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Measurements of cattle (bulk, bullocks, and cows) in the SURI subdivision of BIRBHUM district.
BREED.
Indigenous.
1
Bulls
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Cows ... ... ...
Bullocks
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Imported.
2
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Bullocks
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Cows ...
Cross-
bred.
8
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Cows ...
Sex.
4
...
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...
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Age.
5
Years.
8
8
11
13
11
5
Colour.
6
Brown
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...
Black
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...
White
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...
Do ... ...
Do
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...
Varied
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...
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft In.
3 8
3 6
4 3
4 6
4 3
3 11
Length
of body
from
behind
hump to
root of
tail.
8
Ft. In.
3 2
3 2
3 6
4 0
3 4
3 0
Girth at
chest.
9
Ft. In.
0 2
4 9
5 0
5 9
4 11
4 7
Girth of
forearm.
10
Ft. In.
0 14
0 12
1 3
0 14
0 12
0 12
Girth of
shank.
11
Ft. In.
0 8
0 6
0 7
0 7
0 6
0 7
REMARKS.
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SURI SUBDIVISION—BIRBHUM 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 scaroity of drinking water for cattle ? ... ...
Are 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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Are there too many Brahmini bulls ?
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Answers.
3
The total area of the Sadar subdivision is 1,108 squore miles.
No.
Cattle are stall-fed as well as grazed ; cattle are also allowed boiled rice.
paddy, &c., by well-to-do men.
Grazing is neither soarce nor plentiful.
No scarcity.
Cattle are generally sheltered during the winter and rains except the
buffaloes which are kept in the open by the Santals and jungli people.
The number of bulls is about 1/10th of that of cows and is not sufficient.
One-fourth of the milk is given to the calves, the rest being taken by the
owners
Calves are weaned at an ago of 1 year and they are then fed on grass, &c.
Bull-calves are generally gelded when they are 6 or 9 months old, and begin
to work when they are 3 years and 9 months old.
Fodder is generally stored for cattle and it comprises straw.
Average yield of milk—2 seers pucca. Cows continue to give milk for a
year.
Average price of local bulls may be calculated at Rs. 10, that of cows
Rs. 20, that of bullocks at Rs. 25 or Rs. 30
Average price of imported bulls is Rs. 80, of cows Rs. 50, and of bullocks
Rs. 50.
From western countries, such as Bhagalpur, cows are brought to supply
milk, and bullocks for the plough and cart-drawing.
No.
3 feet 8 inches.
3 feet.
3 feet 2 inches.
Yes.
Not too many.