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this obscure infection. Detailed investigation n respect of the
incidence, cause and methods of control has been undertaken by the
Veterinary Investigation Officer.

38.   Piroplasmosis.—6 cases were confirmed micros-
copically includ ng two goats. All responded well to trypan blue
treatment.

                            Canine diseases.

39.  Piroplasmosis.—P. canis was confirmed in 18 [15] and
P. gibsoni in 5 [3] cases. The affected animals were treated with
trypan blue and tryparsamide injections, respectively, with satisfac-
tory results.

40.  Distemper.—Park Davis distemper vaccine was adminis-
tered to 88 [83] pups as a prophylactic measure.

41.  Rabies.—27 dogs received anti-rabic treatment at
Nagpur, Jubbulpore and Hoshangabad dispensaries.

                            Poultry diseases.

42.   Ranikhet.—The occurrence of this disease was detected
for the first time in the Province.

43.  Fowl cholera.—This disease was confirmed in 20 [14]
birds and was controlled by the adoption of the following protective
measures :—

44.   Spirochaetosis.—This infection was confirmed in 12 [11]
birds, and soamin and sulfarsenol injections were utilized for
treatment with good results.

45.   Fowl pox.—As a prophylactic measure 482 [432] birds
were protected with fowl pox vaccine.

        III.—HOSPITALS AND DISPENSARIES

46.  As the dispensary at Babulgaon in Yeotmal district was
converted into an outlying dispensary, the total number of full-
fledged dispensaries at the close of the year was 105 [106]. Three
new outlying dispensaries were opened during the year at Nagri,
Ghansore and Khawasa and in the case of the latter two a substantial
share of the cost, viz., pay of menial staff, cost of medicines, etc.,
has been borne by the district council concerned. The outlying
dispensary at Shendurjana in Amraoti district was shifted to Teosa.
Applications for contribution from Government for the opening
of five new outlying dispensaries in Raipur, Amraoti and Akola
districts were received from the district councils but due to financial
limitations these proposals could not be accepted.