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There is now a reserve of 1,338,600 lbs. of hay and 16,000 lbs. of kirby
at the farm against 850,000 lbs. hay and 40,000 lbs. kirby last year. The farm
was visited by the Director of Agriculture and students from the Bombay
Veterinary College, and the Agricultural College, Pcona.
(2)—EQUINES.
(I)—Horse and Pony Stallions.
52. At the commencement of the year there were 19 stallions on the
register, and this number from the 1st August 1910 was raised to 40 owing to
the transfer of the Horse Breeding Operations of the Deccan Circle from the
Army Remount Department to this Department. These stallions were
distributed as follows:—28 in the Deccan and 12 in Gujarat. The number of
stallions actually employed at stud throughout the year was 23∙41 against
18∙87 last year. The total number of mares covered was 1,225 against 663 last
year, or an average of 43∙12 against 35∙13 per stallion. The average in the
Deccan was 39∙72 against 28∙55 and in the Gujarat 49∙17 against 39∙85.
During the year 5 stallions were destroyed and 8 were purchased.
53. The cost of feed, keep and transit is shown in Table XII and the
average cost for the last two vears is shown below:—
Year 1909-1910
„ 1910-1911
...
...
...
...
...
...
Rs.
450
434
This shows a decrease of Rs. l6 per stallion and is due to prices of food-
gvains not being so high as during the previous year. This year the cost is
not shown separately under horse and pony as there are practically all ponies
in this Presidency.
(3)—OTHERS.
54. There is no information to be recorded under this head,
(4)—FAIRS AND SHOWS.
(a)—Horse Show.
55. There were two horse shows held during the year under report—one
at Ahmednagar and the other at Ahmedabad. The management of the show
at Ahmednagar was transferred to this Department with the transfer of the
Deccan Circle. The show at Ahmedabad was conducted under the supervision
of the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, as usual.
56. The Ahmednagar Horse Show.—This was held from 17 to 19th
November 1910. The number of entries was 449 against 472 last year. The
sum of Rs. 2,365 was distributed in prizes and a silver medal was awarded for
the best brood mare presented at the show. The stock presented was generally
in good condition and the show serves a useful purpose.
57. The Ahmedabad Horse Show.—This was held from 11th to 15th
February 1911. The number of entries was 656 against 387 last year. The
sum of Rs. 2,985 was distributed in prizes and a silver medal awarded. Officers
well acquainted with this show noted a marked improvement in the horse stock.
(b)—Cattle Fairs and Shows.
58. The following cattle shows were held:—(1) Mhaswad (Nagoba),
(2) Sholápur, (3) Panvel (Kolába), (4) Viramgám (Ahmedabad).
59. The Mhaswad Cattle Show.—This was held from 18th to 21st Decem
ber 1910. The number of entries was 260 against 339 last year. The sum of
Rs. 625 was distributed in prizes and only one silver medal was awarded for
the best cow presented in the show. The other medal for the best bull was
reserved as no suitable animal was presented.
60. The Sholápur Cattle Show.—This was held on 17th January 1911.
The total number of animals competing for prizes was 260 against 398 last
year. The sum of Rs. 700 was distributed in prizes and two silver medals —
one for the best bull and the other for the best cow—were awarded.
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