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FINAL COURSE OF STUDY.
PART I.–STATE VETERINARY MEDICINE.
A total of 600 hours' instruction, comprising lectures, demonstrations, and practical work
shall be given in the group of subjects comprised in Part I, distributed over the 3rd and 4th
years of study, in the following manner:—
(a) Elementary Pathology
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(b) Parasitology
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(c) General hygiene
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(d) Breeding .
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(e) Meat and milk hygiene
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(f) Preventive medicine .
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(g) Sanitary law
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Lectures
Hours
40
80
40
20
20
80
10
Demonstra-
tions and
practical
work
Hours
80
100
40
30
20
20
20
PART II.–CLINICAL VETERINARY PRACTICE.
A total of 1,200 hours' instruction, comprising lectures, demonstrations, practical operative
work and hospital practice shall be given in this group of subjects, distributed over the third
and fourth years of study in the following manner:—
(a) Surgery.—Lectures, 120 hours; practical operative surgery, 100 hours; examination
of horses for soundness, 50 hours; shoeing, 50 hours; hospital practice, 500 hours.
(b) Semiology.—Lectures, 60 hours; practical work, 180 hours.
(c) Therapeutics.—Lectures, 60 hours; practical work, 40 hours.
(d) Obstetrics.—Lectures, 20 hours; practical work, 20 hours.
It was considered unnecessary to draw up a detailed syllabus of the subjects laid down for
study during the third and fourth years of the curriculum, as the detailed syllabus of the Punjab
Veterinary College, Lahore, 1921, with some re-arrangement of various headings, was deemed
suitable to the proposed requirements.
Staff required for the Veterinary Colleges.
The Meeting desired to emphasise that a mere revision of the curriculum to meet modern
developments in veterinary science would not raise the standard of veterinary education in India
unless a staff of competent teachers were provided to ensure a uniform standard of instruction
in all the colleges as proposed in the revised curriculum recommended.
It was considered that the staff necessary to teach the subjects of the curriculum was as
follows:—
I.—First Year—Preliminary Science.
Biology, Chemistry and Elementary Physics.—One lecturer in each subject while these subjects
are being taught intramurally.
Animal management—to be taught by a hospital surgeon.
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Prospects of Graduates.
As the proposed curriculum aims at satisfying the desires of the Government of India to
establish a higher standard of Veterinary education in India, and the cost of training is thereby
enhanced, the Meeting considered that in order to obtain the necessary recruits it was essential
that the pay and prospects of graduates should be considerably improved, so as to compare
favourably with those of other scientific professions in India.
University Status and Affiliation with the Universities.
The course of study proposed was considered to be of a sufficiently high standard to warrant
university recognition and the conference of a special degree in Science at the Universities [B.Sc.
(Vet.)] affiliation of the Colleges with the Universities was regarded as a necessary step towards
the attainment of the requisite professional status.
Path of Ascent to the Imperial Service.
The Meeting considered that selected students, who had taken the proposed degree in Veteri-
nary Science, might be regarded as candidates for appointment to the Imperial Service after
undergoing a further course of post-graduate instruction in India.
Scheme of post-graduate study suggested by Mr. Edwards to be given at Muktesar to lseected
Officers of the Provincial Service prior to entry to the Imperial Service (see attached copy).
The suggested post-graduate course of study was briefly discussed and the Meeting was of
the opinion that it had not had sufficient opportunity to study the subject fully and that it could
not express definite views on its merits without mature consideration. It was further of the
opinion, however, that pending final consideration of the suggested scheme the proposal to send
Provincial Officers to England should be held in abeyance and that, in the meantime. Mr.
Edwards' scheme should be circulated to Provincial Governments for opinion at the very
earliest opportunity.
A. SMITH,
The 15th February 1922.
President.
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APPENDIX II.
An abstract of a paper on "Infectious Lymphangitis among cattle
in the Madras Presidency" by Mr. V. Krishna Murthi.
This disease is prevalent among cattle of the Madras Presidency, especially draught ones.
