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TABLE VIII.
Abstract of particulars regarding Horse Fairs and Shows held in non-selected districts during the year 1934-35.
District
1
Sind
Upper Sind Frontier
District.
Number of Horse Fairs and Shows held
2
1
Total
number of
animals
present
Year under report
3
266
Previous year
4
275
Total
number
competing
for prizes
Year under report
5
266
Previous year
6
275
Total
number of
horse stock
(not including
branded
mares)
present
Belonging to breeders
7
266
Number of
remounts
purchased
For Native Cavalry
8
20
For Police
9
7
Total
10
27
Price paid for
remounts
Highest Price
11
230
Lowest Price
12
160
Average Price
13
192
Prize money provided
From Local Funds
14
Rs.
860
Total
15
Rs.
860
Number of medals awarded
16
1
Remarks
17
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[Below letter No. 1927/G-IV-3, dated the 11th July 1935, from
the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind and
Rajputana, to the address of the Secretary to Government, Revenue
Department, Bombay, and accompaniments.]
No. G. 3739.
GENERAL DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER IN SIND.
Government House, Karachi, 19th July 1935.
Forwarded with compliments.
2. During the year under report, Messrs. J. H. G. Jerrom,
I.V.S., and M. Mohey-Deen, M.R.C.V.S., held charge of the
office for 5 and 7 months respectively.
Mortality Statistics.
3. Mortality from contagious diseases further decreased this
year from 5,986 to 5,428 and the following
figures for the past four years show the marked
decrease that has been taking place:—
1931-1932
1932-1933
1933-1934
1934-1935
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
29,347
12,480
5,986
5,428
Dispensaries.
4. The number of dispensaries during the year under report
continued to be the same as last year. The
number of in-and out-patients, however,
increased from 25,990 in the previous year to 27,402. In addition
to this, medicines and advice were given in 3,349 cases which were
not brought to the dispensaries, as against 2,849 in 1933-34. This
furnishes evidence of the growing popularity of the Veterinary
dispensaries in Sind.
5. Another satisfactory feature of the year was the success
obtained in the system of goat virus protective inoculation against
Rinderpest.
Horse Show.
6. The District Local Board, Upper Sind Frontier, successfully
organized the Horse and Pony Show at
Jacobabad during the year under report. As
in the case of last year, no financial aid was received from Govern-
ment. The number of entries was 266 as against 275 in the
previous year.
Breeding Operations.
7. One stallion was added at the close of the year, to the two
with the District Local Board, Jacobabad.
195 mares were covered as against 215 in the
previous year.
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Financial.
8. The total expenditure on the department was Rs. 1,06,463.
Out of this amount, expenditure amounting
to 71,242 was met from Provincial Revenues,
the remainder being met from the Local Fund revenues.
General.
9. The Commissioner views with satisfaction the testimony of
the Superintendent of the good work done by
the Veterinary Assistant Surgeons in bringing
to light outbreaks of diseases which otherwise might have passed
undetected.
The Commissioner, in conclusion, expresses his satisfaction at
the successful administration and at the growing popularity of the
department which is doubtless due in large measure to the zeal
and efficient supervision of the two Superintendents Messrs.
Jerrom and Mohey-Deen.
(Signed) G. F. S. COLLINS,
Commissioner in Sind.
To
The Secretary to Government,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
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Reports.
— on working of Bombay Veterinary
College, Bombay City and Harbour
Veterinary Department and Civil
Veterinary Department, Presi-
dency proper and Sind, for 1934-35.
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution No. P. 52/14896.
Bombay Castle, 31st August 1935.
Letter from the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind
and Rajputana (Mr. J. H. G. Jerrom), No. 1927-G/IV-3, dated the
11th July 1935—Submitting the report on the working of the Civil
Veterinary Department, Sind, for the year 1934-35.
Memorandum from the Commissioner in Sind, No. G. 3739, dated
the 19th July 1935.
Letter from the Director of Veterinary Services, Bombay Presi-
dency (Mr. E. S. Farbrother), No. 7023, dated the 23rd July 1935—
Submitting the reports on the working of the Bombay Veterinary
College, the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary Department and
the Civil Veterinary Department in the Presidency proper for the
year 1934-35.
RESOLUTION.—Recorded.
