32 CATTLE SURVEY OF THE AMBITSAR DISTRICT. 



large margin of profit to the Municipality and the money is given away 

 with a light heart. The prizes may add somewhat to the popularity of 

 the fairs although they are well established, but it is doubtful if they do 

 much to encourage breeding. People will not bring cattle long distances 

 merely for prizes and in this they show their wisdom. The risks entailed in 

 bringing valuable cattle to a fair like Amritsar are considerable. 



Possibly the f Gujars ' of Amritsar City are induced to breed better 

 cows in the hope of gaming prizes but their ordinary trade is in itself a, 

 large factor in that direction. In any case a multiplicity of small prizes 

 is a mistake at any show. To really encourage the owners of exceptional 

 animals, it is of great importance to give a few good prizes in each class. 

 Many of the members of cattle show committees are apt to allow their good 

 nature to overcome their judgment and are inclined to give a small prize 

 to every animal that enters the ring whatever its deformities, especially if 

 the owner is popular. 



72. Epidemic disease frequently breaks out at these fairs and they 



are undoubtedly a great factor in spreading: disease. 

 Cattle disease at fairs. 



A strong veterinary sta 8 is always deputed to at- 

 tend the cattle fairs by the Civil Veterinary Department and arrange- 

 ments for inspection, segregation, disposal of carcases and treatment, etc., 

 are made. A temporary dispensary is established in the fairs for the 

 treatment of ordinary cases. 



73. As Amritsar is a selected district the Civil Veterinary Depart- 

 Horse fairs. State- nient has nothing to do with the horse fairs. 



meni 1V * Certain particulars in regard to the number of 



equinea brought to the fairs and the prices paid during the past three 

 years are shown in Statement IV. 



For the past two years prizes have beon given at the Baisakhi fair 

 only. The Amritsar horse fair is one of the best known in the Province 

 and is largely attended, purchasers and sellers coming from considerable 

 distances. A number of remounts for native cavalry regiments are 

 generally obtained and a very large number of mules change hands. 



