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22. Hostel.—There were 141 resident students in the Fraser and
the Macpherson Hostels of this College.
23. Eleven messes, as detailed below, had to be opened according
to the nationality of the boarders and run under the control and
direction of the College Manager. All food was examined periodically
by him. The rooms were furnished with useful furniture and absolute
neatness and cleanliness were observed :
Bengali Mess .. .. .. ..
Assam Mess .. .. .. ..
Iraqui Mess .. .. .. ..
United Provinces Hindu Mess .. .. .. ..
Christian Mess .. .. .. ..
Punjabi Mess .. .. .. ..
Bengali (Muhammadan) Mess .. .. ..
United Provinces (Muhammadan) Mess .. ..
Madrassi Mess .. .. .. ..
Mysore Mess .. .. .. ..
Total ..
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
24. The students were given free medical attendance,
25. The general conduct and behaviour of the students during the
year were good. Strict discipline was observed in the hostels and all
guardians, district boards and states of the various students were
furnished with progress and conduct reports by the Manager during the
year.
26. Sport.—The Sports Club was reorganised during the year
and the following was the personnel of the club: —
President
Vice-President
General Secretary ..
Principal.
Vice-Principal.
College Manager.
27. Rupees 406-14 were raised by subscription from the students,
and sanction of Government to the payment of a contribution of an
equivalent sum was obtained. Various games were indulged in by the
College teams and more up-to-date games were introduced this year.
The gymnasium is fully equipped with various modern apparatus.
28. The students were also given drill training and other physical
exercises by the College Physical Instructor.
29. The Gymnasium Instructor takes a sustained interest in his
work and is always very keen and encouraging with the students.
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Anatomical Section.
30. As in preceding years, wet and dry specimens were prepared
in large numbers to assist the boys in the study of this difficult subject
(Anatomy) and also as permanent exhibits in the Dissection Theatre;
one outstanding specimen depicting the entire urinary system of the
horse, also a complete sagittal section, was made of a preserved horse,
this being of great help in identifying the position and situation of
various internal organs.
31. The spare wall space of the Dissection Theatre has been utilized
for large-sized anatomical charts, showing various features of dissection
in successive stages. These have been of considerable help to the
students in comparing their actual dissections in the class, as well as
for identification of the dissections of deeper structures.
32. Improved methods of dissection were also followed during the
year to the immense benefit of the students.
33. Two skeletons—one of an antelope and the other of a jackal—
were added to the Bone Room. This room is at present housed in a
(converted) store room of the College, and as such, offers a very limited
scope for proper demonstration and lecturing. An improved site for,
and style of, such a room is an urgent necessity.
34. Several sets of bones, both of equines and bovines, were
prepared during the year for the use of students in their Junior
Anatomy Class.
35. An extension of the Dissection Theatre, so as to accord greater
facilities for a thorough study of Senior Anatomy, is very much
required. As such extension on a suitable scale might be expensive
at the present moment, it is suggested, as a modest humble alternative
measure, that the partly partitioned Lecturer's waiting room, which
forms part of the present Dissection Theatre and encroaches on much
valuable space, may be demolished, and an officers' waiting room be
built as an annexe, i.e., in extension of the verandah to the south.
Hospital.
36. General.—During the year under report 3,201 patients were
treated in the three wards against 3,766, and 238 operations performed
against 282 of previous year. Thirty-three patients in the Dog Ward
were injected with anti-rabic vaccine.
37. Out of 8,802 prosecutions under the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act during the year under consideration in the Calcutta
Police Courts, some 108 animals only were sent to the College infirmary
for rest and treatment by the trying Magistrates, against 16,395
prosecutions and 705 detentions in this hospital during 1929-30. It
should be, under ordinary circumstances, very happy to reflect upon
the reduced incidence of cruelty this last year as shown from these
figures—practically
half the prosecutions of the previous year. But
one should be aware not to form a wrong conception. Many of these
cases are prosecutions against the same persons, owning the same
animals and for committing exactly the same offences over and over
again! Such a distortion of actuals is due to the vicious practice of
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not compelling owners to have their animals sent for treatment to this
hospital. The number sent this year against the number of prosecu-
tions forms sure proof of a misdirected policy in the prevention
of cruelty to animals and the dwindling of this ratio with that of the
previous year (16,395 prosecutions; 705 detentions) is still more evidence
of a lost hope for these poor creatures in Calcutta.