The symptoms exhibited by the animals are similar to those observed by Colonel Raymond, the
late Colonel Holmes, and Mr. Sheather in the outbreaks of the disease investigated by them.
In the great majority of cases the superficial glands become involved and very occasionally the
lungs are affected in which case the prognosis is unfavourable.
The mode of infection has been traced to some pre-existing wounds, especially yoke galls
by both Colonel Raymond and the late Colonel Holmes. But the writer is of opinion that the
infection seems to occur through some suctorial insect especially cattle lice.
The causative agent resembles the one referred to by Mr. Sheather. This can be demonstrat-
ed in smears of pus from natural as well as experimental lesions taken from the affected glands
before they have undergone complete caseation. The organism shows extensive pleomorphism
on culture media. Intraperitoneal injection of cultures of organisms produce orchitis in guinea-
pigs. Sections of affected glands reveal in early stages extensive formation of new connective
tissue with suppurating focii. When the lungs become involved they are found studded with
nodules which contain pus similar in character to that in the affected glands. Sections of
affected areas of lung tissue reveal catarrhal pneumonia. The bronchial glands have not been
found to be affected even in severe cases of lung affections.
The general treatment adopted was surgical opening of abscesses followed by antiseptic
dressings. In complicated cases a vaccine prepared from broth cultures of the organism
has been used and the results are recorded.
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APPENDIX III.
An abstract of a paper on "Nasal Granuloma in cattle occurring in
the Madras Presidency" by Mr. V. Krishna Murthi.
Nasal Granuloma is an infective disease prevailing among cattle in the Madras Presidency.
The disease is chronic in nature and limited to the nasal mucous membrane where they are found
as small rounded growths varying from a large millet seed to a big pea and having the appearance
of granulation tissue. The animals affected continuously sneeze and produce a snuffling noise
during breathing accompanied by a thick muco-purulent discharge from the nostrils. No
constitutional disturbance is generally noticed.
The causative agent is due to a variety of streptothrix. This variety is demonstrable in
sections of tissues. In respect of staining characters it differs from Actinomycosis bovis in its
being both acid and alcohol fast and from other varieties of streptothrix described, in the lesions
being particularly confined to the nasal mucous membrane. The mode of infection arises through
wounds on the nasal mucous membrane coming in contact with infected food or water.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
General Administration . . . . . . . . . .
Veterinary Instruction . . . . . . . . . .
Treatment of disease . . . . . . . . . .
Breeding operations . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinate Establishment
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Expenditure of the College . . . . . . . . . .
General Remarks . . . . . . . . . .
Report on Epizootic disease in Calcutta and suburbs . . . . . . . . . .
Report of the Raymond Research Laboratory . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDICES.
Table I
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Table
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3
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7
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
BENGAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
(including the Reports of the Epizootic Disease in Calcutta and its Vicinity
and of the Research Laboratory)
FOR THE YEAR 1909-1910.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION.
THE duties of my appointment were the same as last year, namely :—the
Principalship of the Bengal Veterinary College, the Charge of the Research
Laboratory, the control of the Epizootic Disease in Calcutta and its vicinity and
the general control over promotion and posting of the staff of the Civil
Veterinary Department in Bengal. During the absence of the Superin-
tendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Bengal, on leave from 19th August to
18th December 1909, 1 filled his appointment; but the touring, except in one
or two special cases, was done by my chief Glanders Inspector. The work of
all the branches was kept up to date.
VETERINARY INSTRUCTION.
2. The Students.—There were 162 students on the College rolls at the
commencement of the session (exclusive of the special student sent by the
Government of Burma who ceased to attend), but the number was gradually
reduced to 132, comprising 79 Hindus, 45 Muhammadans, 5 Christians and
3 Buddhists. Of these, 48 came from Bengal, 16 from Bihar, 3 from Orissa,
3 from the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, 53 from Eastern Bengal and
Assam, 3 from Madras, 1 from the Punjab, 4 from Burma and 1 from Port
Blair.
