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Measurements of cattle (bulk, bullocks and cows) in the Khas Mahals under direct management of the
BACKERGUNGE district.
BREED.
Indigenous.
1
1 Bull
...
...
...
1 Bullock
...
...
1 Cow ... ... ...
Imported.
2
...
... Bullock
...
Cross-
bred.
3
...
... ...
...
Sex.
4
Male ...
Do. ...
Do.
...
Female...
Age.
5
Years.
20
15
18
12
Colour.
6
Ash
...
...
Grey
...
...
Do.
...
...
Red
...
...
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft. In.
3 11
4 0
4 5
3 3
Length
of body
from
behind
bump to
root of
tail.
8
Ft. In.
3 11
4 1
4 7
3 3
Girth at
chest.
9
Ft. In.
5 10
5 11
6 4
4 3
Girth
forearm.
10
Ft. In.
1 5
1 6½
1 9
1 1
Girth of
shank.
11
Ft. In.
0 7
0 7½
0 9
0 5
REMARKS.
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KHAS MAHALS—BACKERGUNGE DISTRICT.
Information in connection with proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.
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Questions.
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What is the total land area of the subdivision (cultivated, grazing, and
storile, separately, if practicable)?
Is any land available on a Government estate or otherwise, and if so, on
what estate, Which is suited for cattle-breeding?
How are cattle fod, whether stall-fed or grazed, or both; and whether any
grain, &c., is allowed?
Is grazing scarce or plentiful? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle? ... ... ... ...
Ave the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains? ... ... ... ...
Number of bulls in proportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not? ... ...
Do the calves have all the cows' milk; if not, how much? ... ... ...
At what age are calves weaned, and how are they fed after weaning? ...
At what age are bull-calves gelded, and when do they begin work? ...
Is fodder stored for cattle, and if so, what does it comprise?
...
...
Average yield of milk, and how long after calving do the cows continue to
give milk?
Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks
...
...
...
...
Ditto
of imported
ditto ... ... ... ...
Whence do the Imported cattle come, and for what purpose are they
imported?
Is there any special system of cattle management in your subdivision? ...
What is the average height of the best bulls behind hump? ... ...
What is the average height of the worst bulls behind
hump?
...
...
What is the average height of cows? ... ... ... ...
Are Brahmini bulls let loose?
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...
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Are there too many Brahmini bulls?
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...
...
Answers.
3
537,595 bighas in khas mahals under direct management.
Sengurkati, Lalmohan, Tushkhali, and Barguna are suited for cattle-breed-
ing.
Generally grazed. No grain, &c., is allowed.
Plentiful.
No.
Yes, generally so.
One to thousand, not sufficient.
No, only 1/8th to 3/18th of the milk.
Weaned at the age of six months to one year, and fed by grazing after
weaning.
Gelded at the age of two to three years, and begin work generally at the
age of four years.
Yes. It comprises hay and straw (naru).
1½ seers for eight months after calving.
Bulls are not sold generally. The average price of a cow is Rs. 15, and
that of a bullock Rs. 20.
Only bullocks are imported. Its average price is Rs. 40.
From the district of Faridpur; for the purpose of tillage.
No.
3 feet 10 inches.
3 feet 5 inches.
3 feet 3 inches.
Brahmini bulls are very rarely let loose now-a-days.
No.