38. The fees for treatment, etc., were Rs. 24,394, and the cost of
feeding was Rs. 15,188 against Rs. 18,105 and Rs. 21,631, respectively,
of previous year. The latter figure, namely cost, included the free
treatment and upkeep of riding ponies, breeding and draft cattle
belonging to the College and of free treatment of patients of poor
people. The figures for the year 1930-31 are commendable, as great
economy is being exercised by me and my staff in all directions, possibly
at the expense of efficiency to some extent but not, I hope, sufficiently
to do permanent harm.
The increase of our income from fees is
attributed in part to large arrear collections by the College Manager.
39. There is a well-equipped shoeing forge attached to the hospital
where horses and cattle are shod with ordinary and surgical shoes.
The fees from this source amounted to Rs. 52 only. This amount
represents outside shoeing only and excludes hospital cases.
40. Ambulance.—The College motor ambulance was a great boon
to the citizens of Calcutta and suburbs. During the year, Rs. 920 were
realized as fees against Rs. 685 in the previous year.
Lands and Buildings.
41. Although great improvements have been made in this College
with regard to the above, there are still several schemes pending
sanction and allotment of money due to the present financial stringency
of Government. I would mention here that the most pressing needs
of the College among others are—
(a) Extension of the present Dissection Theatre.
(b) Anatomical Museum.
(c) Latrines of modern type for the hostels.
(d) Electric lights and fans in the wards.
42. I do hope that the schemes will receive due consideration of
the Hon'ble Minister for facility of the work and expansion of our
activities.
Provincial and Subordinate Establishment.
43. The total strength of the provincial and subordinate staff
employed at the College is included in Table VII of the Report of
the Civil Veterinary Department, Bengal. This statement is enclosed
with this report also for ready reference.
Expenditure of the College.
44. The main results of receipts and expenditure of the College,
compiled in my office and verified by the Accountant-General, Bengal,
are given in Table II of this report.
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Extra Routine Activities.
45. (The Manager is in charge of this section.)
46. A few words on the working of each of the activities are given
below: —
(1) Fodder Cultivation.—The
following varieties of fodder crops
were raised by rotation in the College compound. The land under
cultivation was about 20 acres this year. The area was increased to
meet the consistent demand and supply of green fodder to hospital
patients throughout the year—
(a) Lucerne.
(b) Carrots (English, Belgian
and Indian).
(c) Guinea Grass.
(d) Oats.
(e) Barley.
(f) Wheat.
(g) Peas.
(h) Clover.
(i) Mangold.
(j) Swede.
(k) Turnip.
(l) Jowar.
(m) Maize.
(n) Paddy.
(o) Paspallum.
All Government animals and hospital patients were fed on these
crops during the season, as they were available for feeding.
The
surplus
quantities
were
sold
to the
outside
public.
The
sale proceeds of the year under report of outside supply amounted to
Rs. 2,629-3-9 and of inside supply to Rs. 8,193-12-6 (details enclosed).
Inside 8upply.
1. Green Grass .. .. .. ..
2. Barley .. .. .. ..
3. Carrot (Belgian) .. .. .. ..
4. Carrot (Indian) .. .. .. ..
5. Carrot (English) .. .. .. ..
6. Jowar .. .. .. ..
7. Guinea Grass .. .. .. ..
8. Lucerne .. .. .. ..
9. Maize .. .. .. ..
10. Green Paddy .. .. .. ..
11. Paspallum .. .. .. ..
12. Oats .. .. .. ..
13. Wheat .. .. .. ..
14. Swede .. .. .. ..
16. Turnip .. .. .. ..
16. Clover .. .. .. ..
17. Peas .. .. .. ..
18. Mangold .. .. .. ..
19. Wheat Hay .. .. .. ..
20. Barley Hay .. .. .. ..
21. Jowar Hay .. .. .. ..
22. Lucerne Hay .. .. .. ..
23. Hay .. .. .. ..
Total ..