Class A.—The total number of students in class A was 73 in the beginning
of the session, consisting of 68 new men and 5 plucked students of last year.
Subsequently 14 were removed for incompetence and 16 were advised to take
up other work or left of their own accord, giving various reasons. Thus 43
remained throughout the year.
Class B.—Forty-eight students were in this class throughout the year.
Class C.—Forty-one men attended lectures throughout the year.
3. The examinations lasted 10 days (1st to 10th March). The theory
and practice of inoculation is now included in the final examination, under
orders of the Government of India; the subject was always taught in the
College as part of the ordinary curriculum.
( 6 )
these, various morbid growths such as Carcinoma, Infective Sarcoma, different
kinds of Entozoa, etc., were also the subjects of reports.
SECTION VI.
The following doses of serum and biological products were issued from
this laboratory:—
SECTION VII.
Avian Pasteurellosis.—I have completed an investigation and report about
the mortality of fowls in Calcutta due to Pasteurellosis. The disease was
diagnosed and reported to Government on 26th October last.
Examination of bonemeal.—Samples of bonemeal to be exported to New
Zealand were taken at various bone mills and bacteriologically examined.
They were found to be free from Anthrax or germs likely to be poisonous to
man or animal.
Post-graduate course.—Government has sanctioned a post-graduate course
for Veterinary Assistants prior to their promotion to inspectorship. The course
lasts 3½ months. Two officers of the Subordinate Veterinary Department of
Eastern Bengal and Assam attended.
Supply of material.—We have been able to render assistance to the
Imperial Bacteriologist, Major W. D. Sutherland, M.D., I.M.S., and Professor Sir
John M'Fadyean of the London Veterinary College, by supplying them with
material for their work. An application for specimens, etc., from the
Melbourne University will be complied with. I have also received a letter from
Dr. N. Annandale, B.A., D.SC., of the Indian Museum, asking for specimens of
Indian nematodes, ticks, etc. Dr. R. T. Leiper, M.B., CH.B., of the University
of London School of Tropical Medicine has also made a similar request.
These demands will, as far as possible, be supplied with great pleasure.
Publications.—The following reports have been prepared of which (a), (c),
(d), (e), (f) and (h) have been published:—
(a) Infective Lymphangitis among draft bullocks in Calcutta (a con-
densed report) by Colonel F. Raymond.
(b) Fowl Cholera (Pasteurellosis) by Colonel F. Raymond.
(c) Canine Cysticercosis by Mr. S. N. Mitter.
(d) Generalised Tuberculosis in a Macacus by Mr. S. N. Mitter.
(e) Four recent cases of Bovine Tuberculosis in Calcutta by Mr. S. N.
Mitter.
(f) Gnathostomum Spenigerum in the stomach of a domestic cat by
Mr. S. N. Mitter.
(g) Cutaneus Filariasis in a dog by Mr. S. N. Mitter.
(h) Cœnurus Serialis in a goat by Mr. D. Dey.
3. General remarks.—My Assistants, Mr. S. N. Mitter, G.B.V.C., Babu
Sachindra Kishore Das Roy, and Babu Sasi Bhuson Mondal (Artist) have,
as usual, done their work zealously and well. Mr. S. N. Mitter prepared a
number of papers, under my supervision, for issue.
Anti-rinderpest serum
Anti-anthrax
do.
Mallein
Tuberculin
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Calcutta
and Suburbs
(doses).
7,181
Nil
691
85
District
(doses).
31,419
100
90
30
( 7 )
TABLE I.
Provincial report showing the main results of the Bengal Veterinary College during the year 1909-10.
VETERINARY
COLLEGES AND
SCHOOLS.
1
Prinary College,
Bengal.
Total
Name of
course of
instruction,
if more than
one course
followed.
2
Three years'
course in
English.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS—
Admit-
ted dur-
ing the
year.
Scholarship-holders.
3
35
So
Others.
4
8
8
Pas s ed dur i ng the year.
