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Measurements of cattle (bulls, bullocks and cows) in the SADAR subdivision of PABNA district.

Nil.

RADAR SUBDIVISION—PABNA DISTRICT.

Information in connection with the proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.

Serial number.	Questions.	Answers.
1	2	3
1	What is the total land area of the Subdivision (cultivated, grazing, and sterile, separately, if practicable)?	882 square miles fertile, mostly cultivated.
2	Is any land available on a Government estate or otherwise, and if so, on what estate, which is suited for cattle-breeding?	No land available.
3	How are cattle fed, whether stall-fed or grazed, or both; and whether any grain, &c., is allowed?	Both grazed and stall-fed, the latter during the cultivation season. No.
4	Is grazing scarce or plentiful? ... ... ... ...	Plentiful, except during the height of the rains.
5	Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle? ... ...	No.
6	Are the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains? ... ...	Yes.
7	Number of bulls in proportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not? ...	Proportion not known. Probably excessive.
8	Do the calves have all the cows' mlik; if not, how much? ... ...	About one-eighth of the milk.
9	At what age are calves weaned, and how are they fed after weaning? ...	From eight months to one year; on rice-water and grass.
10	At what age are bull-calves gelded, and when do they begin work? ...	At the age of three or four years before they begin work.
11	Is fodder stored for cattle, and if so, what does it comprise? ... ...	Straw of the aus and aman paddy, dried grass, &c.
12	Average yield of milk, and how long after calving do the cows continue to give milk?	Average two to three seers. One year at the most.
13	Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks ... ... ...	Bulls Rs. 35, cows Rs. 20, bullocks Rs. 20.
14	Ditto of imported ditto ... ... ...	Bulls Rs. 55, cows Rs. 50, bullocks Rs. 40.
15	Whence do the imported cattle come, and for what purpose are they imported?	From the North-Western Provinces, for sale at Aurankola-hât, but the import is neither regular nor extensive.
16	Is there any special system of cattle management in your Subdivision? ...	No.
17	What is the average height of the best bulls behind hump? ... ...	23/4 cubits. (4 ft. 1 in.)
18	What is the average height of the worst bulls behind hump? ... ...	2 cubits. (3 ft)
19	What is the average height of cows? ... ... ... ...	Ditto. (3 ft.)
20	Are Brahmini bulls let loose? ... ... ... ...	Yes.
21	Are there too many Brahmini bulls? ... ... ... ...	No.