Mds.
2,858
105
12
283
8
1,574
623
345
66
568
579
135
39
2
2
1
24
0
36
30
24
3
17
7,445
srs.
5
15
20
1
0
15
15
18
20
2
10
10
5
30
30
0
18
22
20
0
0
0
0
6
Value, Rs. 8,193-12-6.
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Statement showing the Inside Supply during the year 1930-31.
Months.
April ..
May
..
June
July
..
August ..
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
1930.
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
1931.
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
Total
Green
Grass.
Mds. srs.
241 5
264 5
236 0
404 0
477 20
88 0
29 15
16 0
264 5
306 10
230 10
302 15
2,858 5
Barley.
Mds. srs.
7 0
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
47 15
51 0
105 15
Carrots
(Belgian).
Mds. srs.
4 0
0 20
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
0 30
3 20
3 30
12 20
Carrots
(Indian).
Mds. srs.
7 17
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
9 20
99 37
118 20
52 27
288 1
Carrots
(English).
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
0 30
3 20
3 30
8 0
Jowar.
Mds. srs.
7 0
..
72 0
532 0
312 5
151 20
211 0
237 10
51 20
1,574 15
Guinea
Grass.
Mds. srs.
14 10
50 6
104 25
141 20
49 0
23 15
80 35
61 10
7 5
11 10
10 15
69 25
623 15
Lucerne.
Mds. srs.
7 5
11 0
4 20
7 10
..
..
..
..
9 5
69 22
122 10
114 26
345 18
Maize.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
6 0
60 20
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
66 20
Green
Paddy.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
14 0
206 5
288 0
55 0
4 20
0 17
..
..
..
568 2
Oats.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
2 20
51 5
81 25
..
135 10
Wheat.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
...
..
..
....
..
..
..
..
39 5
39 5
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Statement showing the Inside Supply during the year 1930-31.
April ..
May
..
June ..
July
..
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March ..
Months.
1930.
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
1931.
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
Total .. ..
Hay.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
17 0
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
17 0
Lucerne
Hay.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
3 0
..
...
..
..
..
..
..
..
3 0
Jowar
Hay.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
10 0
14 0
..
..
..
..
24 0
Wheat
Hay.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
36 20
36 20
Barley
Hay.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
30 0
30 0
Swede.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
1 35
0 35
..
2 30
Turnip.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
1 35
0 35
..
2 30
Mangold.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
0 22
0 22
Peas.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
12 38
11 10
24 8
Clover.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
1 0
..
1 0
Pas-
pallum.
Mds. srs.
..
..
..
..
..
265 0
209 20
204 30
..
..
..
..
079 10
Total-cost.
Rs. A. P.
234 15 0
300 5 0
407 12 0
1,023 0 0
785 15 0
586 0 0
518 12 0
457 4 6
264 0 0
846 5 3
1,330 8 0
1,439 4 9
8,193 12 6
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Outside 8upply (8ales).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Green Grass .. .. .. ..
Lucerne .. .. .. ..
Guinea Grass .. .. .. ..
Jowar .. .. .. ..
Oats .. .. .. ..
Carrots (Indian) .. .. .. ..
Mixture .. .. .. ..
Total ..
Mds.
125
323
67
13
54
4
13
606
srs. ch.
30 0
0 8
2 8
32 0
25 8
0 0
5 0
15 8
Value, Rs. 2,629-3-9.
Statement showing the Outside Supply during the year 1930-31.
Months.
1930.
April ..
May ..
June ..
July ..
August .. ..
September ..
