses in a fit state to issue when the conditions are so unfavourable.
198. English Stallions in Sind.—During the past year satisfactory arrange-
ments have being made for all English stallions in Sind to summer at Quetta,
their work being equally divided between the Imperial and Bombay Governments.
The North-Western Railway have kindly granted me their reduced concession ;
hence the expenses of the annual move will be very small. The perfect condi-
tion which these stallions were in, after spending last hot weather at Quetta,
convinces me that the step was a very necessary one, and I feel sure that the
small annual outlay in travelling will be more than compensated for by prolong-
ing their lives and keeping them in a vigorous state of health throughout the
year.
199. Ahmednagar Rearing Depôt.—All horses bred in the Presidency pro-
per are reared here, and it is most satisfactory to note that they have been parti-
cularly healthy during the year and that the number of deaths, casualties, &c.,
has only reached the small figure 1.23 per cent. A more liberal scale of diet
has been adopted with most marked and beneficial results as shown by the
increased size of the two and three-year olds in comparison with former years.
The last batch of country-breds issued to British Cavalry from these paddocks
averaged a little over 14-3¾ and those to Native Cavalry 14-2½. These figures
speak for themselves, and it is needless for me to point out that to achieve even
greater size and substance in future years, is only necessary to treat young
stock with a liberal hand. All Walers which were not issued have been utilized
on the farm; the steady light work rapidly puts condition on poor horses and
partially breaks them for the ranks. Owing to considerably more land having
been brought under cultivation this year, the work done by these horses has
been found most useful and a saving to Government.
200. Young Stock.—My Inspectors have kept careful notes of young
stock that have left the Presidency during the year and it was found that a great
many head are bought by dealers and taken into native territory. One batch
alone of 23 was traced to the Málegaon fair and on two occasions whilst touring
in the Deccan I have come across batches of yearlings by Government sires
marching towards His Highness the Nizám's territory.
201. According to Government Resolution in the Revenue Department,
No. 6928, dated 26th September 1893, the records, &c., of Beluchistan were
handed over by me to the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Derájat
and Beluchistan, on the 15th February 1894. Prior to this date the duties
in connection with this province were performed by me, the Quetta and Sibi
Horse Shows attended and the tour made to Pishin to brand mares, &c.
J. W. A. MORGAN, Veterinary Captain,
Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department,
Bombay Presidency.