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such action would be justified, if it can be shown 

 that it is the only way to meet the existing defects 

 in the milk supply of large towns. 



The consideration of dairying problems is some- 

 what remote from the subject-matter of this chapter ; 

 but cattle must form an important part of the equip- 

 ment of the Indian farmer, whether they are kept for 

 milk or for draught purposes, and it is now proposed 

 to note briefly the measures that are being taken for 

 their improvement. Amongst the millions of non- 

 descript cattle to be found in the Bombay Presidency 

 five excellent breeds stand out prominently, and steps 

 are being taken to breed pedigree stock of each 

 distinct breed. Kankreji cattle are being bred for 

 draught purposes and for milk production, Karachi 

 cattle for milk and Mysore cattle for draught. In 

 the near future it is proposed to deal with the Khillari 

 and the Krishna valley breeds. Considerable pro- 

 gress has been made in the case of Kankrejis, which 

 are an excellent breed for dual utility. Selected 

 bulls so produced are put out with breeders on the 

 " premium " system, and as the number of premium 

 bulls increases this system is bound to improve the 

 village herds. Delhi buffaloes are being bred at 

 Sukkur, and the breeding of Gujarati buffaloes will 

 shortly be taken up. All sources of fodder are being 

 explored and feeding problems studied, hay-making 

 by modern methods demonstrated and the use of 

 ensilage introduced. 



In the matter of fodder it is not so much that new 