October ..
November ..
December ..
1931.
January ..
February ..
March .. ..
Total ..
Green Grass.
Quantity.
Mds.
7
8
8
7
8
14
13
10
32
3
4
6
125
srs.
30
0
20
20
30
0
26
20
32
30
0
22
30
ch.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Amount.
Rs.
3
4
4
3
4
7
6
5
16
1
2
3
62
A.
14
0
4
12
6
0
13
4
7
14
0
4
14
P.
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
6
0
Lucerne.
Quantity.
Mds.
13
4
2
4
..
..
..
..
12
94
134
56
323
srs.
31
37
19
20
17
13
11
12
0
ch.
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
8
Amount.
Rs.
82
29
14
27
..
..
..
..
74
566
805
337
1,938
A. p
10
9
13
0
9
0
10
13
2
.
6
3
9
0
0
3
9
0
6
Guinea Grass.
Quantity.
Mds.
1
4
8
6
8
8
8
8
8
2
0
0
67
srs.
5
18
6
10
27
17
35
35
13
2
35
37
2
ch.
0
0
0
0
8
8
0
8
8
0
0
8
8
Amount.
RS.
2
8 1
16
12
17
16
17
17
16
4
1
1
134
A.
4
4
4
8
6
14
12
12
11
1
12
14
2
P.
0
3
9
0
0
0
0
6
0
9
0
0
3
45
Statement showing the Outside Supply during the year 1930-31.
Months.
1930.
April .. ..
May
.. ..
June .. ..
July .. ..
August .. ..
September ..
October ..
November ..
December ..
1931.
January ..
February ..
March .. ..
Total ..
Jowar.
Quantity.
Mds.
..
..
..
..
..
3
4
4
0
..
..
13
srs.
30
26
20
36
..
82
ch.
0
0
0
0
0
Amount.
Rs.
..
..
..
..
..
2
3
3
0
..
10
A.
13
8
6
11
..
..
6
P.
0
0
0
0
0
Oats.
Quantity.
Mds.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
26
14
13
54
srs.
19
20
26
25
ch.
0
0
8
8
Amount.
Rs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
52
29
27
109
A.
..
15
0
5
4
p.
3
0
6
9
Carrots (Indian).
Quantity.
Mds.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
4
..
..
4
srs.
0
0
ch.
0
0
Amount.
Rs.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
6
..
6
A.
0
..
0
P.
0
0
Months.
1930.
April .. ..
May .. ..
June .. ..
July .. ..
August .. ..
September ..
October .. ..
November ..
December ..
1931.
January ..
February ..
March .. ..
Total ..
Mixture.
Quantity.
Mds. srs. ch.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3 10 0
7 0 0
7 35 0
18 5 0
Amount.
Rs. A. p.
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
3 4 0
7 0 0
7 14 0
18 2 0
Total
quantity.
Mds. srs. ch.
22 26 0
17 15 0
19 5 0
18 10 0
17 17 8
26 7 8
27 7 0
23 35 8
54 18 8
133 34 8
160 26 0
85 13 0
606 15 8
Total
amount.
Rs. A. p.
88 12 6
42 7 6
35 6 6
43 4 0
21 12 0
26 11 0
28 1 3
26 6 6
108 6 0
634 3 3
845 6 9
378 3 0
2,279 0 3
Delivery
charges.
Rs. A. P.
14 2 6
10 13 9
11 15 3
11 6 6
9 10 6
15 2 0
15 9 3
13 11 0
16 5 0
80 11 3
98 13 6
51 15 0
850 3 6
Gross
amount.
Rs. A. P.
102 15 0
53 5 3
47 5 9
54 10 6
31 6 6
41 13 0
43 10 6
40 1 6
124 11 0
714 14 6
944 4 3
430 2 0
2,629 8 9
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Pre forma Account.
Inside Supply (as per statement) ..
Outside Supply (as per statement) ..
Total ..
*Expenditure as per details below ..
Total profit ..
