Rural S('hool Leaflet 



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fat in the milk, as determined by the Babcock test. It may often be 

 possible for a school to borrow a Babcock tester for a few days until the 

 pupils become familiar with the method of making the test. Aside from 

 the practical value derived, there is considerable educational value in 

 making the Babcock test, for it involves a little elementary chemistry 

 and a little elementary physics. These subjects are therefore presented 

 in a practical way. Moreover, the test teaches accuracy, carefulness, 

 and responsibiHty. The two- and four-bottle open testers are not de- 

 sirable to use in school because of the danger that may come from breaking 

 a bottle while whirling the machine. The six-bottle enclosed testers are 

 not much more expensive, and some of the schools of the vState have 

 already purchased these outfits as part of the permanent equipment of 

 the school. Such an outfit, complete and ready to use, will cost between 

 six and seven dollars. 



The new article on the calf in this leaflet will be of particular interest, 

 for many boys and girls in the country are given calves to raise, some- 

 times as a part of their home duties, and sometimes for themselves. It 

 will be helpful to them to learn, through the article written by Professor 

 Savage, an approved way of bringing up a calf. 



There is also a new article on the scoring and judging of dairy cows, 

 with a score card that calls attention to the various points to be consid- 

 ered. This lesson will quicken the interest and observation of the older 

 boys and girls, especially if it can be given at a neighlxjring farm where 

 a cow can be studied. The owner of the cow should Ije present, for he will 

 be able to contribute valuable information. Point by point the items on 

 the score card can be applied to the animal liefore the children, and oId- 

 servations made regarding them. It would add to the interest if a nmnber 

 of cows were scored in the same way, and, perhaps, at the same time, 

 in order that the variations in the dilTerent animals might be brought 

 out clearly. The score card is intended primarily to call attention to 

 the various points in the make-up of a good dairy cow. Experience in 

 judging animals by means of the score card is of great value when bviying 

 them. 



