24

The number of castrations is particularly satisfactory,
showing a steady increase on previous years. It is of
interest to note here that in the Review of Agricultural
Operations in India, 1924-25, the fact was recorded that
195,427 scrub bulls were castrated throughout India, of
which as many as 109,432 were done in the Punjab.

The volume of the work achieved serves to indicate the
importance which the Department attaches to a vigorous
castration campaign in dealing with the cattle-breeding
situation in the province.

                                 III.—VETERINARY HOSPITALS.

Number of Veterinary
Dispensaries.—Table V.

25. In the beginning of the year under report there
were 179 veterinary hospitals in the
province. During the year 12 new
veterinary hospitals were started at the
following places:—

Thus at the close of the year there were 191 veterinary
hospitals in the province as shown in the map at the end
of this report.

Administrative approval of Government to the opening
of 26 new veterinary dispensaries noted in the previous
year's report has since been received and 30 men sanctioned
and added to the cadre of the subordinate veterinary
staff as per detail below:—

Administrative approval of Government has also been
received to the opening of new veterinary dispensaries at
the following places:—