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Pupils should bring these records to school and compare 

 reports. 



7. The Babcock test. If possible, the school should pro- 

 cure a Babcock milk tester and test the milk of cows at the 

 homes of the pupils. It is not necessary to give details for 

 the use of the tester here, for directions accompany every 

 machine. A good four-bottle Babcock tester may be obtained 

 for ten or twelve dollars. 



8. Report on the calves owned by pupils. Let the pupils 

 each write a paper about the calves at the home farm, using 

 the following outline : 



(a) Number and breed of calves. 



(b) Size and age. 



(c) Ownership. 



(d) Method of feeding. 



(e) Shelter provided. 



(f } Successes and failures in raising, 

 (g) Purpose for which kept. 



