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avoid the swarms of flies with which they abound 

 during tlie heats of summer, being blown toward the 

 dwelling. The stable-grounds should be of the driest 

 description, and if not naturally so, they should be 

 thoroughly underdrained, to pass off all superfluous 

 water. Neither horses nor cows can be perfectly 

 healthy on damp grounds, or in buildings standing 

 upon them. — Ed. 



