60 BETTER DAIRY FARMING 



be resumed. For the cow kept in the barn during the summer or a 

 considerable portion of it, a succession of soilage crops will afford a 

 substitute for pasture and furnish a welcome change from the 

 silage of winter feeding. (386) 



99. Comfort and regularity. — The cow must be kept as 

 comfortable as possible at all times. This means moderately warm, 

 dry quarters in winter and cool quarters as possible during summer. 

 Be sure to use a fly spray during the summer. Do not forget to 

 provide plenty of good water at all times. The cow should have 

 some exercise every day, either by being turned out in a yard when 

 the weather is suitable, or having the run of a shed, or through 

 some other means. 



Regularity of feeding and milking are essential. The milking 

 should be done by the same man in so far as possible. r ^he most 

 careful and considerate treatment will be repaid many times in 

 the larger production secured. 



