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of stables fitted with watering devices. I do 

 not believe it is advisable to allow the water to 

 stand exposed in an open vessel in the stable 

 as it will absorb any impurities there may be 

 in the atmosphere. This we all know to be a 

 fact if we will give it thought. Another ob- 

 jection to open water in the manger or within 

 reach of the cow is the liability of the cows 

 dropping feed into it. This will cause the 

 water to get in bad condition in a very short 

 time. When watering in the stable I think it 

 would be safest and best to water twice per 

 day, and after watering empty the water buck- 

 ets and close them so the stock cannot get any 

 food into them. 



I cannot yet believe it is not well for the 

 cows to go into the yard as many at a time as 

 have room to drink, get what warm water they 

 want, and then when cold or stormy be re- 

 turned to the barn and another lot turned out. 

 When it is warm and pleasant allow the cows 

 to remain a few hours in the yard; it will do 

 them good. A little exercise is good, and fresh 

 or pure air is a necessity if we are to preserve 

 the health of our stock. 



About tuberculosis. Ventilation is a vital 

 question, and is at the present time being 

 forced upon our attention more than it has 

 been in a long time. Tuberculosis having been 

 detected in some prominent herds is sufficient 



