(4)
attended 45,782 cases of contagious diseases exclusive of those treated in hospitals
and dispensaries.
29. Investigation of disease.—During the year many interesting specimens
of blood, morbid tissues, intestinal and other parasites have been submitted to the
head quarters laboratory by the subordinate staff and also by district authorities
for baoteriologionl and pathological examination. Examinations were made and
the results were noted and communicated to persons concerned. Investigations
were conducted in connection with kamri, gillar, barsati, akrah, fowl-cholera,
piroplasmosis, etc. The prophylactic and curative effects of distemper, tetenus
and strangles vacoines were tested.
30. The research and experimental station at Badshahbagh fulfils a useful
purpose in affording a greater opportunity to the subordinate staff for observation
and study of disease and methods of research. Fifty-seven cases were received and
treated with satisfactory results.
31. At the request of the Director and Imperial Bacteriologist an enquiry
is being made into the prevalence of Johne's disease.
See table V.
32. Veterinary hospitals and dispensaries.—There are now 83 hospitals and
dispensaries in the province as against 79 last year, being an increase of four
which have been established at Mirzapur, Mau in the Azamgarh district, Jais in the
Rae Bareli district and Kaimganj in the Farrukhabad district. The question of
establishing these institutions in the districts of Jalaun, Hardoi and Ghazipur is
under consideration. The number of oases treated during the year was 1,01,487
viz., an increase of 9,013, on the previous years. In addition to this 780 animals
were castrated and medicines were supplied for 7,445 cases which were not
brought to the hospitals. No more striking proof is required of the popularity of
these institutions, and it is satisfactory to note that the general public are now
realizing their usefulness, and the necessity for increasing the number wherever
possible.
The travelling veterinary dispensary started in the Etawah district is
continuing to do good work.
33. As mentioned in paragraph 41 of last year's report the question of
uniformity in the scale of fees has been considered and it is satisfactory to note
that with the exception of a few, the district boards have agreed to the proposal
set forth.
III.—BREEDING OPERATIONS.
(1) Bovine.
(i) Stud lulls.
See table VIII.
34. Two hundred and sixty-six stud bulls and buffaloes are now being
maintained in the province as against 193 of last year being a satisfactory increase
of 73 during the year and already demands for more than sixty have been received
for the coming season. The animals will be distributed shortly when they are
ready for stud work. Most districts are now beginning to appreciate the recently
introduced scheme under which the Civil Veterinary department is issuing stud
bulls on loan under somewhat similar conditions to those which have been applied
with success in the past in connection with the locating of stallions for horse
breeding. It is anticipated that during the next few years there will be an
increasing demand for stud bulls, and as far as possible steps are being taken to
provide for this contingency. In those tracts where the cows are of a generally
superior character, either for the breeding of plough cattle or for dairy purposes a
new system is being introduced with a view to maintain an accurate record of
breeding operations and preserve a register of the progeny.
35. The first crop of calves got by these Government sires will shortly be
ready and it will be interesting to note what the early attempts at improvement
have resulted in.
Arrangements are being made for local collections of this young stock and
under the scheme proposed last year awards will be made to good specimens. A
strong endeavour is being made by the department to stimulate public interest in
the direction of cattle breeding on more scientific lines than has been carried out
in the past.