PART II. 



THE COMMON METHOD OF PRODUCING MARKET 



MILK. 



The investigation into the conditions governing the production 

 of market milk over the area defined in the first part of this bulletin 

 was undertaken and completed during the winter months. In this 

 report only a brief resume of the observed conditions is presented, 

 much fuller tabulated data being on file.' 



In nearly all cases the stables, built of wood, 

 Location, Plan were of old-fashioned construction, being lo- 

 and Condition of cated in the south side of the storage barn be- 

 Stables. neath a hay mow, or in a leanto, which formed 



a part of the barn. In the former case, the 

 boards above, which formed the ceiling of the stable and the floor of 

 the mow were frequently loosely put together, allowing bad odors to 

 easily permeate the hay, and hay seed and dust to fall through upon 

 the animals. Rarely, if ever, was the interior sealed with matched 

 boards or otherwise, the studding and spaces between being gener- 

 ally filled with dust and cobwebs." The floor of the stable was con- 

 structed of plank, and the animals stood in one row on the customary 

 raised platform, with heads facing the driveway through the barn, 

 and were tied with rigid stanchions, or with the so-called Warriner 

 swinging stanchion. In some cases an ordinary gutter, formed by 

 placing a piece of two by four on edge, served to catch and retain 

 the droppings ; in other cases no gutter was provided. The distance 

 from the cows to the rear of the stable was generally so short (2 to 4 

 ft.) that the floor and rear wall were badly spattered, and frequently 

 presented an extremely untidy appearance. In a number of cases 

 outrageously dirty barns were observed, while in a few instances one 

 saw much to commend, and felt that at the ordinary prices prevailing 

 for milk, little more could be required.' 



' The authors desire to express their appreciation of the courtesy extended to them by 

 the many farmers and dealers who allowed an inspection of their 'premises or sv ho gave 

 information concerning their methods of milk production. 



^ In a few cases these had been brushed down, and in one or two instances whitewash 

 had been applied, adding greatly to the appearance of the barn. 



3 There were a few variations/rom the ordinary type of construction, but barns built in 

 accordance with modern sanitary plans were not observed. 



