Method of Stablin 



milk production has been observed by various German investiga- 

 tors, but the results differed considerably. Some observed a dimin- 

 ution of the fat content, others an increase, while some noted a 

 diminution of the milk yield, and a number of others detected 

 no reaction whatsoever. Following the passage of a heavy thunder 

 shower a diminution of the milk yield and an increase of the fat 

 content were observed which corresponded to the increased activity 

 of the animal in the equalization of the body heat. 



If herds which are pastured at night are compared with those 

 which are stabled at night, no favorable influence of the stabling 

 at night is observed, neither regarding the quantity of milk nor its 

 fat content. In animals kept uninterruptedly out of doors the fat 

 content increased more rapidly than in those kept in stables. In the 

 former the live weight increased more rapidly than in the latter ; 

 in other experiments, however, the results remained the same. 

 Wychgram in his experiments in East Friesland found the milk 

 yield in stabled animals increased, but the fat content diminished 

 as compared to milk from cows at pasture. 



The cows which furnish the milk supply of cities as a rule are 

 kept in large stables. The stabling of course should be such that 

 the health of the animals does not suffer, and means should be 

 provided for a pure milk production. 



It is not so difficult to comply with these two requirements as 

 some farmers believe. They may be attained without great ad- 

 ditional cost, since the increase of expense for proper stabling is 

 amply covered by the increased income from the animals. 



In equipping so-called model stables, an extraordinary amount 

 is usually expended for luxury in the equipment and furnishings, 

 so that the practical farmer on visiting such stables is frequently 

 disheartened, instead of being encouraged to change his more 

 primitive place of milk production to comply with these models, 

 since a simple calculation of the expense of such buildings for keep- 

 ing cows shows him that a change of his stable conditions to equal 

 those of the models is impossible. 



A really valuable modern stable however may be built at the 

 present time without considerable additional cost, and may be 

 equipped so that the additional expense of milk production due to 

 the wearing out of the building is not greater than the cost of 

 repairing an unsanitary stable. 



For the erection of a new stable a dry building site should be 

 chosen if possible, or at least the penetration of dampness from the 

 ground should be prevented through separation and isolation of 

 the ground and walls. Only under such conditions can the require- 

 ment of clean walls be attained. 



The floor of the stable must be water tight and without cracks 

 and holes, and should permit of ready cleansing and disinfection. 

 It is to be regretted that such water tight floors are frequently too 

 cold for milk cows, and the action of the cold must be diminished 