By order of the Government of Bombay
(Transferred Departments),
T. E. STREATFIELD,
Under Secretary to Government.
To
The Commissioner in Sind,
The Commissioners of Divisions,
All Collectors, including the Deputy Commissioner, Upper
Sind Frontier,
The Director of Veterinary Services, Bombay Presidency,
The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind and
Rajputana,
The Director of Agriculture,
The Chief Agricultural Officer in Sind,
The Director of Public Health,
The Accountant General,
The General Department,
The Home Department,
The Political and Reforms Department,
The Finance Department.
Bk Q 13—7
BOMBAY : PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS.
Annual Administration Reports of the Civil
veterinary Department, Bombay Presidency,
including the Bombay Veterinary College;
the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary
department and the Civil Veterinary Depart-
ment in Sind
For the Year 1935-36
BOMBAY
PRINTED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS
1937
Obtainable from the Superintendent, Government Printing and Stationery
Bombay, or through the High Commissioner for India, India House
Aldwych, London, W.C.2, or through any recognized Bookseller
[Price-Annas 3 or 4d.]
Reports.
— on working of Bombay Veterinary
College, Bombay City and Harbour
Veterinary Department and Civil
Veterinary Department, Presidency
proper and Sind, for 1935-36.
GOVERNMENT OF BOMBAY.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Resolution No. P. 52/20375.
Bombay Castle, 22nd December 1936.
Letter from the Director of Veterinary Services, Bombay Presidency (Mr. E. S.
Farbrother), No. 8481, dated the 31st July 1936—Submitting in proof the annual
administration report of the Civil Veterinary Department, Presidency proper, for the
year 1935-36.
Letter to the Government of Sind, Revenue Department, No. P. 52/13976-A,
dated the 28th August 1936.
Letter from the Director of Veterinary Services, Sind (Mr. J. H. G. Jerrom),
No. 2398/G-IV-3, dated the 21st July 1936—Submitting the annual administration report
of the Civil Veterinary Department, Sind, for the year 1935-36.
Memorandum from the Revenue Commissioner for Sind, No. G. 6532, dated the
21st October 1936.
RESOLUTION.—Recorded.
By order of the Government of Bombay
(Transferred Departments),
N. A. FARUQUI,
Under Secretary to Government.
[P. T. O.
L Rev H 485
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To
*The Commissioners of Divisions,
*All Collectors,
The Director of Veterinary Services, Bombay Presidency,
*The Director of Agriculture,
*The Director of Public Health,
*The Accountant General,
*The General Department,
*The Home Department,
*The Political and Reforms Department,
*The Finance Department,
The Government of Sind (by letter).
*With copies of the reports.
No.
of 1936.
Copy forwarded for information and guidance to
No. 7278 OF 1936.
Poona, dated 7th July 1936.
From
E. S. FARBROTHER, Esquire, M.R.C.V.S., I.V.S.,
Director of Veterinary Services,
Bombay Presidency, Poona;
To
THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,
Revenue Department, Bombay.
Subject.—Annual Administration Report of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency, including the
Bombay Veterinary College and the Bombay City
and Harbour Veterinary Department for the year
1935-36.
Sir,
I have the honour to submit for the consideration of Government,
the Annual Administration Reports of the Civil Veterinary
Department, Bombay Presidency, including the Reports of the
Bombay Veterinary College and the Bombay City and Harbour
Veterinary Department for the year 1935-36.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
E. S. FARBROTHER,
Director of Veterinary Services,
Bombay Presidency.
RP Bk Q 17—a
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE CIVIL
VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, BOMBAY PRESI-
DENCY, FOR THE YEAR 1935-36.
I continued to hold charge of the Department during the year
under report. I was on tour for 108 days and travelled 6,730 miles
by rail and 2,171 miles by road. I visited 8 districts and inspected
32 hospitals and dispensaries and the Bombay Veterinary College.
As usual I acted as President of the Board of Examiners at the
annual examinations of the College and also conducted the
supplementary examination. I attended the meetings of the
Advisory Board of the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research
at Delhi and Simla and also the Animal Husbandry Research
Workers Conference held at Delhi following the meeting of the
Advisory Board.
I visited the Imperial Veterinary Research Institute at Muktesar
and also the serum institute at Izatnagar.
