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No. 1972 S. (Rev. & Agri.—Genl.).
FROM
THE HONIBLE MR. R. HUMPHREYS, I.C.S.,
Secretary to Government,
Punjab and its Dependencies,
To
THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND AGRICULTURE
Dated Simla, 23rd August 1910.
Revenue and Agriculture.
General.
SIR,
I AM directed to submit, for the information of the Government of India,
a copy of the annual report of the Civil Veterinary Department for the year
1909-10 and to convey the following remarks.
2. The continued demand for veterinary graduates is gratifying evidence
of the good training they receive at the college. It is hoped that arrangements
which are under consideration in connection with the King Edward Provincial
Memorial will result in the transfer of the college to a more commodious and
suitable site which will permit of much-needed extensions being carried into
effect.
3. During the year sound progress has been made by the department and
eight new veterinary hospitals were opened bringing the total up to 94. In this
connection the Lieutenant-Governor desires to acknowledge the liberality of
Lala Tara Chand in contributing a sum of Rs. 7,000 for the construction of a
hospital at Bhiwáni. Notwithstanding that the year was on the whole a healthy
one the large increase in the number of cases treated shows conclusively that the
department is rapidly gaining the confidence of the people which is a most
satisfactory sign.
4. In view of the large increase of surra throughout the province it is to
be hoped that the efforts which are being made to evolve a satisfactory form of
treatment to combat this disease will meet with success.
5. Sir Louis Dane desires to place on record his appreciation of the
good work done by the officers of the department during the year.
I have the honour to be,
SIR,
Your most obedient Servant,
R. HUMPHREYS,
Secretary to Government, Punjab.
No. 1973 S., (Rev. & Agri.—Genl.).
COPY forwarded to the Director of Agriculture, Punjab, for information,
with reference to his letter No. 245 C., dated 29th July 1910.
By order, &c.,
R. HUMPHREYS,
Secretary to Government, Punjab.
Punjab Government Press Lahore—6-9-10—139— 360— K. C. M.
ANNUAL REPORT
ON THE
CIVIL VETERINARY ADMINISTRATION
IN THE
PUNJAB
For the year 1909-10.
Review by the Director of Agriculture, Punjab, of the reports of the
Punjab Veterinary College, and of the Punjab Civil Veterinary
Department for the year 1909-10.
PUNJAB VETERINARY COLLEGE.
Examination results.
1. The examination results are very slightly better than last year for the
third year class, while they are not so good for the first and
second year classes. The examiners have again reported
that the number of students is too large to admit of satisfactory teaching and the
matter has been brought by the Punjab Government to the notice of the Govern
ment of India. The overcrowding of classes is due to the large number of men
who have to be trained for the Army and for other Provinces. It is understood
that the question of providing additional facilities for vernacular veterinary
instruction in Upper India is under consideration.
General.
2. A report on the valuable and interesting work done in the segregation
ward during the year by Mr. Gaiger has been submitted
to the Inspector-General, Civil Veterinary Department
It
is hoped that the difficulties of the College as regards buildings will soon be
removed. The site for the hostel has been acquired. Having regard to the
unmanageable size of the classes, the results achieved by Major Smith and his
assistants are very satisfactory.
THE CIVIL VETERINARY DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB.
Tours.
3. The tours of the officers of the department have been of the usual ex-
tensive character. It is satisfactory to note that each
officer spent some time in tents, but it will be well to de-
vote a longer period each year to camping in tents as there is no better, and in-
deed no other way, of ascertaining the real requirements of the people and how
far these are being met.
Disease.
4. With a heavy and prolonged monsoon rainfall, the year was an unhealthy
one, although the mortality was not quite as heavy as in
1908-09. The progress made in simplifying the arsenical
treatment of surra so as to make it generally applicable will be followed with
great interest. The increase in the number of deaths from rinderpest from 8,739
to 18,055 is remarkable, and is doubtless connected with the short supply of
serum. Steps are being taken to apply the vaccine against hæmorrhagic septi-
caemia in villages in which the disease has appeared for the last two or three years
in succession. Foot and mouth disease was extraordinarily prevalent and veteri-
nary assistants were in great request in this connection. There is a very satis-
factory increase in the number of cases treated on tour by veterinary assistants
as well as in hospitals.
REPORT
ON THE
PUNJAB VETERINARY COLLEGE
For the year 1909-10.
