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The cow-shed should be as simple as possible. The most im- 

 portant points to study are : Suitability of site ; sufficient cubic 

 space to allow of air change withqut " draught " ; a proper pro- 

 portion between floor space and total cubic space ; efficient ventilat- 



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FIG. 69. Different plans for cow-sheds, some of which are had. 



ing and lighting; the general arrangement of the cows in the 

 building; details concerning the stalls and feeding appliances and 

 construction of the building so that cleansing is easily carried out, 

 and that the labour of tending the animals is reduced to the neces- 

 sary minimum. 



There are various ways of planning the internal arrangement of 

 a cow-shed. The diagrams show the more common methods, 

 some of which are bad. 