2. Mr. V. N. Kulkarni, Veterinary Inspector, Southern Range,
officiated as Deputy Director on 1st and 2nd April 1935. On 3rd
April, Mr. Y. N. Marathe resumed charge of this post on return
from leave. Mr. Marathe was on tour for 36 days, travelled 2,803
miles by rail and 457 miles by road- During the course of his tours
he visited 6 districts, inspected 10 hospitals and dispensaries and
attended the cattle and dairy show held at Asoda in East Khandesh
District. In addition he visited several villages in connection with
the Village Uplift Movement and out-breaks of disease.
I.—VETERINARY INSTRUCTION.
3. Mr. V. R. Phadke, G.B.V.C., held charge of his appointment
as Principal of the College throughout the year. Mr. K. B. Nair,
Assistant Professor, held charge of his appointment from the
beginning of the year till the 3rd of September 1935 when he
proceeded on leave out of India for further study in Veterinary
Science. During his absence on leave Mr. K. R. S. Aiyar, the
Lecturer, was appointed to officiate as Assistant Professor and
Mr. S. V. Sakhadeo, a member of the Subordinate Veterinary
Service, was appointed to officiate for Mr. Aiyar. The remainder
of the staff remained unchanged.
4. The Students.—There were 93 students' names on the rolls
on the 1st of April 1935. Of these, 15 who had passed the Annual
and Supplementary Final year examination left the College and 13
students who failed in the examinations discontinued the course.
5. In June 1935, 40 new students were admitted to Class A and
2 old students, 1 to Class C and 1 to Class A, were readmitted. Of
these, 2 left for reason of health and 2 on account of financial
difficulties. There were therefore 103 students at the College at the
end of the year as against 93 at the commencement.
RP Bk Q 17—1
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Of the 40 new students admitted, 25 were natives of the Bombay
Presidency, 7 of the Central Provinces, 2 from Central India, 1 of
Madras, 1 of Mysore, 1 of Nizam State, 2 of Ceylon and 1 of Burma.
Eight had passed the Inter Science Examination, 1 the Inter Arts,
7 First Year Arts, 1 Senior Cambridge, 1 Junior Cambridge
and 22 the Matriculation or School Leaving Certificate Exami-
nations.
6. The Annual examinations were held in April 1935. The
results are shown below :—
Year.
Third or Class C ... ...
Second or Class B... ...
First or Class A ... ...
Number
examined.
25
22
45
Number
passed.
13
12
22
Percentage.
52.00
54.54
48.88
The supplementary examination of students who failed in one
subject at the Annual Examinations was held in October 1935.
Two students from Class C, 2 from Class B and 4 from Class A
appeared and all passed with the exception of 1 in Class A.
7. Scholarships.—There were 12 scholarships vacant at the
commencement of the year, viz. 6 for youths from the Presidency
proper and 6 for youths from Sind. Of the former, 3 were awarded
to new students in Class A and 1 to a student in Class B. The
Commissioner in Sind sent 2 scholars. There were, therefore, in
all 9 Government scholars studying in the College.
The Central Provinces Government sent 7 new scholars and
continued the stipends to 10 scholars already studying in the
College. H. E. H. the Nizam's Government continued stipends
to their 3 scholars so also the. States of Kolhapur, Udaipur, Mysore.
Jaipur, Sawantwadi and Dharampur continued stipends to their
scholars already studying in the College. The States of Rewa
Dewas and Jamnagar sent 1 new scholar each.
Thus out of the 103 students remaining in the College at
the end of the year, 40 held stipends and 63 were private
students.
8. Clinical Instruction.—This was carried out as usual at the
Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals. The total
number of in and out patients treated in this institution was
2,353 and 1,931 respectively as against 2,445 and 1,667 patients
respectively in the previous year. Of the in-patients, 469 were
Equines, 706 Bovines and 1,178 miscellaneous. The average daily
attendance was 86. Forty-nine dogs were subjected to anti-rabic
treatment.
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9. The Laboratory.—Practical instruction in the Laboratory
methods were given to the Final year students. The Laboratory
was utilised also for diagnostic purposes. The following table
shows the number of specimens received and examined during the
year :—
Nature of disease suspected.
Anthrax ... ... ...
