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32.    The number of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons is inadequate
for the large tract of country they have to cover in attending
out-breaks of contagious disease and great difficulty is sometimes
experienced when one or two extensive out-breaks of Rinderpest
break out simultaneously. Proposals were submitted to Govern-
ment for the opening of three new dispensaries and, although
approved, it was not found possible to allot funds for the purpose.
It is, therefore, strongly recommended that the requisite provision
be made in the Budget Estimates for 1928-29.

33.    The Veterinary Inspector, Upper Sind Circle, was on tour
for 163 days and travelled 2,365 miles by rail and 709 miles by road.
The Veterinary Inspector, Lower Sind Circle, was 166 days on
tour and travelled 4,569 miles by rail and 779 miles by road.
Both the Veterinary Inspectors, in addition to inspection of
veterinary dispensaries every quarter, did good work in the district
both in attending out-breaks of disease and in checking the work of
Veterinary Assistant Surgeons.

34.    On the whole the Veterinary Assistant Surgeons worked
well during the year under report and the following deserve
special mention :—

        Mr. Abdul Majid, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Karachi.
        Mr. L. K. Vedh, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Shikarpur.
        Mr. J. R. Banna, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Sukkur.
        Mr. S. A. Gulrajani, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Nawabshah.

35.    The clerical staff carried out their duties most satisfactorily.
They had on many occasions to work late and frequently on
Sundays and holidays to keep the work up-to-date. Proposals have
been submitted for one additional clerk and it is hoped this
appointment will be sanctioned.

            V.—EXPENDITURE OF THE DEPARTMENT

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36.    The expenditure of the Department was Rs. 1,84,546 as
against Rs. 1,27,740 in the previous year.
The increase in expenditure is due to
construction of new buildings at Jacobabad, to purchase of stallions
and also to the opening of two new dispensaries.

                        VI.— GENERAL REMARKS

37.    The reporting of contagious disease still leaves great room
for improvement and it is hoped that the system will improve, as
the defaulting tapedars are suitably dealt with and begin to
understand their responsibility.

38.    Government have sanctioned the opening of the port of
Karachi for the importation of animals from overseas and the rules
are in course of preparation. It is hoped that as soon as the rules
are approved and published, the necessary funds will be made
available for the construction of a Lazaretto which has already
received administrative approval.