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year. The diagnosis of cases of Anthrax reported from the United Pro-
vinces, Central Provinces, Bengal and Eastern Bengal and Assam, was con-
firmed by bacteriological examination.
18. Dourine.—No case of Dourine has been reported from any of the
horse breeding districts supervised by this Department.
19. Surra.—The total mortality recorded is 767 against 1,126 last year.
The deaths reported from the Punjab, Eastern Bengal and Assam, United
Provinces and North-West Frontier Province are less than those recorded by
these Provinces last year. An increase is reported in Bombay and Sind.
Two cases were reported from Bengal and after the Annual Report had been
sent to Press, 417 cases were reported amongst mules and ponies in Burma,
of which 312 cases were recorded in North Shan States, 78 in South Shan
States and 27 in Burma. Surra is believed to have been rife amongst cara-
van animals returning from Chiengmai (in Siam) and to have been generally
prevalent along the Burma-Siam frontier.
No other cases are reported from any of the other Provinces. There is
no question that many more cases occurred than those recorded. No reports,
however, appear to have been received by the Provincial Superintendents.
20. Other contagious diseases.—The number of cases reported under this
head amounts to 46,542 against 47,143 last year. No details, however, as to
the nature of these ailments have been furnished.
Contagious diseases in bovines, outbreaks,
preventive inoculation, mortality, etc.
21. Rinderpest.—The number of deaths reported this year is 156,978
against 158,425 shown in last year's
returns.
Increases appear under
Punjab, Burma, Bombay, Sind, Raj-
putana, Bengal and North-West Frontier Province, whilst Eastern Bengal and
Assam, United Provinces and Madras show a falling off as compared with
last year's figures.
22. Foot and mouth disease.—A decrease is shown under this head, the
figures being 25,548 against 27,041 last year. Decreases are reported from
Punjab, Eastern Bengal and Assam, Sind and Bengal, whilst Burma, Bom-
bay, Rajputana, United Provinces, North-West Frontier Province and
Madras, show increases over last year's figures.
23. Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia and Black Quarter.—The total number
of deaths recorded under these two headings is 63,413 against 52,370 last year.
Increases appear in the returns furnished by Bengal, United Provinces and
North-West-Frontier Province, whilst those submitted by Bombay, Madras
and the Punjab show a falling off as compared with last year's figures. Pre-
ventive inoculation against these diseases was adopted with encouraging
results.
24. Other contagious diseases met with among animals in addition to
those already specified, were Distemper, Rabies and Contagious Pleuro-Pneu-
monia. Increases are recorded under Rabies and Pleuro-Pneumonia.
25. Preventive inoculation.—Table III shows the number of outbreaks
which have been dealt with by means of serum injection. The subject has
been fully reviewed in Part B of this report under the head "Bacteriological
Laboratory."
Camels.
26. Contagious diseases amongst other animals.—Mr. Leese on return
from leave on 29th June 1910 resumed
charge of the Office of Veterinary Officer
Investigating Camel Diseases. A detailed report showing the work performed
has been submitted. Some items of interest are as follows : Mortality in
eight Silladar Camel Corps now down to 13.3 per cent. on an average strength
of 8,230 camels, which is satisfactory. A very interesting Note on Surra
spreading in the sandy desert of the Bikanir State. That camel surra may
spread in years of unusual rainfall in this desert is rather a startling fact.
No such outbreaks have been observed in the deserts of the Punjab. The
only species of biting fly present was a Lyperosia (Lyperosia minuta, Bezzi).
These flies occurred in swarms on every camel, particularly favouring the
lower portion of the neck, region of the hump and knees. They are a source
of great annoyance and cause intense irritation. The animals in their efforts