11
Fsed and keep of horse
and pony stations. Table
XII.
58. The average cost of feed and keep of horse and pony stallions
is shown in Table XII. The figures are RS. 273-9-9 per
horse, and Rs. 226-12-2 per pony, against Rs. 249-8-0 and
Rs. 239-8-11, respectively, in 1904-05.
Donkey stallions non-
selected districts. Table
X.
59. There were five casualties among the donkey stallions in the non-
selected districts during the year, and four animals were
purchased from Hissar. This left a balance of 54 against
55 the previous year. The standard scale is 68, and
Government have taken the responsibility of supplying this number and
replacing casualties. An indent for 16 donkeys was submitted to the Inspector-
Ganeral Civil Veterinary Department, but only four were available. These were
supplied to the Montgomery, Karnal, Sialkot and Hoshiarpur Districts. The
scarcity of suitable donkey stallions is a serious matter, and its effect on
mule breeding is bound to be felt shortly. A separate representation has been
made on this subject. Not only are we short of the standard scale by 13 animals,
but many of those at present at work are old and of doubtful utility. A large
number of them should be replaced within the next few years, if possible.
Services of donkey stal-
lions. Table XI.
60. During the year, 50 donkey stallions were employed at stud in
non-selected districts. They covered 3,409 mares, or an
average of 68.18 per cent. each against 71.12 last year.
Feed and keep of donkey
stallions. Table XII.
6l. The average cost of feed and keep of donkey stallions is shown in
Table XII. It amounted to an average of Rs. 152-3-7.
per head. These charges are borne by District Boards
from whom the figures have been obtained.
Collection of statistics.
62. A register of coverings for stallions has always been kept up at
stallion stands, but since Government horse breeding was
transferred to the Army Remount Department, producs
results have not been collected. During the year, the Inspector-General, Civil
Veterinary Department, pointed out the desirability of produce results being
obtaired, and asked that a method might be drawn up which would give the
minimum amount of trouble to all concerned. A system has been defined and
promulgated to districts. With the assistance of the veterinary staff, they
will now be able to supply results of coverings. It seems desirable, therefore, to
prescribe a table in this Report for these figures in future.
(3). FAIRS AND SHOWS.
Fairs and Shows .Tables
XIII and XIV.
63. Certain information regarding the source and amount of prize
money and the number of animals present at Fairs and
Shows is given in Tables XIII and XIV. In regard to
Horse Shows those held in non-selected districts only are included.
Horse Shows.
64. At the Delhi and Umballa Horse Shows Rs. 450 and Rs. 600 from
Imperial Funds were given respectively. Prize money
for horses was given from District Funds at Jullundur,
Muzaffargarh, Gulu Shah and Ludhiana. An Officer of this Department
attended each Show, and Separate reports were submitted. The Karnal Horse
Show was abandoned on account of the carcity of fodder.
Cattle Shows.
65. Officers of this Department attended as members of the Judging
Committee at the following Cattle Shows :—Choa Saidan
Shah, Gulu Shah, Gujrat, Shahpur, Lyallpur, Lidbari,
Amritsar, Jullundur, Umballa, Delhi, Sargodha, Jallalabad, Muzaffargarh, Jhang
and Jahazgarh. Separate reports were submitted regarding each.
Imperial grant for
prizes at Cattle Shows.
66. The Imperial grant of Rs. 2,000 for Cattle Shows was divided
between Jabazgarb, Hissar (spring), Lidbari, Lyallpur, Choa
Saidan Shah and Jallalabad, but the Hissar Show was
abandoned owing to the prevalence of rinderpest in the neighbourhood. At
places where imperial grants are made silver medals are also given.
Award of medals and
prizes by the Local Gov-
ernment for Cattle Shows.
67. 10 pairs of silver medals were sanctioned by the Local Government
for distribution at ten selected Shows in the event of suitable
competitors being forthcoming. Medals were awarded at
Gulu Shah (2), Amritsar (Dewali) (1), Umballa (1), Delhi
1), Jhang (2), Muzaffargarh (2) and Sargodha (2)
At Gujrat, Ludhiana and