256 Principles of Legislative Milk Control. 



2. There shall be a bacterial standard for pasteurized cream 

 corresponding to the grade of milk from which it is made and to 

 its butterfat content. 



3. The percentage of milk fat shall be the same as for raw 

 cream. 



SANITARY INSPECTION OF MILK PLANTS AND DAIRY FARMS. 



Blank forms of the latest United States Bureau of Animal 

 Industry score cards which have been previously referred to, are 

 shown on pages 251-252. Experience has shown that there is no 

 system. of sanitary inspection so efficient as that obtained by the use 

 of these cards. Every condition pertaining to the milk is considered 

 and rated mathematically according to its importance. The com- 

 pleted score gives an accurate survey of the facts in a comparative 

 manner which may serve as a permanent record, far more reliable 

 in character than is a mere inspection unaided by the score card. 

 This system not only provides a uniform and systematic summary, 

 but it also has a tendency to stimulate the producer to increased 

 efforts in overcoming the defects which reduce his total score. 



PRODUCTION OF AND STANDARDS FOR CERTIFIED MILK. 



The methods and standards for the production and distribu- 

 tion of certified milk, adopted by the American Association of 

 Medical Milk Commissions, May 1, 1912, contain all the necessary 

 provisions for the preparation of this special milk which undoubt- 

 edly leads all classes of milk as a food for infants. 



Hygiene of the Dairy. 



UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE VETERINARIAN. 



1. Pastures or paddocks. Pastures or paddocks to which 

 the cows have access shall be free from marshes or stagnant pools, 

 crossed by no stream which might become dangerously contami- 

 nated, at sufficient distances from offensive conditions to suffer 

 no bad effects from them, and shall be free from plants which 

 affect the milk deleteriously. 



2. Surroundings of "buildings. The surroundings of all 

 buildings shall be kept clean and free from accumulations of dirt, 

 rubbish, decayed vegetable or animal matter or animal waste, and 

 the stable yard shall be well drained. 



3. Location of buildings. Buildings in which certified milk 

 is produced and handled shall be so located as to insure proper 

 shelter and good drainage, and at sufficient distance from other 

 buildings, dusty roads, cultivated and dusty fields, and all other 

 possible sources of contamination; provided, in the case of un- 

 avoidable proximity to dusty roads or fields, the exposed side 

 shall be screened with cheesecloth. 



