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Below letter No. 2398/G-IV-3, dated the 21st July 1936, from the
Director of Veterinary Services, Sind, and its accompaniments.
No. G. 6532.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Karachi, 22nd October 1936.
Forwarded with compliments with reference to letter, Revenue
Department, No. P-52/13976-A, dated the 28th August 1936, from
the Government of Bombay.
2. Mr. J. H. G. Jerrom, I.V.S., held charge of the office of the
Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, Sind and Rajputana,
throughout the year under report.
Mortality statistics.
3. The total mortality reported among cattle from contagious
diseases rose from 5,423 in the previous year
to 5,590 in the year under report. The
increase is small and calls for no remarks.
Dispensaries.
4. The number of dispensaries during the year under report
was the same as in the previous year. The
number of in and out-patients, however,
increased from 27,402 in the previous year
to 28,127 in the year under report. In addition to this, medicines
and advice were given in 3,698 cases which were not brought to
the dispensaries for treatment, as against 3,349 in the previous
year. This testifies to the fact that the Veterinary dispensaries
are growing popular in Sind.
5. Another notable feature of the year was the establishment
by Government of a Rinderpest Goat Virus Producing Station at
Karachi. Work at the station was commenced in January 1936,
with Mr. Haji as Officer in Charge of the Station.
Horse Show.
6. The District Local Board, Upper Sind Frontier, successfully
organized the Horse and Pony Show at
Jacobabad during the year under report.
Unlike the past year, financial aid was given
by Government to the extent of Rs. 500. The number of entries
was 208 as against 266 in the previous year.
Breeding operations.
7. The number of stallions at the close of the year was 3 with
the District Local Board, Upper Sind
Frontier. 181 mares were covered in the
year under report as against 195 in the
previous year.
Financial.
8. The total expenditure on the department was Rs. 1,13,720
in the year under report. Of this amount
Rs. 79,840 was met from the Provincial
Revenues, the remainder being met from
the Local Fund revenues.
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| Description | Covers 1893-1941 and documents the work of the Bombay Presidency CVD. Records horse, mule and cattle breeding, stock lists, animal fairs, bacteriological work, disease outbreaks, veterinary education and staff activities. Supplemented by tables. |
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