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TABLE XI
Services and produce of each class of horse, pony and donkey stallions, under Local Bodies, during the year 1936-37
Horse, pony and donkey
1
Horse ...
Pony ...
Donkey ...
District or agency
2
Peshawar ...
Mardan ...
Kohat ...
Banna ...
Dera Ismail Khan ...
Kurram ...
Total ...
Bannu ...
Total ...
Peshawar ...
Mardan ...
Kohat ...
Banna ...
Dera Ismail Khan ...
Kurram ...
Malakand ...
Total ...
Stallions on regis-
ter on 31st
March 1937
3
4
2
...
1
...
...
7
...
..
3
2
5
3
...
1
1
15
Stallions actually
employed at stud
Year under
report
4
4
2
...
2
4
...
12
1
1
3
2
5
3
2
1
1
17
Previous
year
5
4
2
1
2
4
I
14
1
1
3
2
5
3
2
1
1
17
Number of mares
covered
Year under
report
6
205
107
...
73
196
...
581
28
28
221
164
221
203
48
75
76
1,008
Previous
year
7
161
107
5
100
238
...
611
33
33
208
180
115
147
70
86
76
882
Average number
of mares covered per
stallion employed
at stud
Year under
report
8
51.2
53.2
..
36.5
49.0
...
47.5
28.0
28.0
73.6
82.0
44.2
67.6
24.0
75.0
76.0
63.2
Previous
year
9
40.2
53.5
5.0
50.0
59.5
...
41.6
33 0
33.0
69.3
90.0
23.0
49.0
35.0
86.0
76.0
61.2
Remarks
10
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TABLE XIII
Abstract of particulars regarding horse fairs and shows held in non-selected districts during the. year 1936-37
Name of fair
1
Charsadda ...
Bannu ...
Dera Ismail Khan ...
Total ...
Nu mb e r of hor se fairs and shows held
2
1
1
1
3
Total
number of
animals
present
Year under report
3
169
441
272
882
Previous year
4
191
264
271
726
Total
number
competing
for prizes
Year under report
5
129
117
157
403
Previous year
6
178
212
161
551
Total
number
of horse
stock (not
including
branded
mares)
present
Belonging to breeders
7
169
441
272
882
Belonging to dealers
8
...
...
...
...
Number of remounts
purchased
For remounts department
9
...
...
...
...
For Native Cavalry
10
...
...
...
...
For Police
11
...
...
...
...
Total
12
...
...
...
...
Prices paid for
remounts
Highest price
13
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Lowest price
14
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Average price
15
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Number of
mules purchased
By Government
16
...
...
...
...
By others
17
...
...
...
...
Total
18
...
...
...
...
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TABLE XIII—concluded
Abstract of particulars regarding horse fairs and shows held in non-selected districts during the year 1936-37—concld.
Name of fair
1
Charsadda ... ...
Bannu ... ...
Dera Ismail Khan... ...
Total ...
Number
of horse fairs and shows held
2
1
1
1
3
Price paid for mules
by Government
Highest price
19
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Lowest price
20
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Average price
21
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Total number of animals sold
22
...
...
..
...
Prize money provided
From Imperial Funds
23
Rs.
...
...
...
...
From Provincial Funds
24
Rs.
...
250
600
850
From Local Funds
25
Rs.
1,000
1,000
...
2,000
From other sources
26
Rs.
...
200
...
200
Total
27
Rs.
1,000
1,450
600
3,050
Amount actually awarded
28
Rs.
526
402
416
1,344
Number of medals awarded
29
1
1
...
2
Amount sanctioned by Government of
India for next year's fair or show
30
Rs.
...
...
...
...
Remarks
31
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TABLE XIV
Abstract of particulars regarding cattle fairs and shows held during the year 1936-37
Name of fair
1
Charsadda
Haripur-Hazara
Bannu ...
D. I. Khan ...
Total
...
Number of cattle lairs and shows
held
2
1
1
1
1
4
Total number of stock present
Bulls
3
163
250
230
96
739
Bullocks
4
166
145
90
35
436
Cows
5
100
183
435
147
865
Young stock
6
207
407
293
167
1,074
Buffaloes
7
134
163
39
127
463
Camels
8
80
...
24
39
143
Others
9
19
212
719
42
992
Average price of animal
sold
Bulls
10
...
...
...
...
...
Bullocks
11
...
...
...
...
...
Cows
12
...
...
...
...
...
Buffaloes
13
...
...
...
...
...
Camels
»4
...
...
...
...
...
Amount realized in fees
15
...
...
...
...
...