Rs.
8,193
2,629
10,823
3,839
6,983
A.
12
3
0
7
8
P.
6
9
3
9
6
*Labour charges .. .. ..
Approximate feeding cost of cultivation bulls
and fodder cart horse .. ..
Repair of fodder cart .. ..
Miscellaneous expenses .. ..
Purchase of seeds .. .. ..
Total ..
1,527
1,032
102
363
813
3,839
14
0
8
13
4
7
6
0
0
9
0
9
(2) Horticulture.—The
compound was planted with some new and
additional flowering trees and shrubs. Botanical specimens were also
supplied from the compound to the Botany Classes. Rupees 25 were
credited to Government from sale proceeds of flowers.
(3) Breeding operations.—We
have 13 stud bulls of the following
breeds. They served 446 cows during the year. Income from this
source amounted to Rs. 958—
Hissar .. .. .. .. ..
Multani .. .. .. .. ..
Khatewar .. .. .. ..
Sindi .. .. .. .. ..
Nagora .. .. . . . .
Shorthorn
Australian cross
Montgomery-English cross .. .. ..
Montgomery cross
English cross
English-Multani cross .. .. ..
Total ..
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13
(4) Botanical Garden.—Several
indigenous and poisonous plants
from which medicinal drugs are made and used in veterinary practice
are grown in this garden. The students were given practical
demonstrations by the lecturer on the subject.
(5) Small Dairy.—The College maintained 4 milch cows during the
year. Thirty-eight maunds and 38 seers (value, Rs. 519-5-6) of milk
were supplied to the dog patients in the hospital and 51 maunds and
14 seers were sold to the public. Income realised from this outside
source amounted to Rs. 585.
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(6) Fishing.—There
were five tanks in the College compound which
are annually resuscitated with fish-fry. Income from this source
amounted to Rs. 303-8.
(7) Farriers' and Dressers' Classes.—Ten men from Burma Military
Police and one prospective compounder from Cawnpore District Board
attended the above courses during the year. A separate hostel had to
be opened for their accommodation, and arrangements were made for
their rationing and medical attendance by the Manager. Rupees 460
were realized in fees.
(8) Veterinary Compoundership.—One man from Allahabad
Dairy
Farm attended this course during the year. Rupees 40 were realized
in fees for training.
(9) Riding Class.—Twenty-five
outsiders attended the class during
the year. The College Riding Master trained these men in addition
to his ordinary duties. Rupees 290 were realised from them as fees.
(10) Propaganda.—Specimens
of fodder crops were despatched to
various fairs and exhibitions throughout Bengal, with a few details of
their mode of cultivation and value as foodstuffs.
(11) Demonstraton.—All
students received instruction on the
benefits and methods of cultivation of fodder crops and their various
food values.
(12) Experiments.—During
the year Lucerne was supplied conti-
nually from April to June and again from December to March. This
grass was not-available during the rains, i.e., from July to November.
Paddy crops, in addition to Jowar, were introduced this year in
older to have a greater supply of green fodder in variety from August
to November.
We also tried this year the following new crops: —
(1) Maize,
(2) Paspallum,
(3) Swede,
(4) Turnip, and
(5) Peas,
and a sufficient production was obtained of each variety, excepting in
the case of Swedes and Mangolds which were reduced in growth owing
to difficulties in irrigation.
We also made quite a successful effort in Lucerne Hay. Hay and
Straw were also prepared from Barley, Jowar and Dub Grass for supply
during the drier season of the year.
(13) Kitchen Garden.—A small kitchen garden was started this year
in which vegetables for the dog patients were grown. This is only an
initial effort to meet such charges from Inside Sources.
(14) Poultry Section.—Four
hundred and eight eggs were supplied
to the Dog Ward during the year (value, Rs. 25-8). Formerly we used
to purchase these from outside contractors.
(15) Experimental
Animals,
etc.—We
supplied 18 seers and 2
chittaks goats' milk to hospital and sold 28 seers and 12 chittaks to
outsiders (value, Rs. 23-7).
