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I inspected the Dispensary which is a useful institution.
13. Patna.—The
removal of the Dispensary to Sultangunge will make
it more conspicuous and more popular as the new site, which I have
inspected, has an advantageous position.
I inspected this Dispensary. Veterinary Assistant Pal who is in charge
is very intelligent, and I am satisfied with his work. Seventy-nine operations
were performed.
14. Dumraon.—The dispensary was managed by a Committee consisting
of 8 members, under the Chairmanship of the Manager of the Dumraon Raj.
Seven meetings were held during the year.
A fresh stock of medicines was added which were distributed free.
The working of the dispensary which I inspected was satisfactory and was
much appreciated by the public generally.
Veterinary Assistant Mookerji has worked well.
15. Burdwan.—The
Municipalities of Burdwan, Raniganj, Asansol and
Katwa continued to contribute, as in previous years, towards the maintenance of
the Institution. The contribution of the Asansol Municipality was not paid
within the year.
The Dispensary was inspected by me. The Veterinary Assistant spends
much of his time touring, which accounts for the small number of animals
treated at the dispensary. An itinerating Veterinary Assistant appears to
be needed.
16. Musaffarpur.—Thirty-one
operations were performed with success.
I inspected the Dispensary. The Veterinary Assistant in charge of it is
efficient and a good operator. The Dispensary is gradually gaining popularity
though there are two private veterinary firms in the town.
17. Bogra.—The
Dispensary was started on the 1st September 1901.
There is no hospital for in-patients.
When I inspected the Dispensary the medicines and instruments were not
sufficient. All the prescribed registers should be opened. The Veterinary
Assistant in charge of the Dispensary takes interest in his work.
18. Cooch Behar.—This
is a new Dispensary, opened on 1st September
1901. It was inspected by the Staff Veterinary Assistant with the permission
of the Superintendent of the State. Some of the registers were not kept
properly. Accommodation for animals is sufficient.
The Veterinary Assistant has been touring in the interior on rinderpest duty.
19. Chittagong.—The number of in- and out-patients is daily increasing
and the Dispensary is becoming popular day by day. The Veterinary
Assistant has been provided with separate family quarters attached to the
Dispensary building. He takes interest in his work and the people are
beginning to think that he knows something about his business.
When I inspected the place, its cleanliness and sanitary condition were
satisfactory, accommodation sufficient, and no complaints were received.
20. Monghyr.—This
Dispensary was opened on the 18th August 1901,
the building having been built entirely by subscriptions raised for the purpose.
The salaries of the Veterinary Assistant and his peon are paid by the
District Board; the Municipality pay the salary of the sweeper, the cost of
medicines, drugs, &c. and other contingent expenses necessary for maintaining
the hospital.
The Municipality is not in receipt of any subsidy from Government, for
veterinary work. I know of no reason why they should not apply for one.
The Veterinary Assistant is allowed unrestricted private practice.
I inspected the Dispensary. The progress made is slow and I am not
altogether satisfied.
21. Dnmka.—The
building was completed with the sum of Rs. 1,207
subscribed by Ray Kamaleswari Prosad Singh, Bahadur, of Monghyr.
Medicines and instruments are not sufficient and should be supplied.
The present subscribers are only the European gentlemen of the station
and a few native officials. Endeavours are, however, being made to get more
money.
The total subscriptions do not exceed Rs. 20 per month, whereas the
monthly expenditure, exclusive of the price of medicines and instruments,
&c., is Rs. 41. The balance of Rs. 467-1-9, now in hand, and the monthly