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that the results can be compared with the best managed districts in British
territory.
224. Two hundred and eighteen mares were covered by horse stallions
against 285 in 1898-99, and 351 by donkeys against 310 last year. One hundred
and twelve horses and 83 mule foals were dropped during the year under review.
225. A most successful Horse Show is held annually in this State. Remark-
ing on this Show, the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, South
Punjab, states:—
"The animals were all shown in good healthy condition and in some of the classes the competition was
very even, the prizes being thoroughly deserved by the winners.
"This shows, I think, that great success is attending the efforts of His Highness the Maharajah in
improving the horse stock of his State. The success of this show and of horse breeding in this State is very
largely due to the progeny of good sires provided by the State being kept by the breeders instead of, as in
many districts, sold at an early age to dealers or into other hands where they are less cared for.
"The progeny of 'Etah' Arab was, as reported last year, most noticeable amongst the classes for young
stock which makes this stallion the most popular stallion belonging to the State. During the last year, a
Thoroughbred Australian stallion named 'Gozo Colt' has been added to the State stud: from what I could
learn, this stallion has already been in great request by the zemindars and should, it the mares are well
selected, produce some first class stock."
I would like to see the same interest evinced in other States of the
Punjab.
Faridkot.
226. Next to Kapurthala, the arrangements are the best and most complete
in this State. One hunded and eight mares were covered by horse stallions
against 125 in 1898-99 and 97 by donkeys against 106.
There are now 252 branded mares on the Register. Famine has played
sad havoc with the young stock in this State.
Patiala.
227. No returns have been received from this State but I fear that with the
exception of the stud which is maintained by His Highness the Maharajah
and which is more interested in racing ponies than in anything else, but little
if anything is done to promote horse and mule-breeding in the State. This is
to be regretted, as, with the number of small mares which exist, much could
be done to foster mule-breeding.
Jhind.
228. Operations were greatly interfered with in this State by the fodder
famine. The stallion which is usually kept at Dadri had to be removed, the
result being that only 60 mares were covered by the 3 horse stallions against 100
last year, and the 1 donkey only covered 11 mares. More could be done to
foster mule-breeding in this State.
Alwar.
RAJPUTANA STATES.
229. This stud continues to do most excellent work for we find that not-
withstanding the severe famine which has existed throughout Rajputana, the
following mares were covered by horse stallions:—
Belonging to the Stud .
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„
Rissalas
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.
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.
.
„
„ Jagirdars
.
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.
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.
„
„ Zemindars
. . . . . . . . . . .
140
178
72
21
411
By donkey stallions, were covered—
Belonging to Rissalas . . . . . . . . . . ..
„
„ Zemindars
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
141
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One hundred and twenty-six foals by horse and 46 by donkey stallions were
dropped. One hundred and eighteen mares were at the stud at the end of the
year.
230. The following number of young stock were in the runs at the end
of the year:—
Colts .
Fillies .
Mules .
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.
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.
95
119
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