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Measurements of cattle (bulls, bullocks and cows) in the KISHANGANJ subdivision of PURNEA district.
BREED. |
Sex. |
Ago. |
Colour. |
Height |
Length |
Girth |
Girth |
Girth |
REMARKS. |
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Indigenous. |
Imported. |
Cross- |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
Indigenous ...... |
... |
Yrs. |
Ft. In. |
Ft. In. |
Ft. In. |
Ft. In. |
Ft. In. |
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Cow ... |
3 |
White ...... |
2 11 |
2 10 |
3 10 |
0 8 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
3 |
Kaily ...... |
3 2 |
2 10 |
4 1 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
4 |
White ... ... |
2 9 |
2 5 |
4 0 |
0 8 |
0 4 |
||||
Do. ... |
3 |
Red ...... |
3 0 |
2 3 |
4 1 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
3 |
Grey ... ... |
2 10 |
2 9 |
4 0 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
4 |
Black ...... |
2 11 |
2 9 |
3 7 |
0 7 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
10 |
Sawla ... ... |
3 4 |
3 0 |
4 6 |
0 9 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
9 |
Charka ... |
3 3 |
3 3 |
4 3 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
9 |
White ...... |
3 6 |
3 0 |
4 7 |
0 8 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
9 |
Do....... |
3 4 |
3 3 |
4 7 |
0 10 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
10 |
White ...... |
3 5 |
3 2 |
4 5 |
0 8 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
10 |
Grey ...... |
3 4 |
3 2 |
4 3 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
13 |
Kaily ...... |
3 1 |
3 0 |
4 5 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
18 |
White ..... |
3 5 |
3 0 |
4 4 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
21 |
Red ...... |
3 4 |
3 4 |
4 4 |
0 10 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
20 |
White ...... |
3 2 |
3 2 |
4 3 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
20 |
Charka ... |
3 3 |
3 1 |
4 2 |
0 8 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
20 |
Do....... |
3 5 |
3 1 |
4 7 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Bullock ... |
13 |
Black ...... |
3 6 |
3 1 |
4 5 |
0 10 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
11 |
Lightred ... ... |
3 4 |
3 2 |
4 1 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Ditto .... ... |
...... |
Do. ... |
14 |
White ...... |
3 4 |
3 2 |
4 6 |
0 10 |
0 6 |
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Do. ... |
4 |
Sawla ... .... |
3 1 |
3 1 |
3 10 |
0 8 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
13 |
Grey ... ... |
3 6 |
3 2 |
4 5 |
0 9 |
0 6 |
||||
Do. ... |
11 |
White ...... |
3 1 |
3 2 |
4 5 |
0 9 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
12 |
Do. ... ... |
3 10 |
3 5 |
5 0 |
0 11 |
0 7 |
||||
Imported ... |
... |
Do. ... |
15 |
Grey ...... |
3 7 |
3 9 |
4 10 |
0 10 |
0 5 |
||
Do. ... |
13 |
Red ...... |
3 9 |
3 5 |
4 3 |
0 10 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
13 |
White ...... |
3 11 |
4 0 |
5 0 |
0 11 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
13 |
Black ...... |
3 6 |
3 9 |
4 12 |
0 10 |
0 5 |
||||
Do. ... |
15 |
White ...... |
3 6 |
3 9 |
5 0 |
0 11 |
0 5 |
KISHANGANJ SUBDIVISION—PURNEA DISTRICT.
Information in connection with proposals for improving the breed of cattle in Bengal.
Serial |
Questions. |
Answers. |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
What is the total land area of the subdivision, (cultivated, grazing and |
The land area of the Subdivision is 861,410 acres, of which 530 000 acres |
2 |
Is any land available on a Government estate or otherwise, and if so, |
There is land available for cattle-breeding in the Khagra estate |
3 |
How are cattle fed, whether stall-fed or grazed, or both ; and whether |
Excepting cart-bullocks and pet cows of rich men, which are stall fed |
4 |
Is grazing scarce or plentiful? ... ... ... ... ... |
In some parts of the subdivision grazing is plentiful. In others it is |
5 |
Is there any scarcity of drinking-water for cattle? ... ... ... |
In dry seasons scarcity of drinking-water for cattle is felt in those |
6 |
Are the cattle sheltered during the winter and rains? ... ... ... |
Yes, generally. |
7 |
Number of bulls in proportion to cows, and whether sufficient or not ? |
There are about 2 to 3 bulls in 100, of all descriptions. It is not suffcient. |
8 |
Do the calves have all the cows milk ; if not, how much ? ...... |
No, the cows are milked once a day. One-fourth of the milk the calves |
9 |
At what age are calves weaned, and how are they fed after weaning ? |
Between the 6th and the 9th month of their are. Grass and straw are |
10 |
At what age are bull-calves gelded, and when do they begin work ? ... |
given to them after weaning as usual. No special food is given. |
11 |
Is fodder stored for cattle, and if so, what does it comprise? ...... |
Generally no fodder is stored. Paddy straw, which is the principal stored |
12 |
Average yield of milk, and how long after calving do the cows continue |
One-half to one seer; 6 months. The cows being also used in ploughs |
13 |
Average price of local bulls, cows, and bullocks ............ |
Of bulls, Rs. 10 to Rs. 20; of cow Rs. 10 to Rs. 30 ; and of bullocks, |
14 |
Ditto of imported ditto ............ |
Bullocks only are imported, and their price varies from Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 |
15 |
Whence do the imported cattle come, and for what purpose are they |
From Bihar district, as Chapra (Saran), Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga &c., |
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 ? ...... |
4 feet. |
13 |
What is the average height of the worst bulls behind hump ?...... |
3 feet 8 inches. |
19 |
What is the average height of cows? ... ... ... ... ... ... |
The average height of indigenous cows is 3 feet 3 inches. |
20 |
Are Brahmini bulls let loose ? ... ... ... ... ... .... ... |
Very seldom. |
21 |
Are there too many Brahmini bulls ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... |
Very rare, the population being principally Muhammadan. |
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