Total number of animals that com-
peted for prizes
16
697
1,360
821
445
3,323
Prize money provided
From Imperial fnuds
17
Rs.
...
...
...
...
...
From Provincial funds
18
Rs.
...
500
260
...
750
From local funds
19
Rs.
950
861
1,200
1,035
4,046
From other sources
20
Rs.
...
...
...
...
...
Total
21
Rs.
950
1,361
1,450
1,035
4,796
Amount actually awarded
22
Rs.
996
1,361
855
1,035
4,247
Number of medals awarded
23
2
2
2
2
8
Remarks
24
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TABLE XV
Statement showing Cost of the Civil Veterinary Department during
the official year 1936-37 in the North-West Frontier Province
Major Heads
1
Superintendence
...
Veterinary instruction ...
Subordinate establishment
Hospitals and dispensaries
Breeding operations ...
Prizes ...
Fairs and shows
...
Disease investigation ...
Total ...
Amount
Central
2
Rs.
...
...
5,483
...
1,886
...
...
7,864
15,233
Provincial
3
Rs.
33,387
...
77,834
...
22,500
3,500
3,000
..
1,40,221
Local
4
Rs.
...
...
31,033
...
23,140
..
22,120
...
76,293
Total
5
Rs.
33,387
...
1,14,350
...
47,526
3,500
75,120
1,864
231,747
Remarks
6
GS&PDept-NWFP—2699CVD—140—10-2-38—(119)
GOVERNMENT
OF THE
NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE
REPORT
ON THE
CIVIL VETERINARY - - -
- - - - DEPARTMENT
NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE
FOR THE YEAR
1937-38
Printed and published by the Manager,
Government Stationery and Printing,
North-West Frontier Province,
Peshawar
939
Price—Rs. 2-0-0 or £ 0-3-0
GOVERNMENT
OF THE
NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE
REPORT
ON THE
CIVIL VETERINARY - - -
- - - - DEPARTMENT
NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE
FOR THE YEAR
1937-38
Printed and published by the Manager,
Government Stationery and Printing,
North-west Frontier Province,
Peshawar
1939
Review by the Government of the North-West Frontier
Province of the Annual Report of the Civil Veterinary
Department for the year 1937-38.
The year 1937-38 has been one of continued progress
in all spheres of veterinary work. The response in the
Frontier Province to His Excellency the Viceroy's Appeal
for the improvement of livestock has enabled the Government
to expand their cattle breeding operations while the figures of
attendance at Veterinary Hospitals and Touring Dispensaries
reveal an increased activity in every branch of work and are
a testimony to the greater confidence and appreciation which
the Department has earned among the people.
Although the Department owns a few stud bulls of other
breeds, notably in the Kurram, where the zamindars prefer
the Sindhi bull, the Dhanni breed from the North-Punjab
has proved the most successful in this Province. The number
of bulls at stud has increased from 317 to 408, of which 322
belong to the Dhanni breed. Coverings by the bulls of the
Department have risen from 17,082 to 25,615, while castra-
tions, which represent the most important element of every
cattle-breeding scheme, have reached the remarkable figure
of 91,586. The Department has convinced zamindars
through propaganda and by example that it is to their
advantage to have their cows covered by the stud bulls and
to produce their scrub calves for castration, and the results
which the introduction of the improved strain has achieved
within the last ten years is apparent at every cattle show and
fair.
One new Veterinary Hospital and 8 new Touring Dis-
pensaries have been opened, bringing the number of these
institutions to 73 and 147. The number of animals treated
rose from 313,982 to 374,568. The high incidence of
epidemic disease among both horses and cattle during the
year has thrown a burden on the veterinary staff. The
Superintendent has pointed out more than once that the
present staff consisting of 17 Veterinary Assistant Surgeons,
26 Veterinary Assistants, 6 Stock Assistants and 54 Com-
pounders, are insufficient to man the 220 Hospitals and Dis-
pensaries maintained by the Department. Government are
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fully aware of the need for an increase of staff, but have
hitherto found it difficult to provide funds or to obtain fully
trained men : they hope that with the return of the 28 Frontier
students, who are now studying at the Punjab and Patna
Veterinary Colleges, it will be possible to expand the cadre.
In conclusion Government wish to thank Khan Sahib
S. M. A. Shah and the other officers of the Veterinary Depart-
ment for their work during the year. The expansion of the
Department's activities during recent years is chiefly due to
the keenness and organising ability of the present Superin-
tendent.
Secretary to Government,
North-West Frontier Province,
Development Departments.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
CIVIL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT,
NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE,
FOR THE YEAR 1937-38
PART I—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION.