BY
MAJOR A. SMITH, I. C. V. D, PRINCIPAL.
General administration.
1. The administration of the institution has, throughout the year, been
in my hands. The following changes in the staff have
taken place during the year. Mr. E. Burke, Deputy
Superintendent, Hissar, took over charge of the office of Professor of Surgery, on
the 13th December last, vice Captain Dawson transferred to Madras, on the 1st
December, 1909. Mr. R. Branford was deputed in May, 1909, for training at the
College. On the 20th July last he proceeded to Dacca and officiated as Superin-
tendent, C. V. D., Eastern Bengal and Assam, for three months, whilst the regular
incumbent was on leave.
Sessions.
2. The summer session commenced on the 21st April, 1909, closing on
the 30th June, 1909, The winter session commenced on the
1st October, 1909, closing on the 31st March, 1910.
Veterinary
graduate's
course.
3. The numbers undergoing instruction in the three
classes, for the Graduate's course, were as follows:—
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
…
…
…
...
...
...
…
...
...
...
...
…
…
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
…
78
72
99
Administration examina¬
tion first year class.
4. The number of students admitted on the 20th April 1909 was 75
which number by the addition of three remanded students
brought the total number of students, in the first year class,
to 78.
Educational
qualifica¬
tions.
5. The educational qualifications of 75 men, admitted
during the year, were as follows :—
Entrance passed
Middle passed
…
…
…
…
…
…
...
…
…
…
…
…
...
...
9
36
Students from
Imperial S
Cavalry Kegiments Remount Department and
ervice Troops.
80
Second year class.
6. The second year class commenced with 72 students, of which number
71 appeared in the examination, as one military student,
through prolonged sickness, was unable to attend at the time
of the examination.
Third year class.
7. The third or final year class commenced with 98 students plus a veteri-
nary assistant from the Civil Veterinary Department,
Bengal, sent here for one year to qualify for the graduates
Diploma. Of this number, one student was struck off the rolls for prolonged
absence from lectures without permission or satisfactory explanation, and two
others were not allowed up for the examination for the following reasons, viz.
one for overstaying his leave and general backwardness, and one for not having
paid his fees.
4
Re-examination.
8. Towards the end of June, 1909, 8 final class and 6 students of the junior
classes, who had failed in one subject only, at the previous
annual examination in 1909, having pursued their studies for
another 3 months, were again examined in the subject in which they had
failed. Of the 8 final class students 6 succeeded in passing and 2 failed. The latter
two were in consequence remanded for another year. Of the six men of
the junior classes, who were examined, all passed succesfully.
Examination results.
9. The result of the annual examination is as
follows:—
Class.
1st Year ... ... ... … … …
2nd Year
...
...
...
…
…
…
3rd Year
...
...
...
…
…
…
Examined.
78
71
96
Passed.
65
56
62
Percentage.
83
78
64
Of the 13 failures in the first year class, the names of nine men have been
struck off the rolls of the College. These men had made such poor progress in
their studies and had failed so badly at the examination that they readily agreed
that it was better for them to start at some occupation for which they were more
suited. The remaining four men who failed were remanded for another year.
Of the 15 failures in the second year class, 2 military students, who had failed
very badly, were, on my advice, recalled to their regiments and one
having failed for the second time, was removed from the College. The
twelve remaining men will continue their studies, in the same class, for
another year. Of the 34 failures, in the final class, 10 having failed in one sub-
ject only, will be re-examined in June next, in the subject in which they had
failed. Five men having failed twice and being considered unsuitable for the
work required of them, have, in consequence, been struck off the rolls of the
College. The remaining 19 together with the two who were not allowed to go
up in the examination, last April, and any failing to satisfy the Examiner in
June, will be remanded for another year.
Report of the Board of
examiners.
10. The examiners in their report, remark " we would once more,
bring to the notice of the Punjab Government, that the
number of students in each class is too large to permit of satis-
factory teaching, and we would strongly recommend that this important matter-
be given the consideration it requires, as soon as possible. " This matter has
been represented through the Director of Agriculture, and, is, I understand, under
the consideration of Government.
The transport dressers'
class.
11. In addition to the ordinary classes during the year, a class of 48
men from the Transport Department, received 3 months'
training as dressers.
Nalband's class.
