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fact that only 154 cattle were exhibited against 405 in 1893. The horse show
was the most successful that has ever been held in the Deccan, and proves that
Ahmednagar is a more suitable centre than Poona for holding it.
Classes.—The broodmares, yearling colts and fillies, and three-year old
fillies were exceptionally good.
Mule-breeding.—The mares for mule-breeding exceeded in number any
previously exhibited, the majority being capable of producing good useful stock.
Remounts.—A small class. Seven of the animals exhibited were in the
opinion of the judges quite fit for remounts. The Remount Agent purchased 14
head of young stock for Rearing Depôt. Prices, however, ruled high, and many
suitable young stock were taken away as their owners were unwilling to sell at
Government rates.
Málegaon.
40. Commenced on the 19th of December 1894, and was attended by the
Remount Agent and myself, and 10 head of young
stock were purchased. The total number of animals
exhibited amounted to 968, of which 129 were from the British territory. The
show, taken throughout, was disappointing, as. only a few broodmares were
exhibited and the young stock classes were very moderate.
Jacobabad.
41. Commenced on the 14th of January 1895. The total number of
animals exhibited amounted to 1,389 against 1,365 in
1893. In point of numbers and quality of animals
the show was most successful.
Classes.—The broodmares throughout showed great power, were full of
quality, and shown in excellent condition. The young stock were good and well
grown.
Mules and Mule-breeding.—The mares for mule-breeding and mules exhi-
bited were a very superior lot. Twenty-five were purchased for Government
Transport.
Remounts.—Taken as a whole were above the average, the majority being
quite fit for Native Cavalry. The total number of animals that changed hands
amounted to 6 Rearing Depôt, 142 remounts, and 26 private individuals, mak-
ing a grand total of 174 animals. Amongst those purchased for the Rearing Depôt
and remounts, 28 were the produce of Government sires, 46 country-breds, of
which the sires were doubtful, and the remaining 100 northern horses.
42. It is much to be regretted that the Remount Agent only purchased 6
head of young stock for the Rearing Depôt, as there were at least 30 suitable in
every way. The subject is one of importance to this Presidency, and I would
humbly suggest that some steps be taken in future to allow the Remount Agent,
Bombay Presidency, to purchase young stock at all the Sind shows. Great diffi-
culty is experienced in meeting the demand for this depôt, as the sources of sup-
ply are small and chiefly confined to the Poona-Ahmednagar districts, and Káthiá-
wár, a province which promises well, but at present only yields a few head
annually.
Stock bought in Sind can without the slightest difficulty be
marched across the desert and railed to Ahmednagar; the cost to Government
for sending them from Sind to Ahmednagar being about the same as sending
them to the dep6t at Karnal. There are many reasons in addition to the above
which will not allow of discussion in the report for endeavouring, if possible, to
carry out this suggestion.
Talhar.
43. Commenced on the 28th of January 1895, and was the first show held
in the district. The total number of animals exhibited
amounted to 907 (808 horses, 4 mules, 32 cattle,
6 donkeys, and 57 camels).
Classes.—The broodmares and three-year old fillies good, the yearlings
and two-year olds moderate.
Mules and Mule-breeding.—Only four mules exhibited. None have been
bred in the district up to date, and the industry is yet to be started.
Remounts.—A large and very fair class. All the animals were bred in the
immediate neighbourhood. The District Superintendent of Police, Hyderabad,
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