132 AGRICULTURE 



22. Do not use the milk within twenty days 



before calving, nor for three to five 

 days afterwards. 



MILKING 



23. The milker should be clean in all re- 



spects ; he should not use tobacco ; he 

 should wash and dry his hands just 

 before milking. 



24. The milker should wear a clean outer 



garment, used only when milking, 



and kept in a clean place at other 

 times. 



25. Brush the udder and surrounding 



parts just before milking, and wipe 

 them with a clean, damp cloth or 

 sponge. 



26. Milk quietly, quickly, cleanly, and thor- 



oughly. Cows do not like unnecessary 

 noise or delay. Commence milking at 

 exactly the same hour every morning 

 and evening, and milk the cows in the 

 same order. 