12. Also, during the year, 11 men received a nine month's course of
instruction in shoeing. At the examination, held in
January 1910, 10 men were successful. The one man who
failed, was, after four months' further tuition, examined by me, in April last,
and considered efficient.
Caste of students.
13. The students in the College at the close of
the year comprised—
Non-Brahman Hindus
Sikhs ...
Muhammadans ...
...
…
…
...
...
...
...
...
...
24
59
166
5
Income.
14. The sum paid into the Government Treasury was Rs. 12,454-8-0 as
against Rs. 14,223-2-0 during the previous year, or a de-
crease of Rs. 1,768-10-0.
The decrease is distributed as follows:—
Forge … … … ...
Equine treatment … … ...
Examinations for soundness … ...
Dog ward … … … ...
Rs.
373
708
283
421
As remarked last year, when there was an increase, the income of this
College is affected by the presence or absence of Veterinary Officers in Canton-
ments. During the year under report there were always one, and most of the
time, two officers present. The decrease in the receipts of the dog ward is
due to its being closed for six months, whilst undergoing repairs and thorough
cleansing.
Expenditure.
15. The contingent expenditure amounted to Rs. 17,876 as compared with
Rs. 24,551 in the final accounts for the previous year. The
decrease is under laboratory apparatus and books.
Patients treated.
16. These figures are as follows :—
In-door ...
Out-door ...
Segregation ward
…
...
...
…
...
...
…
...
…
Equine.
640
3,039
...
Bovine.
24
1,735
287
Canine.
167
411
...
The Segregation Ward.
17. Good work has been done in the Segregation
ward during the year.
The amount of material sent in this year for examination and the source
from which such material has been received remains much as last year. A limit
has about been reached as to the amount of work that we can undertake in this
respect with our present staff.
The new class for the teaching of the theory and practice of inoculation
has been held for a full period of one year for the first time. Further
observations have been made on trypanosomiasis, etc. These will be published
in a separate report together with an account of all diseases met with during the
year.
For want of accommodation, I regret to say that our students are turned
out without that practical knowledge of microscopy which is now so necessary
for the diagnosis of contagious diseases.
Working of the dog hos-
pital.
18. The income realised from the dog hospital during the year
amounted to Rs. 1,094-4-0, and the expenditure (includ-
ing Rs. 622-15-6 for establishment) to Rs. 1,433-2-2, there
was thus a loss of Rs. 338-14-2 which is due to the closure of the hospital
referred to in paragraph 14.
New buildings.
19. No progress has been made with the sanctioned
additions to our buildings owing to scarcity of funds.
Demand for veterinary
assistants.
20. The demand for the services of veterinary graduates continues.
There is no likelihood of the supply exceeding the demand
for many years to come. As remarked last year, the want
of a second vernacular veterinary college is much felt in Upper India.
Work of the staff.
21. The work has been heavy on all the staff, due to the necessity of
dividing up the very large classes for the more thorough
teaching of subjects that require individual attention. The
good examination results prove that all have given of their best.
12
There is an increase of 8 veterinary assistants over the last year. The
department is now short of the full complement by 14 men. These will be
obtained by gradual annual recruitment in the course of the next two years.
Work of the subordinate
staff.
45. The subordinate staff continues to improve in efficiency. Much
depends upon the degree and quality of supervision of the
inspectors who generally have worked well. As annual
increases are being made to the number of veterinary assistants a proportionate
increase is urgently required in the ranks of the veterinary inspectors, and pro-
posals have accordingly been submitted. An application has also been made for
an increase in the reserve staff. This now stands at 5 per cent. on the number
of veterinary assistants and this has been found to be quite inadequate.
Training in inoculation.
46. During the year, two veterinary assistants were sent to Muktesar or
Bareilly (U. P.) for training in inoculation work.
Part V.—Expenditure of the Department.
Expenditure.—Table XIVA.
47. The figures in table XIV A have been supplied by the Accountant-
General, Punjab. The total expenditure from Imperial,
Provincial and Local Funds amounts to Rs. 4,87,258, com-
pared with Rs. 4,83,764 last year. The total increase of Rs. 3,494 in the
expenditure is mainly due to annual increments and expansion of staff.
Part VI.—General Remarks.
The Industrial and Agri-
cultural Exhibition.