Black Quarter
...
...
...
Bovine Trypanosomiasis ... ...
Epizootic Lymphangitis ... ...
Fowl Cholera ... ... ...
Hæmorrhagic Septicaemia ... ...
Johne's Disease ... ... ...
Piroplasmosis Bovis ... ... ...
„
Canis ... ...
„
Equi ... ... ...
„
Ovis ... ... ...
Nasal Granuloma ... ... ...
Spirochaetosis ... ... ...
Strangles ... ... ...
Surra ... ... ...
Tuberculosis (Bovine) ... ...
„
(Avian)... ... ...
Miscellaneous ... ... ...
Number
examined.
84
77
34
2
75
277
15
42
143
12
4
17
43
17
648
4
3
582
2,079
Positive.
22
36
4
......
16
78
1
4
9
9
5
9
108
......
184
485
Negative.
62
41
30
2
59
199
14
38
134
12
4
8
38
8
540
4
3
398
1,594
Research.—Further experiments with a view to ascertain the
viability of goat virus blood and spleen tissue emulsion stored in
refrigerator as well as at room temperature for varying periods
were taken up during the year. It was found that the blood stored
in refrigerator up to 8th days reacted uniformly before the 4th day
while blood stored for 11 days reacted on the 7th day. Blood-
stored in refrigerator for 7 days and kept at room temperature at
78°F for 4, 5 and 6 days reacted but the reaction was delayed in
the last case till the 8th day. Blood kept at room temperature
90° to 95°F when tested on the 5th and 6th day failed to react but
when tested on the 5th, 6th, 7th and 10th day at room temperature
80° to 85°F gave uniform reactions.
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Spleen tissue kept in refrigerator for 9 and 14 days and at room
temperature 77° to 82° F for 4 and 5 days reacted but on the
6th day failed to react. Also spleen emulsion stored at room
temperature 90° to 92° F was tested and in two experiments up to
4 days gave uniform reactions but on the 5th, 6th and 8th day
failed to react. The same when stored at room temperature 80°
to 82° F and tested on the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th day was found to
be viable.
10. Employment of Graduates.—It is gratifying to note that all
the students who passed out from the College during the year have
since been employed. Of the 62 graduates who passed out of the
College during the years 1933 to 1935, 43 are in the service of
Government or Local Bodies, 12 in the service of States, 5 are
unemployed and 2 have died.
11. The College Buildings.—The College buildings and com-
pound were provided with electric installation this year at a cost
of Rs. 4,000. The ordinary current repairs were carried out by
the Public Works Department as usual.
The construction of
Laboratory has been delayed for lack of funds.
12. General.—The hostel was full and the accommodation was
found insufficient owing to the increased number of students this
year. The average number of students occupying the hostel was
72 as against 64 last year and 40 in the preceding year. Messes
were opened by the students themselves as usual. The general
health of students remained good throughout the year and no out-
break of any infectious or other serious disease occurred. All sick
students were properly attended to by the Medical Officer.
The Gymkhana was well equipped with various modern apparatus
and all out-door games were played as before. Athletic sports
were also held. The general conduct of the students was satis-
factory and strict discipline was maintained.
Local excursions from instructional point of view were made to
places of interest. The Riding Class was suspended as a measure
of retrenchment. However the class was arranged to be held this
year as in former years, for the students who paid their own fees.
Extra Duties.—In pursuance of Government Orders the work of
production of Goat Virus has been started at this Institution this
year under the direct supervision of the college staff. During the
year 79,514 doses of virus was produced and supplied to Veterinary
Assistant Surgeons for use in the Districts. The production has
added to the work of the college staff.
Under provisions of the Bombay City Municipal Act, no person
can carry on the profession of a Farrier in the City of Bombay
without a licence and with a view to issue licenses to such persons
it was decided by Government to conduct an examination of
Farriers at this College. The first examination of the kind was
conducted in November 1935. Five candidates were examined.
All of them passed and were duly granted the necessarily certificates.
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II.—DISEASES OF LIVE STOCK.
Table I.