(16) Sale Proceeds of Medicines.—Rupees
57-11 were realized from
the sale proceeds of medicines.
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Total Income from Extra Activities.
Fodder crops .. .. ..
Services from bulls .. ..
Services from goats .. ..
Farriers and dressers and compounders' fees
Sale proceeds of milk .. ..
Fishing fees .. .. ..
Riding School fees .. .. ..
Sale proceeds of flowers .. ..
Examination marks sheets .. ..
Sale proceeds of surplus manure ..
Sale proceeds of photos .. ..
Sale proceeds of sugarcane and plantains ..
Sale proceeds of medicines ..
Sale proceeds of old newspapers ..
Rent from date palm .. ..
Sale proceeds of fowl .. ..
Total ..
Rs.
1,534
958
9
500
585
303
290
25
8
31
3
2
57
1
9
2
4,320
A.
3
0
0
0
4
8
0
0
0
8
0
1
11
13
8
0
8
p.
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
From Institution Side.
Ambulance fee ..
Admission fee ..
Examination fee ..
Diploma fee ..
Fines ..
Tuition fees ..
Rent from watering tank ..
Rs. A. p.
920 0 0
680 0 0
787 8 0
340 0 0
196 11 0
2,093 0 0
50 0 0
Gross profit less cash receipt Rs. 1,534-3-3
from cultivation .. .. ..
GRAND TOTAL ..
5,067 3 0
9,387 11 9
5,449 5 3
14,837 1 0
49
Raymond Research Laboratory.
1. During the year under review, Babu K. K. Banerjee, G.B.V.C.,
acted as Laboratory Assistant and was in charge of the Serum Cellar of
the province.
2. The Laboratory, as usual, was under the charge of the Vice-
Principal throughout the year, excepting the months of May and June
when I held charge.
3. Training.—Training in
general laboratory technique was
imparted to the senior students. Special instructions regarding the use
of anti-sera and vaccines and microscopical examination of pathological
specimens were also given to the same students in batches.
4. The scheme for reopening the Post-Graduate Class was submitted
to Government during the year and is now under consideration.
5. Rabies—During the year under review, 83 brains of dogs,
saspected of rabies, were received from the College, District Veterinary
Assistant Surgeons and other outside sources, and examined. Positive
results were obtained in 61 cases and reports to that effect, together
with instructions, were immediately communicated to the persons
concerned to enable the bitten animals or men to undergo an early
anti-rabic treatment (vide Appendix A).
6. Examinations of Specimens.—Specimens of blood, morbid
materials, fæces, urine and milk, numbering 740, were received from
the College, District Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Array Remount
Depôt, Rangpur Cattle Farm, Zoological Garden and other outside
public bodies and practitioners for examination and report. The results
of such examinations were duly communicated to the parties concerned.
7. Autopsy-—Post-mortem examinations were conducted on car-
casses of all animals which died or were destroyed in this College, as
well as on those received from outside. The senior students were
instructed in the methods of conducting routine post-mortem
examinations. Demonstrations and clinical notes were given as usual.
8. Examination of Bone-meal and Hide.—Numbers of samples of
Lone-meal and hides intended for export to Australia, New Zealand
and other places were biologically and bacteriologically examined.
9. Preparation of Auto-Vaccines.—Autogenous vaccines were, as
usual, prepared for the College hospital. Such vaccines were also
prepared and supplied to private practitioners at a nominal cost,
sufficient to cover initial expenses incurred in their preparation. The
reports received regarding their use were satisfactory.
10. Milk.—Milk and Meat Inspection Classes inaugurated during
the year were held in the Laboratory, and examinations of milk were
carried out for instructional purposes during the College session.
11. Experimental Animals.—Sheep, rabbits, Guinea pigs and fowls
were maintained in a shed outside the Laboratory for conducting
biological experiments.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the genetical investigations on
poultry had to be abandoned during the latter part of the year.