SWITZERLAND. 



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In 1900 a census of all horses, with a view to their employ- 

 ment for military purposes, was made in Switzerland, with 

 the following result : 



Tjiie : 



Common — 



Heavy 



Light 



Improved 



Pure blood 



Half blood 



Saddle horses : 

 Officers — 



Officers incorporated 



Trained 



Suitable for training 



Noncommissioned officers — 



Ti-ained 



Suitable for training 



Draft horses : 



For light artillery 



For train 



Total adapted for military services 



Horses that may be used in emergency 



Unfit for military services 



JIules adapted for pack services 



The chief of the military department says, with reference 

 to the showing made, that in point of view of numbers and 

 quality of the horses adapted for military services, this census 

 has been favorable. There appears to be in the country an 

 ample supply of horses for a mobilization of the entire mili- 

 tary force. All the animals may be taken when needed in 

 defense of the country. The report shows a decided increase 

 during the preceding decade. 



On January 1, 1901, the elite cavalry possessed 4,6-11 horses 

 and the landwehr cavalry 3,433 horses. 



