BREED.

Sex.

Age.

Colour.

Height
behind
the
hump.

Length
of body
from
bohind
hump
to root
of tail.

Girth at
chest.

Girth of
forearm.

Girth of
shank.

REMARKS.

Indigenous.

Imported.

Cross-
bred.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Yrs.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Bull ... ... ...

...

...

Male ...

8

White ... ...

3

4

2

10

4

6

0

7

0

7½

Bullock ... ...

...

...

Do. ...

9

Do. ... ...

4

3

3

9

5

8

0

9

0

8

Cow ... ... ...

...

...

Female...

7

Red ... ...

3

6

3

0

4

7

0

9

0

7

Serial
number.

Questions.

Answers.

1

2

3

1

What is the total land area of the subdivision (cultivated, grazing, and
sterile, separately, if practicable)?

There is no data to fill up this column from the subdivisional office. The
total area of the subdivision is 1,231 square miles.

2

Is any land available on a Government estate or otherwise, andi so, on
what estate, which is suited for cattle-breeding?

In the Government estate. Burgoona land is available and is for cattle-
breeding. Estates of private individuals are also available for cattle-
breeding.

3

How are cattle fed, whether stall-fed or grazed, or both; and whether
any grain, &c., is allowod?

Cattle are mostly fed by grazing. In some instances they are also stall-fed
No grains are allowed.

4

Is grazing scarce or plentiful? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Grazing plentiful.

5

Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle? ... ... ... ...

No.

6

Are the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains? ... ... ...

Generally not. But in some cases temporary sheds are provided for them
by their owners.

7

Number of bulls in proportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not? ...

Very insufficient. The number of bulls in proportion to cows is almost
1 to 5,000.

8

Do the calves have all the cows' milk; if not, how much? ... ... ...

No ; about 1/3 of the milk of the cows.

9

At what age are calves weaned, and how are they fed after weaning? ...

Generally between 1 to 2 years. They are fed by grazing after weaning.

10

At what age are bull-calves gelded, and when do they begin work? ...

At the age between 2½ and 3 years. Generally begin work at 4 years.

In some rare cases 5 years.

11

Is fodder stored for cattle, and if so, what does it comprise? ... ...

Yes. It comprises hay.

12

Average yield of milk, and how long after calving do the cows continue
to give milk?

The yield of milk is from 1 to 3 seers, or on an average 2 seors. After
calving the cows continue to give milk from 6 months to 2 years, i.e.,
six months, 1 year, 1½ years and 2 years.

13

Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks ... ... ... ...

Average price of bulls Rs. 10, that of cows Its. 30, and that of bullocks
Rs. 30.

14

Ditto of imported ditto ... ... ... ... ...

No bulls are imported. The importation of cows and bullocks is also very
limited. Best kinds are not imported. The price of those imported
does not exceed the above rates.

15

Whence do the imported cattle come, and for what purpose are they
imported?

The cattle are generally imported from the districts of Faridpur and
dessore; cows for milk, and bullocks for cultivation.

16

Is there any special system of cattle management in your subdivision? ...

There is no special system of cattle management in this subdivision.

17

What is the average height of the best bulls bohind hump? ... ...

Best bulls are not available here. The average height of the best bullocks
is 4 feet 3 inches.

18

What is the average height of the worst bulls behind hump? ... ...

The average height of the worst bulls is 3 feet 3 inches.

19

What is the average height of cows? ... ... ... ... ...

The average height of cows is 3 feet 1 inch.

20

Are Brahmini bulls let loose? ... ... ... ... ... ...

No.

21

Are there too many Brahmini bulls? ... ... ... ... ... ...

No.