1. Superintendence-
Khan Sahib S. M. A. Shah, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.R.C.V.S.
(London), continued his charge as Superintendent, Civil
Veterinary Department, North-West Frontier Province,
throughout the year under report. The post of the
Deputy Superintendent remained in abeyance during this
year also and Mr. Shah had to carry out the work of that
Officer in addition to his own duties.
The Superintendent toured for 219 days and travelled
10,921 miles by road and 8,882 miles by rail.
He inspected all the District Offices, Veterinary
Hospitals, touring dispensaries and stud-stock. He
attended horse shows and cattle fairs, arranged
cattle exhibitions in villages and delivered lectures on the
improvement of livestock. He paid special attention to
the stud-bulls maintained from His Excellency the
Viceroy's Appeal Fund.
He arranged and inspected the measures adopted for
the control of animal epidemics in rural areas and
supervised the preparation and use of Goat Tissue Virus
Vaccine against Rinderpest (Cattle Plague).
He supervised the disease investigation work and
directed the Disease Investigation Officer in combating
the problem on Scientific lines.
The Superintendent inspected the Frontier Constab-
ulary chargers and dairy centres and offered his necessary
advice. He also supervised the Livestock at the Agricul-
tural Farm, Tarnab, as usual.
He worked on the Executive Committee of the
S. P. C. A., Peshawar Branch, acted as Honorary
Veterinary Surgeon to the Society and inspected the
transport animals under the Acts of Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals and Glanders and Farcy. He remained a
member of the Provincial Rural Uplift Committee.
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He visited the Dhanni tract in North-Punjab for the
selection of suitable stud-bulls for this Province, attended
the Cattle Conference held at Simla in May 1937 and
the meeting of Advisory Board of Imperial Council of
Agricultural Research in November 1937 and February
1938.
He attended the All India Cattle Show, Delhi, held
in February 1938, where a few bulls and their progeny
and other exhibits from this Province were shown.
2. District Veterinary Offices—
The District Veterinary Offices at District Head-
quarters remained in the charge of experienced Veteri-
nary Assistant Surgeons. They were of great help to the
central office, and the officials incharge had to work
hard to carry out the duties imposed on them. As
mentioned in the last 2 reports these offices are working in
accordance with the recommendations of the Royal Com-
mission on Agriculture in India pending the sanction of the
posts of District Veterinary Officers with Gazetted rank.
Considering the increasing keen demand for Veterinary
work in the Districts, District Veterinary Officers are
urgently needed.
3. Subordinate Establishment-
One more post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon was
added to the cadre, increasing the sanctioned cadre of the
Subordinate Establishment to 45 against 44 for the last
year. Out of 20 temporary posts of Veterinary Stock
Assistants, 14 were abolished and the remaining 6
posts were sanctioned permanently from 1st March 1938.
The total number of the field staff increased to a strength
of 105 during the year under report. The number of the
qualified staff was still insufficient for the number of
Dispensaries in the Province. More men are being recruited
gradually.
4. Veterinary Laboratory Peshawar—
The Laboratory remained well-equipped and worked
satisfactorily in the charge of Veterinary Assistant
Surgeon, Peshawar, under close supervision of the Superin-
tendent. Economically it proved useful in the local
manufacture of G. T. Virus which saved the extra
3
expenses of sending for the vaccine from outside. The
Official Incharge examined 148 diseased specimens and
prepared 60,800 doses of Goat Tissue Virus Vaccine.
Necessary Sera and Vaccines were stored in the Laboratory
and supplied to veterinary hospitals on indents. G. T. V.
was issued in large quantities to immunize cattle against
Rinderpest.
PART II.—ANIMAL DISEASES.
SECTION (A)—CONTAGIOUS DISEASES AND PREVENTIVE
INOCULATIONS, TABLES II AND III.
(a) Equine Diseases—
Mortality—There were 297 deaths out of 377 seizures
ainst 5 deaths and 26 cases last year. The increase
was due to the larger number of deaths from non-
contagious diseases, as shown in table II.
1. Glanders.—Only one case proved positive on
testing the tonga ponies at Veterinary Hospital, Peshawar,
which was destroyed under the Glanders and Farcy Act
and the owner compensated.
2. Surra.—It was reported from Peshawar and Dera
Ismail Khan Districts. Four died out of 6 cases treated.
3. Forty-nine deaths occurred out of 127 seizures
due to contagious diseases other than those mentioned
above.
(b) Bovine Diseases—
Mortality.—There were 1,691 deaths out of 23,443
seizures among cattle and buffaloes as compared to 1,224
deaths in 8,374 cases of the last year.
