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to a substantial reduction in the mortality from serious
diseases, such as rinderpest and haemorrhagic septi-
caemia, and acknowledges with gratitude the generous
financial assistance given-to the province by the Imperial
Council of Agricultural Research which has made these
prophylactic methods possible.

3.  The number of cases treated at the dispensaries
and on tour were 796,711 [842,940], the fall being attribut-
able to the general healthiness of the year. Castrations
numbered 167,519 [171,659], the small fall being attribut-
able to a larger number of calves likely to become good
bulls being left uncastrated. As many as 100 outlying dis-
pensaries were opened to provide better facilities for live-
stock owners in the interior.

4.   Government has read with interest Mr.
Garewal's report on the activities of the Veterinary De-
partment during the year.

ORDER.—Ordered that a copy of this Resolution
together with the enclosure be forwarded to the Director
of Veterinary Services and to all Commissioners and
Deputy Commissioners, Central Provinces and Berar for
information and guidance and that it be published in
Part I of the Central Provinces and Berar Gazette.

                                    By order of the Governor,
                                        Central Provinces & Berar,

                                                C. J. W. LILLIE,
                                    Secy, to Govt., C. P. & Berar,
                                                Agriculture Department.