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Measurements of cattle (bulls, bullocks and cows) in the BUXAR subdivision of SHAHABAD district.
BREED.
Indigenous.
1
1
...
...
Brahmini Bull ...
...
1
Imported.
2
...
1
...
...
1
...
Cross-
bred.
3
...
...
1
...
...
...
1
Sex.
4
Male ...
Do. ...
Do. ...
Do. ...
Female
Do. ...
Do. ...
Age.
5
Years.
9
7
4
13 old
8
4
5
Colour.
6
Sakan, white, black
Dhawar, white ...
Dhawar ...
Do
...
...
Do
...
...
Eóle, reddish ...
Sokan
...
...
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft. In.
4 4
4 3
4 8½
4 3½
4 2
3 8
4 1¾
Length
of body
from
behind
hump to
root of
tail.
8
Ft. In.
3 5
3 6¾
3 4
3 5|
3 7
3 0
3 2¼
Girth at
chest.
9
Ft. In.
5 6
5 7
5 9
1 4¾
5 3
4 6
4 10
Girth of
fore-
arm.
10
Inches.
13¼
14¾
14
12
15½
10½
13½
Girth of
shank.
11
Inches.
7¼
7½
8¼
8
8
6½
7
REMARKS.
12
BUXAR SUBDIVISION—SHAHABAD DISTRICT.
Information in connection with proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.
Serial
number.
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Questions.
2
What is the total land area of the subdivision (cultivated, grazing and
sterile, 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 fed, 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? ... ... ... ...
Are the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains?
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Number of bulls in proportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not?
Do the calves have all the cows' milk ; if not, how much?
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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
Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks ?
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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?
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What is the average height of cows?
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Are Brahmini bulls Let loose? ...
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Are there too many Brahmini bulls? ...
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Answers.
3
Not available. Entire area of subdivision 9,55,520 acres ; cultivated area
5,44,400 acres.
No.
Both stall-fed and grazed ; grain seldom allowed.
Plentiful.
No.
Cattle used for cultivation are kept in-doors.
Bulls scarce. Number cannot be ascertained.
No. They get about a fourth.
Weaned on an average after 8 or 9 months. Fed on sattu and grass
Gelded at about 2 years. Begin to work at about 3 years
Only Bhusa and straw are kept.
About two seers in the day, for one year at latest.
Rupees 10, Rs. 8, and Rs. 15, respectively.
Rupees 25, 20, and 25, respectively.
From Arrah and Buxar subdivisions and also from Sonepore and Bettiah
fairs, both for sale and use.
No.
About 4½ feet.
About 3½ feet.
About 3½ feet.
Yes.
No.