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Measurements of cattle (bulls, bullocks and cows) in the MONGHYR subdivision of MONGHYR district.
BREED.
Indigenous.
1
Cow
Do
Bullock
Do.
Imported.
2
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...
Cross
breed.
3
...
...
...
...
Sox.
4
Female...
Do.
...
Male ...
Do.
...
Age.
5
Yrs.
16
20
8
8
Colour.
6
Dark-brown ...
White
... ...
Reddish-white ...
Blackish-white ...
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft. In.
3 2
3 4
4 4
4 3
Length
of body
from
behind
hump
to root
of tail.
8
Ft. In.
3 0
2 11
3 4
4 0
Girth at
chest.
9
Ft In.
5 4
5 6
6 4
6 0
Girth of
forearm.
10
Ft. In.
0 7
0 6½
0 7
0 7
Girth of
shank.
11
Ft. In.
0 6
0 6½
0 6½
0 6½
REMARKS.
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MONGHYR SUBDIVISION—MONGHYR 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
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 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? ... ... ... ...
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 ?
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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?
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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
Area 2,509.440, acres, area available for cultivation 39,500 acres, cultiva-
ble wasto other than fallows 750,500 acres, not area cropped during
the year 1.729,200.
There are certain lands outside the Monghyr Fort belonging to Govern-
ment suitable for grazing.
Both stall-fed and grazed, grain (gram, urid, masurs, &c.), and mahua
are given to some kine kept by well-off gentlemen.
Not plentiful. For scarcity of grazing, cattle are sent to pargana Pharkia
in the sadar subdivision for nearly four months (from March to June)
every year.
Yes. There is the river Ganges, and the cattle which are in town drink
its water. Those out of the town are generally allowed water drawn
from wells.
Yes.
Nearly 3 per cent. and is sufficient.
For 25 days after calving all the milk is allowed to the calves. After
that period nearly ¼th of milk is given.
At the age of three to four months. After weaning, calves are fed with
grass and bhusa.
Above one and within two years. They begin work at the age of three
to four years.
Fodder is stored. It comprises powal (straw) newari and katna (remains
of oat).
¼ soor to 2 seers a day. It continues to give milk for six months.
Average price of local cows and bullocks is Rs. 15. Bulls are not sold.
Ditto
of imported cows and bullocks are Rs. 15 and Rs. 20,
respectively. Bulls are not imported.
Imported cattle come from Patna Division, i.e., from Harihar Chattar.
For cart use.
No.
4 feet 9 inches.
3 feet 6 inches.
4 feet.
Yes.
No.