l8 PROFITABLE DAIRYING 



from the stable as soon as possible after it is drawn, 

 stirred, and set away and kept cool." 



DISINFECTANTS 



" You stated that you believe in thorough disinfec- 

 tion of both animals and stables. What materials do 

 you use for this purpose ? " 



" I use different disinfectants. I have had splen- 

 did results with the use of creolin, using it at the 

 rate of one tablespoonful in one-half gallon of water. 

 I use this in a fine spray, throwing it over the hind 

 quarters and flanks of the animals two or three 

 times a week. The cement troughs in which the 

 manure and liquids are caught are disinfected with 

 the same material after they are cleaned. At stated 

 intervals all the stalls and floors and other parts of 

 the building are given the same treatment. The in- 

 terior as well as the ceilings are whitewashed sev- 

 eral times during the year. With these precautions, 

 I do not have any difficulty in keeping my herd and 

 surroundings perfectly pure and clean up to date." 



NO FAILURES 



Mr. Detrich is not anxious to make a show or 

 parade his doings on the little farm, but is ready to 

 tell his methods when questioned. He hides nothing 

 from your eyes, whether soil, crops, or animals. He 

 was asked what he did on his small farm if a crop 

 fails. 



" I don't have any to miss. If I can get the seed 

 into the ground, I am all right, wet or dry. Farmers 

 cannot depend on summer rains. It is the winter 



