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it. It should be stated, in this connection, that where the partition is complete be- 

 tween the cows, there is a serious objection arising because the milker entering 

 a stall of this nature, may cause more or less dirt to fall into the pail, or will 

 cause dust to rise which will get into the milk during milking. A precaution 

 necessary in constructing these stalls is to have the posts as close to the edge 

 of the gutter as possible. 



Figure VI shows a half stall which has been endorsed by many leading dairy- 

 men. With this stall, however, cows will occasionally step back into the gutter, 

 especially when tied in front with chain or I'ope. 



There is also a possibility of the cows treading on each other and doing injury 

 in these stalls, as well as v/hen the stanchions alone are used without the 

 presence of any partition. 



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A clean, well-drained barnyard is an essential factor in the production of sani- 

 tary milk, for where cows are obliged to wade in mire and filth, it is easy 

 to foretell what the quality of the milk will be. In order to secure a good barn- 

 yard, the slope should be away from the stable, or at least not towards the 

 stable, and it should be covered with gravel or cinders. If the manure is not 

 taken directly from the stables to the fields, it should be placed where the cows 

 cannot have access to it. ♦ 



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Ordinarily, when milking, a great number of bacteria will find their way into 

 the milk through the dust and dirt and hairs which fall from the cow. This 

 may be largely prevented by wiping the flanks and udder with a moist sponge or 

 cloth just before milking. It is still better to wash: however, this procedure 



