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ARARIA SUBDIVISION—PURNEA DISTRICT
Inofrmation in connection with proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.
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Questions. |
Answers. |
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1 |
What is the total land area of the subdivision (cultivated, grazing, and |
Total area 688,640 acres, of which 410,000 acres are under cultivation. |
2 |
Is any land available on a Government estate or otherwise, and If so, on |
There are no Government estates whose land is available which is suited |
3 |
How are cattle fed, whether stall-fed or grazed, or both ; and whether any |
Generally grazed, but grain is given to cart bullocks and also to a few |
4 |
Is grazing scarce or plentiful ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... |
Scarce during the hot season, when the grass on sandy plains becomes |
5 |
Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle ? ... ... ... ... |
No. |
6 |
Are the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains? ... ... ... ... |
Generally not sheltered. |
7 |
Number of bulls in paoportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not ? ... |
1 bull to 150 kine—sufficient. |
3 |
Do the calves have all the cows' milk ; if not, how much ? ... ... ... |
They generally have, except in the neighbourhood of towns, where cow |
9 |
At what age are calves weaned, and how are they fed after weaning ? ... |
Whore kine are milked, calves are weaned a month after their birth. |
10 |
At what age are bull-calves gelded, and when do they begin work ? ... |
Up to 3 years of age ; from the 4th year. |
11 |
Is foddor stored for cattle, and if so, what does it comprise ? ... ... |
Foddor is stored for cattle by well-to-do people only. It comprises the |
12 |
Average yield of milk, and how long after calving do the cows continue |
Three-fourths of a seer ; Cows continue to give milk about six months |
13 |
Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks |
Bulls are never sold. Average price of a cow is Rs. 15 ; average price |
14 |
Ditto of imported ditto ... ... ... ... ... ... |
An imported bullock will cost about Rs. 40 on an average. No imported |
15 |
Whenco do the imported cattle come, and for what purpose are they |
Imported cattle come from Saran, Muzaffarpur, and Darbhanga, and are |
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? ... ... |
It is extremely difficult to catch a bull. Bulls are always let loose 4 |
18 |
What is the average height of the worst bulls behind hump? ... ... |
3 foot 3 inches. |
19 |
What is the average height of cows? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... |
3 foot 6 inches. |
20 |
Arc Brahmini bulls lot loose? ... ... ... ... |
Yes. |
21 |
Are there too many Brhmini bulls? ... ... ... ... ... |
No. |