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Measurements of eattle (bulk, bullocks and cows) in the KANIKA estate of CUTTAOK district.
BREED.
Indigenous,
1
Bull ... ...
Bullock ... ...
Steer or heifer ...
Cow ... ...
Imported.
2
...... ......
......
......
Cross-bred.
3
...
...
...
...
Sex.
4
Male ..
Do.
...
Do.
...
Female...
Age.
5
8
8
5
6
Colour.
6
White ...
Do. ...
Do. ...
Do. ...
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft In.
4 6
4 0
3 11
3 2
Length
of body
from
behind
hump
to root
of tail.
8
Ft. In.
4 2
4 1
4 0
3 3
Girth at
chest.
9
Ft. In.
4 6
6 8
6 0
5 10
Girth of
forearm,
10
In.
8
...
...
...
Girth of
shank.
11
In.
6
5½
5
4½
REMARKS.
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KANIKA ESTATE—CUTTAOK DISTRICT.
Information in connection with proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.
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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?
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...
...
...
...
...
Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle?
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...
...
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 give milk ?
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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...
...
...
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Are Brahmini bulls let loose?
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...
...
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Are there too many Brahmini bulls ? ... ... ... ... ...
Answers.
3
26,477.64 acres.
In very small quantities.
Generally grazed. Bullocks in working season and cows with calves are
stall-fed, and to these grain is generally given by the well.to-do people.
On the whole plentiful.
No good water is available everywhere nearly the whole year. In parts
watered by tidal creeks, good water sometimes becomes scarce during
hot-weather months.
Yes.
2 per cent. Not sufficient.
During the first month the calves have all the milk, but as they grow
strong and learn to nibble, the quantity is gradually diminished, so that
at the end of 3 months little or nothing is given to them.
Generally after the fourth month, when they have mostly to depend upon
grazing.
When they are about a year old. They are broken to the plough when
three years old.
Yes, generally ; straw only.
One seer a day. There are two kinds. One conceives very soon after
calving, and the others seldom before a year is over. The former gives
milk for about 4 months and the latter continues to yield milk even
when she has carried 6 to 8 months.
Bulls not sold. Cows Rs. 14, bullocks Rs. 20, and steer and heifer Rs.
(on average).
No cattle are imported for sale.
Nil
No.
5 feet.
3 feet.
4 feet.
No.
No.