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and Yeola and treated Municipal cattle. The cattle population within a radius
of 5 miles is 6,548, the number of cattle treated 589, which gives a percentage
of 9.00. No fees are levied. This dispensary has only been opened one year and
as the Veterinary Assistant had to be much on tour its progress was retarded
as it had to be closed when he was away. A trained compounder has now been
added to the staff obviating the necessity to close, and improvement is already
observable. Mr. Grovaikar has done good work, and the energy he has displayed
in preventive inoculation is favourably noticed.
19. Málegaon Dispensary.—The dispensary was inspected by the Superin-
tendent, Civil Veterinary Department, on 9th March 1911. This is a new dispen-
sary opened on 28th February 1911. Veterinary Assistant A. G. Khair held
charge. The total number of cases treated was 95. Of these 23 were equines,
52 bovines, and 20 others. The daily average attendance was 2.96 and the
proportion of cultivators' animals 50.00. The Veterinary Assistant was on tour
for 4 days, attended an outbreak of black quarter, performed 1 post mortem
examination. The cattle population within a radius of 5 miles is 4,700, the
cattle treated number 52, giving a percentage of 1.11. No fees are levied.
Málegaon is a good agricultural centre and it is expected the dispensary will do
useful work.
20. Ahmednagar Dispensary.—The dispensary was inspected by the
Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, on 12th August 1910. Veterinary
Assistant D. S. Purohit held charge. The total number treated was 2,669
as against 2,490 last year.
Of these 360 were equines, 1,966 bovines
and 343 others. The average daily attendance was 31'5 and the percentage of
animals the property of bonâ fide agriculturists, 71.20. The Veterinary
Assistant was on tour for 55 days, visited 9 villages, treated 170 cases on tour,
sent 2 smears to Bombay for microscopical examination, performed 5 post
mortem examinations, treated Municipal animals, inspected slaughter-houses,
Municipal cattle sheds, and attended the Nagar Horse Show. Two cases of
rabies came under observation. The cattle population within a radius of
5 miles is 8,362, the number of cattle treated 1,966, giving a percentage of 23.51.
No fees are levied. The financial statement for all three dispensaries of the
Ahmednagar District taken together shows a balance of Rs. 3,367-0-4. The
expenditure for Nagar dispensary amounted to Rs. 794-4-9, for Miri
Rs. 563-2-4, for Shrigonda Rs. 627-13-9. The dispensary is making steady
progress under Mr. Purohit who is hardworking and well spoken of in his
district.
21. Miri Dispensary.—The dispensary was inspected by the Superin-
tendent, Civil Veterinary Department, on 29th March 1911. Veterinary Assist-
ant G. A. Washikar held charge during the year except for 1½ months from
16th August to 30th September 1910 when he was on privilege leave and Mr.
Baboo Hoolas acted for him. The number of cases treated was 858 against
600 last year. Of these 127 were equines, 709 bovines, and 22 others. The
daily average attendance was 7.30 and the proportion of cultivators' animals
treated 11.75. The Veterinary Assistant was on tour for 173 days, and attended
2 outbreaks of rinderpest, 12 of foot and mouth disease, 4 of black quarter
and 1 of others, visited 41 villages, treated 952 cases on tour, performed 38
inoculations against rinderpest, sent 1 specimen to Bombay for microscopical
examination, performed 7 post mortem examinations, attended the Horse Show
at Nagar, observed 7 cases of rabies. The cattle population within 5 miles of
the dispensary is 4,118, the number of cattle treated 709, giving a percentage of
17.22. No fees are levied. The chief value of this dispensary is the work done
in the district, the head-quarters being only a small place. The dispensary
building is badly situated and endeavours will be made to get this improved.
Mr. Washikar's opportunities of doing specially good work have been limited.
22. Shrigonda Dispensary.—The dispensary was inspected by the Super-
intendent, Civil Veterinary Department, on 21st October 1910. Veterinary
Assistant H. B. Shirsathe held charge. The number of cases treated was 1,029