48. In Lahore, an Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition was opened in
December, 1909, at which exhibits consisting of a model of
a veterinary hospital and other requisite buildings, etc.,
were shown. Several charts and models showing the development of the depart-
ment and the work performed were also displayed. A collection of cattle foods
and fodder was also made and exhibited. Major Walker was a member of the
Agricultural sub-committee and a certain amount of his time was occupied in
this connection.
Special enquiry into the
cattle trade and cattle
breeding.
49. Towards the close of the year, an officer of the Civil Service was
placed on special duty to report on the cattle trade, etc.,
of the Province. His report will be awaited with interest
as it will deal no doubt with many complex problems con-
nected with the supply of cattle.
Conclusion.
50. With the enormous areas under their charge, the Superintendents
find great difficulty in supervising the subordinate staff to
the extent they would like and in carrying out the more
scientific investigation of certain diseases. More time and attention should also
be given to experimental breeding operations.
The work of the department is undoubtedly appreciated by the agricul-
tural community and every effort is made by all concerned to get in touch with
the people and gain their confidence.
The work of the organisation of the department has been a difficult task,
but it is believed that it is now on a sound basis and only consolidation and ex-
pansion are required to render it a powerful factor in the welfare of the agri¬
cultural community.
TABLES.
Number.
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
XIII
XIV
XIV A
Subject
Statement Showing the main results of the Punjab Veterinary College
Ditto
the number of deaths from contagious disease among
animals... ...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Ditto
the results of preventive inoculation … … …
Ditto
the number of animals treated and castrated by veterinary
assistants on tour … … … … … … … … …
Ditto
the number of animals treated at veterinary hospitals and
dispensaries … … … … … … … … …
Abstract showing receipts and expenditure of veterinary hospitals … …
Showing total strength of subordinate veterinary staff employed … … …
Return of stud-bulls
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
Showing main results of provincial cattle farms ...
…
…
…
…
Return of horse, pony and donkey stallions under local bodies … … …
Services and produce of each class of horse, pony and donkey stallion under
local bodies
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…...
Showing average cost of feed, keep, attendance, etc., of horse, pony and
donkey stallions ...
...
…
…
…
…
…
Abstract of particulars regarding horse fairs and shows held in non-selected
districts
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
Abstract of particulars regarding cattle fairs and shows
…
…
…
Statement showing cost of the Civil Veterinary Department … … …
Page.
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vi
vii
ib
viii
ib
ix
ib
x
xi
xii
TABLE I.
(See Punjab Veterinary College Report.)
STATEMENT SHOWING THE MAIN RESULTS OF THE PUNJAB VETERINARY COLLEGE, LAHORE, FOR THE YEAR 1909-10.
Name of the Institution.
1
Punjab
Veterinary
College.
Name of Course
of Instruction
if more than
one course
followed.
2
Diploma or 3
years' course
in Urdu.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS.
Admitted during
the year
20th April,
1909.
Scholarship-holders.
3
27
Military
students
and others.
4
48
Passed final examination during the
year ending April, 1910.
5
*68
Failed to pass final examination in
1910.
6
†34
Remaining
under instruc-
tion at the end
of the year.
In ordinary course.
7
183
Instruction prolonged
by reason of failure
to pass.
8
66
STUDENTS ADMITTED DURING
THE YEAR CLASSED BY EDU-
CATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.
Matriculated or with
higher qualifications.
9
9
Knowing some Eng-
lish but not Matri-
culated.
10
36
Knowing no English
or very little Eng-
lish.
11
30
RECEIPTS.
From fees.
12
Rs.
8,186
From other sources.
13
Rs.
4,268
Total.
14
Rs,
12,454
EXPENDITURE.
Salaries of instructing
stall.
15
Rs.
50,644
Other expenses.
16
Rs.
27,251
Total.
17
Rs.
77,895
EMPLOYMENT OF GRADUATE WHO
PASSED OUT DURING THE
3 YEARS PRECEDING.
Total number passed.
18
199
In service of Govern-
ment or local bodies.
19
181
In service of other
States, bodies and
institutions, etc.
20
18
In private practice.
21
...
Number unemployed.
22
...
REMARKS .
23
* Six passed in June, 1909, and 62 in April, 1910.
† Ten men failed in one subject only.
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TABLE II.
(See Civil Veterinary Department Report, paragraphs 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22, 23 and 24.)
