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(ii) A new species of Trypanosoma found in the blood of rats together
with a new metrical method of standardizing the measurements
of Trypanosomata—published in the Journal of Tropical Veteri.
nary Science, Vol. I, Part I.
(iii) Ocular Filariæ of Equines and Bovines—published in the Journal
of Tropical Veterinary Science, Vol. I, Part II.
(iv) Note on Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia.
7. Fodder Supply.—During the past year, the arrangements for grass
supply were satisfactory. As in previous years, the grass was obtained from
the Nursery Garden, cultivated areas, part of Reserved and Protected Forests of
the Laboratory, and also by purchase at a distance of 8 miles from Muktesar.
The question of adding more land to the Laboratory estate for providing
fodder, etc., for increased number of animals is still under the consideration of
the Government of India, and it is hoped that favourable orders will soon be
passed on the same.
All cultivated patches utilized for producing fodder at the Laboratory
were measured during the year, so as to form a correct idea of the produce.
The total area has been found to measure 105 acres, 1 rood and 31 poles. The
subject of providing coolie labour from Doti (Nepal territory) was improved
upon by framing easier rules for taking work from them at Muktesar, but the
difficulties in securing the said labour were the same as in previous years.
8. Forest.—The administration of the Laboratory Forest was most satis-
factory, as, no fires, illicit fellings or any other damage was reported during
the past year.
Our Nurseries of Deodars have made good progress during the year and
the plants are of sufficient size and strength to be transplanted during the
coming season, in the coupe which has been under operation during the year.
9. Meteorological Observations.—The collection and record of these
observations have been continued regularly three times daily as in previous
years, and the statements submitted to the Meteorological Department.
10. Buildings.—The water-supply scheme has been completed and owing
to the great increase in the quantities of the various sera prepared at Muktesar,
Government sanctioned the removal of the 8 H. P. engine and centrifugal
machine from Bareilly to the Central Laboratory. Some time, however, must
elapse before both engines can be worked concurrently, for the present house
has to be altered to give accommodation to the second engine and centrifugal
apparatus. The utility of the Laboratory will be considerably enhanced when
the plans and estimates of the extra buildings now in contemplation and those
in course of construction are completed.
11. Branch Laboratory at Bareilly.—As usual, the work at Bareilly was
commenced by the middle of November 1905. The observations on Dourine
and equine Surra were continued and fresh cases of camel Surra were obtained
with a view to further observations and experiments. As our previous obser-
vations had not afforded us any positive proof with regard to the susceptibility
of various species of deer to disease and also as to their capabilities of carrying
infection from one season to another, advantage was taken of initiating experi-
ments on black buck with the causal factors of equine Surra and Rinderpest
respectively.
In addition, experiments as to the destructive power of arsenic and trypan-
rot on the trypanosomata of Surra and Dourine respectively were continued.
The training of Veterinary Assistants was as usual carried out during the winter
months at the branch depôt. The winter class is much sought after by the
students from Southern India and Bengal, as the climate of Bareilly is more con-
genial and acceptable than the intense cold experienced at that season at
Muktesar.
12. Staff and Establishment.—During the year under review, one Obser.
ver and Despatcher, one Farm Jamadar for Ritani were sanctioned and enter-
tained. The sanctioned posts of two Native Laboratory Assistants were also
filled up after much difficulty.
The services of a Hospital Assistant to take charge of the Dispensary now
under course of construction have been sanctioned and steps are now being
taken to obtain such a subordinate. It may be noted that 2,024 different
persons have been medically and surgically treated by me during the past five
years. Many of the above patients attended on numerous occasions.