1. Rinderpest.—279 cattle and buffaloes were siezed
with Rinderpest out of which 155 died as compared to
391 cases with 152 deaths in the last year. The disease
was controlled satisfactorily with Goat Tissue Virus and
zamindars were saved from heavy losses. The virus was
widely used in the field as a prophylactic and also in the
event of outbreaks. Goat Tissue Virus Vaccination was
first conducted in 1935 on a small scale at different places.
Its advantages were fully explained to the masses and
the process gradually became very popular among
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zamindars. Goat Tissue Virus Vaccination camps were
started throughout the Province which moved from village
to village and protected 48,718 bovines against Rinder-
pest.
2. Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia.—This disease occurred
mostly in Peshawar, Mardan and Hazara District, and
was responsible for 1,180 seizures and 775 deaths against
937 cases with 822 deaths in the previous year. There
was a considerable fall in mortality during the year which
was due to immediate steps taken to control the scourge.
The disease broke out in 69 villages and 20,894 bovines
were vaccinated with Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia Vaccine.
Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia Vaccine was used to deal with
the outbreaks with satisfactory results.
3. Foot and Mouth Disease.—It was reported from
all Districts causing 57 deaths in 21,186 cases against 4
deaths in 6,717 seizures of the previous year. Mortality
was reported mostly in young stock. Proper aid was
rendered to the affected areas and necessary precautions
taken to avoid the serious complications of the disease.
Foot baths were used to control the outbreaks of the
disease and proved effective.
4. Black Quarter.—It appeared in sporadic form.
Number of cases was small at 51 but with the high morta-
lity of 50 deaths against 172 seizures and 157 deaths last
year. Immediate control measures checked the spread of
the disease and prevented further loss. 547 cattle were
vaccinated against the disease.
5. Anthrax.—Only one case of Anthrax resulting
in death was reported from Kohat District where 331
cattle were immediately protected with the Anti-anthrax-
serum.
6. Will Fever.—20 cattle were treated for this
disease.
(c) Diseases of other animals-
There were 7,239 seizures with 1,219 deaths from
different contagious diseases and other causes of a non-
contagious nature among sheep, goats, dogs and camels,
as against 5,066 cases and 1,039 deaths during the
previous year.
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A large number of sheep and goats were attacked
with Foot and Mouth Disease in Kohat District and also
some fell victim to Anthrax and Scab. 420 sheep and
goats were inoculated with Anti-anthrax-serum in the
same District against 180 inoculations performed last year.
Mortality was also due to other causes as shown in
Table II.
Fifty-nine camels suffered from Mange in Dera Ismail
Khan District which were treated successfully.
There were 202 deaths out of 600 seizures in dogs
against 321 cases with 100 deaths last year. Rabies
was responsible for 57 cases against 29 of last year. In
most cases it was the dumb form. Brains of 13 suspected
cases were despatched for laboratory examination,
out of which 7 proved positive for Rabies. This
year 16 dogs were
vaccinated against
Rabies.
Distemper was responsible for 86 deaths among 430
cases as compared to 67 deaths in 286 cases of the previous
year. Tick fever attacked 4 dogs and killed 3 of
them. Laboratory examination of their blood generally
did not show the common Protozoon which indicates that
there is some very rare variety of Piroplasm which is
also very obstinate to treatment. Further observations
are being made on the disease.
Fifteen dogs were treated for Mange.
(d) Poultry Diseases—
Fowl Cholera.—Was responsible for 286 seizures and
221 deaths against 27 seizures and 22 deaths last year.
Ranikhet.—There were 134 deaths out of 186 cases
as compared to 37 deaths and 61 cases in the preceding
year.
Fowl Diphtheria.—Caused 11 deaths in 14 cases
during the year.
SECTION (B)—EXPENDITURE ON SERA AND VACCINES.
A sum of Rs. 11,261 was spent on the purchase and
preparation of different sera and vaccines against
Rs. 17,240 in the last year.
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SECTION (C)-NON-CONTAGIOUS DISEASES TREATED ON
TOUR-TABLE IV.
The Staff toured for 10,057 days and visited 11,104
villages as compared to 8,801 days spent on tour
and 9,681 villages visited in the preceding year. They
performed extensive tours to meet the increased rural de-
mands and to run the various schemes of the Department.