6
32
32
Fai l
ed to pass out.
6
5
6
Remain-
ing under
instruc-
tion at
the end of
the year.
In ordinary course.
7
76
75
Instruction prolonged by
reason of failure to pass.
8
23
23
SSTUDENTS
ADMITTED
DURING
THE TEAR
CLASSED
BY EDUCA-
TIONAL
QUALIFICA-
TIONS.
Matriculates or with higher
qualifications.
0
3
3
Knowing some English but
not matriculated.
10
40
40
Knowing no English or
very little English.
11
Nil
Nil
RECEIPTS.
From fees.
12
No College fee is charged for
instruction.
Others.
13
Fine of students, Rs. 15-8.
Total.
14
Rs. 15-8.
EXPENDITURE.
Instructing staff and
their salaries.
15
Rs. A
Principal's
salary
... 24,124
Assistant
Principal's
salary
... 5,455
Five Lecturer's
salary
... 10,750
Gymna s i u m
Instructor's
salary
...
117
Riding Master's
salary
...
2G3
Principal's
salary
... 24,124
Assistant
Principal's
salary
... 5,455
Five Lecturer's
salary
... 10,750
Gymna s i u m
Instructor's
salary
...
117
Riding Master's
salary
...
2G3
40,709 9
. p
3
0
0
6
0
3
0
0
6
0
.
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
8
0
8
Others.
16
Rs.
Stipends ... 1,865
Allowance to
Examiners
450
Prizes
... 686
Chemical ap-
paratus ... 130
Stipends ... 1,865
Allowance to
Examiners
450
Prizes
... 686
Chemical ap-
paratus ... 130
3,138
A. P
5 1
0
15
3
5 1
0
15
3
8
.
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
4
Total.
17
Rs. A. P.
43,848 2 0
EMPLOYMENT
OF
SYU-
----- WHO PASSED
OUT DURING THE
THREE YEARS
PRECEDING.
Total number passed.
18
80
89
In service of Government
or local bodies.
19
78
78
In service of other local
committees or institu-
tions.
20
...
In private service.
21
2
2
Unemployed
in veterinary
work.
22
9
a
TABLE XIV-A.
Statement showing the expenditure of the Bengal Veterinary College during the year 1909-10.
HEADS OF ACCOUNTS.
Superintendence ... ...
Veterinary Instruction
Subordinate Establishment
Hospitals and Dispensaries ...
Breeding Operations
Prizes
Fairs and Shows
Total
AMOUNT.
Imperial.
Rs.
..
24,124
...
...
..
..
..
24,124
A.
.
3
.
.
.
3
P.
0
0
Provincial.
Rs.
8,222
1,16,634
13,193
828
...
...
...
1,38,878
A.
3
5
5
5
3
P.
1
9
8
4
10
Local.
Rs.
...
11,909
...
..
..
...
..
11,909
A.
15
.
.
.
15
P.
10
10
Total.
Rs.
8,222
1,52,668
13,193
828
...
...
...
1,74,912
A.
8
8
5
5
6
P.
I
7
8
4
8
(These figures are subject to modification by the Accountant-General, Bengal.)
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CIVIL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, BENGAL,
FOR THE YEAR
1909-1910.
CALCUTTA:
BENGAL SECRETARIAT BOOK DEPOT.
1909.
[Maximum limit, 15 pages.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PREFACE AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION.
Officers in charge, duration to tours, etc. . . . . . . . . . .
PART I.—VETERINARY INSTRUCTION.
Inoculation training of Veterinary Assistants
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Training of Inspectors and Veterinary Assistants in Laboratory methods and General
Practice . . . . . . . . . .
PART II.—TREATMENT OF DISEASES.
Contagious Diseases in Equines and Bovines
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Preventive Inoculation . . . . . . . . . .
Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries . . . . . . . . . .
Shoeing forges . . . . . . . . . .
Itinerating Veterinary Assistants work . . . . . . . . . .
