BREED.

Sex.

Age.

Colour.

Height
behind
the
hump.

Length
of body
from
behind
hump to
root of
tail.

Girth at
chest.

Girth of
fore-
arm.

Girth of
shank.

REMARKS.

Indigenous.

Imported.

Cross-
bred.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Years.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Ft.

In.

Inches.

Inches.

1

...

...

Male ...

9

Sakan, white, black

4

4

3

5

5

6

13¼

7¼

...

1

...

Do. ...

7

Dhawar, white ...

4

3

3

6¾

5

7

14¾

7½

...

...

1

Do. ...

4

Dhawar ...

4

8½

3

4

5

9

14

8¼

Brahmini Bull ...

...

...

Do. ...

13 old

Do ... ...

4

3½

3

5

1

4¾

12

8

...

1

...

Female

8

Do ... ...

4

2

3

7

5

3

15½

8

1

...

...

Do. ...

4

Eóle, reddish ...

3

8

3

0

4

6

10½

6½

1

Do. ...

5

Sokan ... ...

4

1¾

3

2¼

4

10

13½

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 ?

Not available. Entire area of subdivision 9,55,520 acres ; cultivated area
5,44,400 acres.

2

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

No.

3

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

Both stall-fed and grazed ; grain seldom allowed.

4

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

Plentiful.

5

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

No.

6

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

Cattle used for cultivation are kept in-doors.

7

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

Bulls scarce. Number cannot be ascertained.

8

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

No. They get about a fourth.

9

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

Weaned on an average after 8 or 9 months. Fed on sattu and grass

10

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

Gelded at about 2 years. Begin to work at about 3 years

11

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

Only Bhusa and straw are kept.

12

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

About two seers in the day, for one year at latest.

13

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

Rupees 10, Rs. 8, and Rs. 15, respectively.

14

Ditto of imported ditto

Rupees 25, 20, and 25, respectively.

15

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

From Arrah and Buxar subdivisions and also from Sonepore and Bettiah
fairs, both for sale and use.

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? ... ...

About 4½ feet.

18

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

About 3½ feet.

19

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

About 3½ feet.

20

Are Brahmini bulls Let loose? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Yes.

21

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

No.