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Measurements of cattle (bulls, bullocks and cows) in the RAJMAHAL subdivision of SONTHAL PARGANAS district.
BREED.
Indigenous.
1
Bull
Bullock
Cow ... ... ...
Imported.
2
...
....
...
Bull
Bullock ...
Cow
Cross-
bred.
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
Cross-bred
Sex.
4
Male ...
Do. ...
Female...
Male ...
Do.
...
Female ...
Age.
5
Years.
8
10
10
...
8
9
...
Colour.
6
White
„ ... ....
„ ... ...
Nil
...
...
White
...
...
Blackish ...
...
Nil.
Height
behind
the
hump.
7
Ft. In.
3 6
3 8
3 6
...
4 0
3 10
...
Length
of body
from
behind
hump
to root
of tail.
8
Ft. In.
2 8
2 8
2 4
...
3 3
3 0
...
Girth
at chest.
9
Ft. In.
5 0
5 2
4 6
...
6 2
5 9
...
Girth
of
forearm.
10
Ft. In.
0 10
0 10
0 9
1 2
1 1
...
Girth
of
shank.
11
In.
6
6
5
...
7
7
...
REMARKS.
12
No imported bull in
the subdivision.
RAJMAHAL SUBDIVISION—SONTHAL PARGANAS 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 ste-
rile, 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 ?
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 im-
ported ?
Is there any special system of cattle management in your subdivision ? ...
What is the average height of the best bolls 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 ? ... ... ... ...
Are there too many Brahmini bulls ? ... ... ... ...
Answers.
3
Total area is 473,600 acres.
Nil.
Cattle are fed both (stall-fed and grazed). Grains are seldom allowed except
for imported bullocks kept by well-to-do persons.
Plentiful within the interior.
Yes, in some places.
Yes.
3 per cent. Insufficient.
No, 1/6th of the milk on an average.
Generally within a year. They are fed on grass, &c., after weaning.
Between 2 to 4 years generally. Within that time.
Yes. It comprises straw generally.
One seer for the indigenous cows and 2½ seers for the imported cows. Con-
tinue to give milk up to nine months on an average.
Bulls, Rs. 12, cows, Rs. 10, and bullocks at Rs. 16.
Bulls nil, cows at Rs. 40, and bullocks at Rs. 50.
Generally from the western part of Bihar. Bullocks imported for drawing
carts and cows for milk.
No.
3 feet 9 inches.
3 feet 2 inches.
3 feet 4 inches.
Yes.
Very rare.