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91 mules were exhibited, out of which 25 were bought for Government pur-
poses. Some of the best, I regret to say, were bought by Punjábi dealers, and
it is extremely doubtful if they will eventually find their way into Government
service. The Remount Agent purchased 3 head of young stock and was unable
to obtain more on account of the high prices asked by breeders. The total num-
ber of horse stock sold amounted to 129, of which 98 were for Government and
the remainder, private individuals.
General Remarks.—The result again conclusively proves that Jacobabad
is far better situated than Shikárpur for holding the Sind show, and it is to be
hoped that the financial difficulty, which exists for making the show permanent
at Jacobabad, may be arranged by the local officers, and the present alternate
system abolished.
Naushahro (Moro).
47. Commenced on the 1st February 1897. The
total number of animals exhibited amounted to 878
against 782 last year.
Classes.—Brood mares good, a distinct improvement on former years both
as to number and quality.
Young Stock.—Moderate; the great majority of the yearlings are shapely
but small.
Remounts.—Moderate as regards Northern horses, but the indigenous stock
shows considerable improvement.
Mules and Mule-breeding.—Vast strides have been made within the last
three years in this industry due to the commendable efforts of Khán Bahádur
Gullám Rasulkhán Jatoi, who not only keeps a Government donkey stallion at
his village, but also owns one. In the year 1895 one mule was exhibited and
in 1897, 57, the majority bred in the immediate vicinity.
Mares.—A large and a very good class, all of which were in foal to Govern-
ment donkey stallions.
Donkeys.—A point worthy of notice is the excellent class of donkeys ex-
hibited at this show; and as several of the best mares have been covered by
Government donkey stallions, it is to be hoped that some of the produce will
eventually turn out good enough for Government stallions.
Talhár.
48. Commenced on the 8th February 1897. The total number exhibited
amounted to 791, a great increase on last year, as
neither camels nor cattle are included in the above
figure, as it was deemed advisable by the Committee last year to do away with
the cattle show.
Classes.—Brood mares and three-year old fillies exceptionally good.
Remounts.—Moderate and a large number thoroughly suitable for Police
work in this district.
Mules and Mule-breeding.—There is a large number of mares in this dis-
trict thoroughly suitable for mule-breeding, and it is to be hoped that the in-
dustry now fairly started will flourish and become popular in a year or so. Two
donkey stallions are now standing in this district.
The total number of animals which changed hands amounts to 15. Eleven
were purchased for the Sind Police and four by private individuals. The show
taken throughout was most successful and grows more promising year by year.
Bhúj
49. Commenced on the 15th February 1897. The total number exhibited,
viz., 522, is a slight increase over last year, due to the
fact that 319 cattle were exhibited against 185 last
year.
Classes.—The brood mares and young stock were bad and not up to the
average of former years. They were also shown in poor condition. The prices
asked were exorbitant, and the Remount Agent was unable to buy a single head
of stock for the Rearing Depôt.