13. Reporting of Contagious Diseases.—The number of out-
breaks reported during the year was 3,138
against 3,768 in the preceding year. Foot
and Mouth Disease was much less prevalent than in 1934-35 and
this accounts mainly for the reduction in the number of reports
received. On the other hand, Rinderpest, Black-Quarter and
Anthrax were more widespread. In all, 88,917 head of stock were
attacked by these diseases of which 23,875 died. Last year's
figures were 1,36,688 and 19,148 respectively. The increase in
mortality is due to the greater incidence of the more fatal diseases,
and the reduction in the number of attacks to the cause mentioned
above.
Equine Contagious Diseases.
14. The activities of the Bombay City and Harbour Veterinary
Department are dealt with in the appended report as usual.
Glanders.—No case of glanders was detected during the year.
Surra.—Ninety-two
cases of this disease were reported of
which 40 were confirmed. Of these 28 were treated with Naganol
and 11 recovered.
Epizootic Lymphangitis.—No case was reported.
Strangles.—Thirty-three cases of this disease were reported, all
of which recovered under treatment.
Equine Influenza.—No case was reported.
Contagious Diseases of Bovines.
15. Rinderpest.—This disease occurred in 719 villages compared
with 567 villages in the previous year. Twenty-three thousand,
three hundred and twenty-six cases were reported of which 11,993
were fatal. This is an increase of 5,446 cases and 3,117 deaths as
compared with the year 1934-35. The mortality was heaviest in
Ahmedabad, East Khandesh, Nasik, Kolaba and Ratnagiri
Districts.
16. Foot and Mouth Disease.—As indicated previously, this
disease was not so widespread during the year under report.
There were 1,190 outbreaks involving 51,005 cases compared with
2,058 outbreaks and 106,538 cases in 1934-35. Of the affected
animals 281 died, a reduction of 280. This disease was reported
from all districts but Nasik, East Khandesh, Ahmednagar and
Dharwar districts were most widely affected.
17. Hæmorrhagic Septicæmia.—Six hundred and nine reports
of this disease were received. Five thousand, three hundred and
thirty deaths occurred among the 6,098 animals affected. This is
a considerable reduction on last year's figures. The disease was
most widespread in Sholapur, Belgaum and Dharwar districts.
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18. Black Quarter.—This disease was reported from all districts
of the Central and Southern Divisions with the exception of
Ratnagiri District. Three hundred and thirty-three outbreaks
were reported in which 2,577 cattle were attacked by the disease
and 2,354 died. In the previous year, 224 outbreaks were reported
involving 1,368 attacks and 1,268 deaths.
19. Anthrax.—One hundred and twelve outbreaks of Anthrax
were reported. In the course of these outbreaks 1,704 attacks and
1,001 deaths occurred. This disease was reported from all districts
of the Central and Southern Divisions with the exception of Poona
District, Ratnagiri, Belgaum, Dharwar and Kanara being most
severely affected.
20. Bovine Surra.—Twenty-four attacks and 18 deaths were
reported from this disease in East Khandesh, Belgaum and Kanara
districts.
21. Other Contagious Diseases.—Six hundred and eighty attacks
and 192 deaths were reported under this head.
Contagious Diseases of other Animals.
22. Rabies.—Seventy-four cases of suspected rabies were
detected of which 69 died. The brains of these were sent for
microscopical examination and the diagnosis was confirmed in 63.
23. Sheep-pox.—Seventy-seven cases and 18 deaths were
reported.
24. Ranikhet disease.—One thousand, three hundred and ninety-
five attacks and 1,220 deaths were reported.
25. Fowl cholera.—One thousand, one hundred and ninety-eight
attacks and 1,017 deaths were reported from this disease.
26. Fowl pox.—Three hundred and forty-two attacks and 193
deaths occurred.
27. Other diseases.—Two hundred and ninety-two attacks and
136 deaths from other contagious diseases were reported.
Preventive Measures.
Table II.
28. Rinderpest.—In 662 villages 89,199 cattle and others were
protected against Rinderpest. In the month of July,
the preparation of vaccine was started at the Bombay
Veterinary College and from that time to the end of
the year, 52,039 cattle were vaccinated. Of these 149 died, the
majority of which were probably infected with Rinderpest at the
time of vaccination. Although vaccine manufacture was started
in July, it was not thought advisable at first to extend its use to
the whole of the Presidency and in a few districts serum
inoculation was continued until the end of the year. However, it
has proved very effective in combating the disease and its use has