SHOWING NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES AMONGST ANIMALS DURING THE YEAR 1909-10.
District.
1
Hissár
…
…
…
Rohtak
…
…
…
Gurgáon … … …
Delhi
…
…
…
Karnál
…
…
…
Ambala
…
…
…
Kángra … … …
Hoshiárpur … … …
Jullundur…
…
…
Ludhiána
…
…
…
Ferozepore … …
Lahore
…
…
…
Amritsar
…
…
…
Gurdáspur … … …
Siálkot
…
…
…
Gujránwála … …
Gujrát
…
…
…
Sháhpur
…
…
…
Jhelum … … …
Rawalpindi … … …
Attock … … …
Miánwáli
…
…
…
Montgomery… …
Lyallpur
…
…
…
Jhang … … …
Multán
…
…
…
Muzaffargarh … …
Dera Ghazi Khan ...
Total ...
Equines.
Glanders.
2
1
...
14
…
…
…
…
…
…
...
3
...
...
1
...
…
...
…
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
22
Anthrax.
3
1
…
3
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
...
...
…
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
7
Surra.
4
...
…
…
…
42
5
…
19
…
4
…
162
4
39
7
90
…
37
...
...
...
36
7
...
...
...
...
...
452
Dourine.
5
...
...
…
...
...
…
...
…
...
...
...
...
…
…
…
…
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
…
…
..
Other contagious
diseases.
6
...
...
...
…
…
…
...
…
…
…
2
6
…
…
…
…
27
…
3
…
…
5
…
…
…
2
…
45
Total
7
1
1
3
14
42
5
…
19
…
4
…
167
10
39
8
90
64
…
9
…
36
12
…
…
…
2
...
526
Bovines.
Rinderpest
8
170
1,448
3,207
706
3,220
503
584
637
359
444
1,221
845
422
623
253
634
777
618
225
60
241
27
270
104
209
21
207
20
18,055
Foot and mouth
disease.
9
18
7
35
1
146
139
1,687
195
224
72
111
221
67
107
74
125
37
143
121
59
33
9
21
229
13
2
…
3
3,899
Hæmorrhagic
septicæmia.
10
1,001
233
303
324
617
614
197
465
565
546
698
2,311
761
155
603
1,011
903
3,265
257
204
134
406
636
849
432
340
183
242
18,255
Black quarter.
11
269
173
55
…
...
31
…
…
...
10
23
...
...
...
...
...
3
299
159
97
259
99
9
…
10
...
17
33
1,546
Anthrax.
12
4
…
11
…
15
…
...
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
5
...
…
6
14
…
55
Other contagious
diseases.
13
30
…
…
…
…
44
2
…
3
…
44
87
…
…
13
1
…
44
…
11
34
1
27
7
10
…
…
..
358
Total.
14
1,492
1,861
3,611
1,031
3,998
1,331
2,470
1,297
1,151
1,072
2,097
3.464
1,230
885
943
1,771
1,720
4,369
762
431
701
542
968
1,189
674
369
421
298
42,168
Others.
Rinderpest.
15
7
41
15
…
14
…
4
28
4
1
22
74
…
25
…
25
…
583
…
…
…
…
…
12
…
…
…
...
855
Foot and mouth.
16
7
...
...
...
...
5
116
11
24
1
5
3
3
...
5
2
...
2
247
2
16
3
...
16
...
...
...
...
468
Hæmorrhagic
septicæmia.
17
…
…
…
108
…
…
5
…
21
7
…
67
2
…
13
10
…
154
6
52
3
410
9
9
…
…
…
2
878
Black quarter.
18
6
…
…
…
…
...
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
...
6
Anthrax.
19
…
…
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
…
...
…
...
...
…
…
…
200
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
…
...
201
Other contagious
diseases.
20
20
…
52
…
90
26
421
61
...
...
...
25
…
7
…
219
…
3,015
386
24
1,992
12
...
7
10
38
40
…
6,445
Tot al .
21
40
41
68
108
104
31
546
100
49
9
27
169
5
32
18
256
...
3,954
639
78
2,011
425
9
44
10
38
40
2
8,853
NOTE.—The figures for equines relate only to non selected districts, the Municipality of Lahore, and the Rawalpindi-Kohála road except where cases arc treated in veterinary hospitals and dispensaries in selected districts.