PART III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
Bovines—
Stud bulls and other produce . . . . . . . . . .
Bull rearing and breeding farms and depots—
Sripur Farm . . . . . . . . . .
Bettiah Farm . . . . . . . . . .
Kalimpong Farm . . . . . . . . . .
Equines—
Horse and poney stallions . . . . . . . . . .
Fairs and shows . . . . . . . . . .
Biting flies . . . . . . . . . .
Other specimens . . . . . . . . . .
PART IV.—THE SUBORDINATE STAFF.
Numbers, supervision and work performed . . . . . . . . . .
PART V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.
Departmental Expenditure . . . . . . . . . .
PART VI.—GENERAL REMARKS.
Medicine chests to be kept at thanas . . . . . . . . . .
Glanders and farcy rules . . . . . . . . . .
Destruction of stray dogs . . . . . . . . . .
Cattle survey . . . . . . . . . .
Increase of work in the office . . . . . . . . . .
APPENDICES.
Table
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„ IV
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„ V
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„ VI
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„ VII
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„
VIII
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„ IX
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„ X
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„ XI
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„ XII
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„ XIII
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„ XIV
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„ XIV(a)
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PAGE.
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3-4
4-6
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12
12
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vii
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He attended 13 outbreaks of Rinderpest, 3 of Foot-and-Mouth disease.
2 of Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia and two of Glanders.
Mr. K. C. Moitra—Was in charge of the Orissa Circle with his head-
quarters at Cuttack till 15th March 1910, when he was superseded. He was
on tour for 248 days and made five inspections of Cuttack and Balasore dis-
pensaries, seven of Sambalpur dispensary in his circle and also inspected
the work of the Itinerant Veterinary Assistants of Puri and Khurcla thrice,
Midnapore twice and Angul and Bargarh once only during the year. He
attended 28 outbreaks of Rinderpest, three of Hæmorrhagic Septicaemia, 14
of Foot-and-Mouth disease and one of glanders.
The present incumbent is Mr. D. N. Sarkar who has been placed in
charge on probation. He went through a Post Graduate course at the
Veterinary College, Belgachia, before taking up his appointment.
93. As regards the work of the Inspectors, they have had an arduous
year and with one exception have given satisfaction. I wish to mention
specially, the first Inspector, Mr. N. L. Mitter, who has been of great assis-
tance and the second Inspector, Mr. P. N. Das, who conducted the glanders
work in his circle with considerable tact and thoroughness. The Inspector of
the Cuttack Circle had to revert for unsatisfactory work.
PART V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT.
94. Table XIV (a) shows in detail the cost of the department during the
year.
PART VI.—GENERAL REMARKS.
95. During the year under report, proposals have been placed before
District Boards for the supply of chests of medicines to be kept at thanas,
for the purpose of replenishing the Veterinary Assistant's stock while he is on
tour ; it is satisfactory to note that most of those bodies have agreed to the
suggestion and that they will give effect to it during the coming year.
96. The old rules framed under the Glanders and Farcy Act have been
revised and are now pending before Government for sanction. Proposals
have also been submitted for the inclusion of Epizootic Lymphangitis and
Surra in the Glanders and Farcy Act as applied to the Province.
97. Attention must again be drawn to the unsatisfactory manner in which
stray dogs are dealt with. They are a grave menace to life and their destruc-
tion at certain periods of the year should be made compulsory in all municipal-
ities or other places open to the public.
98. During the next cold weather it is proposed to start a cattle survey of
the Province on the lines laid down by Colonel Morgan in 1906. Proposals
have already been submitted to the Director of Agriculture for appoval.
99. The office staff was increased by the addition of one clerk. Their
work is satisfactory.
100. My thanks in an especial manner are due to Colonel Raymond for his
advice, and I must also acknowledge gratefully the help which the District
Officers and the Managers of the various Court of Wards' estates gave the
Department in the discharge of its duties during the year.
D. QUINLAN, I.C.V.D ,
Supdt. Civil Veterinary, Dept., Bengal.