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cases are of slight epidemic outbreaks, to treat which the Veterinary Assistant
was sent out.
It is also reported that sanction has recently been accorded by the District
Board to engage a nalbund, and that this project will pay for itself.
I have inspected this Dispensary, and regret that it is not as successful as
it used to be. This may be partly due to the new system, and things may
improve. It may, however, be remarked that the Subdivisional Officer can do
a great deal in these matters. It may also be necessary to change the Veter-
inary Assistant in charge, if things do not improve.
26. Gaya.—The Chairman of the District Board reports that the Dispen-
sary was opened on the 20th January 1900. The Veterinary Assistant Nanda
Lal Gupta in charge of the Dispensary was employed in visiting the horse
stables in Gaya town and in the neighbouring villages, and in reporting on the
condition of horses and cattle in these places. He was also deputed from
time to time to treat animals in distant parts of the district, where cattle disease
was reported to have broken out to a marked extent.
The number of in and out-patients treated by the Veterinary Assistant
at the Dispensary since the opening of the dispensary up to the 31st March is
6 and 17 respectively (Appendix XVI).
The Veterinary Assistant visited 104 villages and treated 360 animals
during the year under report, against 58 villages visited and 222 animals
treated in 1898-99 (Appendix XV).
It will be seen from Appendix (XVII) that a grant of Rs. 3,369 was made
by the District Board of Gaya towards the maintenance of the Dispensary,
which, added to the sum of Rs. 371-11-8, the last year's balance, has raised
the total of the receipts to Rs. 3,740-11-8. Of this amount, Rs. 3,353-9-3 has
been expended, the details of which are given in the appendix, leaving a
balance of Rs. 387-2-5.
I visited this Dispensary and was pleased with my inspection. The
Veterinary Assistant does good work.
27. Patna.—The Vice-Chairman of Patna Municipality reports that the
work of the Veterinary Assistant, Sarat Chandra Pal, in charge of the
Veterinary Dispensary, has been very satisfactory. He forwards a report from
the Veterinary Assistant on the working of the Dispensary, which is briefly
reproduced below: —
The total number of in and out-patients treated at the Dispensary during
the year under report was 450 (Appendix XVI), against 197 in the preceding
year, which shows an increase of 253.
A shooing forge has been established since the beginning of July by
private enterprise. Only 16 horses were shod in the first month and though
the number of shoeings has gradually risen to an average of 45 per month, the
forge is not a paying one yet. The Veterinary Assistant remarks that the
institution will not fare well under the present circumstances, but if it is
amalgamated with the Veterinary Dispensary, it might ensure a good footing.
The Veterinary Assistant reports that the balance shown in the last year's
account has been transferred to the Municipal fund. It will be seen from
Appendix (XVII) that of the total amount of receipts, viz., Rs. 1,500, Rs. 991-9
has been expended, leaving a balance of Rs. 508-7.
I have inspected the Dispensary, and the work done by the Veterinary
Assistant was satisfactory, and the Commissioner of Patna has spoken favourably
of the Veterinary Assistant's services.
28. Dumraon.—The working of the Veterinary Dispensary at Dumraon
continued to be satisfactory. The Manager of the Dumraon Raj reports that
during the year loose boxes have been built by Her Highness the Maharani
for the accommodation of in-door patients, and considering the necessity of fresh
and clear-water supply to the sick, an iron trough has been provided for drinking
purposes. There is a sufficient stock of medicines which are distributed free.
The staff of the Dispensary has been increased by the appointment of a
sweeper. The Veterinary Assistant has been provided with a horse from the Raj.
The Dispensary was managed by a Committee which held 7 meetings
during the year under the chairmanship of Mr. C. Fox, the Manager of the Raj.
The work done by the Veterinary Assistant was very satisfactory, and the
public appreciated his work.