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able walk while on the way to place of 

 milking or feeding. 



15. Never allow the cows to be excited by 



hard driving, abuse, loud talking, or 

 unnecessary disturbance ; do not expose 

 them to cold or storms. 



1 6. Do not change the feed suddenly. 



17. Feed liberally, and use only fresh, 



palatable feed stuffs ; in no case 

 should decomposed or mouldy material 

 be used. 



1 8. Provide water in abundance, easy of 



access, and always pure ; fresh, but 

 not too cold. 



19. Salt should always be accessible. 



20. Do not allow any strong flavoured food, 



like garlic, cabbage, and turnips, to 

 be eaten, except immediately after 

 milking. 



21. Clean the entire body of the cow daily. 



If hair in the region of the udder is 

 not easily kept clean, it should be, 

 clipped. 



