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One thousand and fifteen operations were performed, against 1,745 of last
year—a much smaller number than last year. This difference was due to the
fact that fewer cases suitable for operation were admitted. The number of
horses shod was 305, against 403 of last year.
Although the pressure of outside competition in regard to the number
of patients has not yet been felt, yet there are 6 graduates and 4 two-year
men, found unsuitable for the Civil Veterinary Department, besides plucked
students and others who are practising in the city; as these practitioners
increase yearly, they may be expected to reduce the number of cases sent
to us.
BREEDING OPERATIONS.
12. The return of stud bulls maintained at this College during the year,
under report is inclnded in Table VIII of the report of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bengal.
SUBORDINATE ESTABLISHMENT.
13. The total strength of subordinate Veterinary staff employed at this
College during the year under report is included in Table VII of the report
of the Civil Veterinary Department, Bengal.
EXPENDITURE OF THE COLLEGE.
14. Table XIV-A shows, in detail, the expenditure of the College during
the year.
GENERAL REMARKS.
15. Public Works Department Works.—Lack of funds again stopped the
progress of the larger works in the College; but we owe a debt of gratitude
to His Honour Sir Edward Norman Baker who, in spite of the financial strain,
was able to give the students a private hospital in the College in which they
can be nursed under my eyes. This accommodation has been provided by
building a new house for the Assistant Principal and reappropriating the old
one for the hospital. Electric fans and lights in the Assistant Principal's new
quarters have been installed. Four culverts have been erected over the drain
in front of the College and the old ones have been demolished.
Play ground.—By His Honour's orders, a football and cricket ground has
been provided and a Trainer and Gymnasium Instructor engaged. A subscription
of Rs. 147-12 for the Athletic Club has been raised by the students and an
equivalent contribution has been granted by Government. But the teaching
staff has also largely contributed to the funds, notably Mr. D. K. Sen,
who takes much interest in these matters. A number of successful matches
were played against various clubs. Our men have shown their appreciation of
the benefits received from the Lieutenant-Governor and for the honour con-
ferred upon them by Lady Baker in distributing the prizes in March 1909,
by behaving in an exemplary manner throughout the year and by doing well
at the examinations.
Staff.—Mr. Brand has done well, as usual, in the appointment of Assistant
Principal. I thank my staff for their successful work in teaching and their
constant and loyal assistance in influencing our students for good.
ANNUAL REPORT ON EPIZOOTIC DISEASE IN CALCUTTA AND
ITS VICINITY DURING 1909-1910.
1. The equine population was probably about 15,000 including those of
the European horse-dealers' stables. The number of stables in the Glanders
area was about 4,000, all of which were frequently inspected. In 54 stables
glanders was detected. It is reported that a number of stables have been
pulled down for sanitary reasons.
2. The total number of horses admitted into the Contagious Disease
Hospital was 416, to which should be added the 4 animals that were under