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Carting Materials.—There were engaged on this
class of work 2,465 horses and carts 289 days, giving
an average of 8'52 per day.
Horses.—During the year the following losses and
sales have occurred : —
No. 57.—A bay gelding, purchased in March, 1885, after a
few months' work suddenly fell lame with fevered feet,
and was sold by public auction in May, 1880.
No. 3.—A bay gelding, purchased in March, 1876; slaughtered
April, 1886; worn out, lame, and spinal affection.
No. 4.—A bay gelding, purchased in March, 1878; died
from "Azoturia," or blood poisoning.
No. 31.—A black gelding, purchased in April, 1882; slaughtered
July, 1886; badly diseased lungs.
No. 33.—A black gelding, purchased in April, 1883; slaughtered
in September, 1886 ; "Tetanus."
No. 41.—A bay gelding, purchased in March, 1884; died
November, 1886, from twisted gut and internal
hemorrhage.
At the close of the watering season, six old horses,
not worth wintering, were sold at Mr. Ward's Repository,
Edgware Road, realizing an average of
£6 6s. 8d.; the stock of horses to date being 59 cart
horses, and 2 cobs.
Horse Fodder.—Advertisements were issued on
three occasions during the year for tenders for the
supply of fodder. The following table will show the
cost per horse per week for keep and bedding, the
average for the year being 16s. 5d.:—