They treated 88,414 patients for non-contagious diseases,
attended 27,207 contagious cases, castrated 38,380 animals
in the field as against the respective number of 70,801,
12,100, and 33,351 animals in the previous year. There
is a marked increase in work all round which shows
great exertion on the part of the staff and real interest
taken by the people in veterinary matters. It was
brought home to zamindars that the scientific treatment
of animals is more paying and convenient to them than
adopting the old crude system of treatment in villages.
Castration of local calves at the younger age was pushed
ahead by means of the Burdizzo castrator which has
become popular in the field. All the prophylactic in-
oculations were fully explained. Frequent touring in
rural areas secured ready control over epidemics.
SECTION (D)-CRIMINAL POISONING.
Fifteen cases of criminal poisoning were reported most-
ly from Hazara District, against 2 cases in the last year.
Their specimens were despatched to the Chemical.
Examiner for confirmation and the accused were dealt
with accordingly.
PART III—VETERINARY INSTITUTES.
1. Veterinary Hospitals and Rural Dispensaries—Table V.
The total number of veterinary hospitals in the
Province was increased to 73 by opening one more veteri-
nary dispensary in Kurram Agency. All the old hospi-
tals and newly-opened rural dispensaries remained well-
equipped and worked to standard under close super-
vision. Besides providing up-to-date treatment for ani-
mal ailments the rural dispensaries served as important
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centres for the control of outbreaks and demonstration of
departmental schemes. The services of these institutes
were fully utilized by the rural population of the Province.
Though a large number of Veterinary Dispensaries have
been opened in each District, there is still a keen demand
for more particularly in the remote areas of the Province.
The number of patient treated in hospitals was 2,78,719,
number of cases supplied with medicines for treatment at
home was 27,335 and the number of animals castrated was
53,206, against 2,35,729 aminals treated in hospitals,
20,130 cases supplied with medicine and 44,136 castrations
performed in the previous year. There is a marked rise
in work at hospitals this year which indicates the increased
popularity of these institutions.
2.
Touring Dispensaries—
The existence of touring dispensaries proved very use-
ful to villagers. Eight more dispensaries were opened in
suitable villages which raised the total number of touring
dispensaries to 147 against 139 in the last year. Almost
all the camp dispensaries were located in Hujras. They
remained properly equipped and were regularly opened on
fixed days to treat village animals. During the year
95,849 animals were treated as compared with 78,253 cases
in the preceding year.
3. Hospital Buildings-
Additions and alterations were made in the hospital
buildings where necessary. Nearly all the rural dispen-
saries continued functioning in hired houses. The con-
struction of regular standard buildings is urgently needed
Inadequate accommodation and unhygienic conditions of
the rented village houses accounted for much trouble both
to the establishment and public. Work at rural dispen-
saries has been encouraging.
PART IV—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY.
SECTION (A) EQUINE BREEDING—TABLES X AND XI.
1. Horse Breeding-
There were 5 Arab and 2 T. B. E. Horse Stallions
maintained in non-selected districts. Their condition,
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gear and service remained satisfactory during the year and
their exercise, grass, grain etc., were properly looked after.
They covered 314 mares.
2. Mule and Donkey Breeding—
On 1st of April 1937, there were 15 donkey stallions
on stud against 17 in the beginning of the preceding year.
One more donkey was purchased from the Government
Cattle Farm, Hissar, and 1 was cast off in Kohat District
during the year leaving the balance 15 again. Necess-
ary changes were made their stands according to
demands. They were maintained in good bodily condition
and they covered 1,131 mares against 1,008 coverings of
last year. There is great scope for developing donkey
and mule breeding in certain hilly tracts of the Province
where the only means of transport are these animals.
SECTION (B) CATTLE BREEDING–TABLES VIII
ANDVIII-A.
Improvement of livestock especially approved cattle
breeding received much more attention from the Depart-
ment. Day by day its importance was keenly realized
by farmers and the demand for producing good plough
bullocks and rich milch cows at home increased to a
notable extent. As compared to the old uneconomic and,
non-descript cattle on the Frontier there is today a well
advanced cattle breeding scheme extending all over the
Province which is the result of the last few year's con-
tinuous efforts in improving the local breed scienti-
fically, by the introduction of Dhanni blood. In this way
a considerable check is effected to the outflow
of money which left this Province every year for the
purchase of plough bullocks from the Punjab. Depart-
mental propaganda effected a great deal in educating the
agriculturists in approved animal breeding. Extensive
propaganda was undertaken to bring home to zamindars
the fact that it is far more paying to keep only a small
number of well bred cattle than to keep many worthless
uneconomic animals. The latter practice is largely
responsible for causing unnecessary burden on the already
limited fodder resources of the countryside ; they were
advised to use only the subsidy bulls for covering their