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upon her during milking; for cleaning, a vacuum apparatus is 

 recommended. 



15. Clipping. Long hairs shall be clipped from the udder 

 and flanks of the cow and from the tail above the brush. The hair 

 on the tail shall be cut so that the brush may be well above the 

 ground. 



16. Cleaning of udders. The udders and teats of the cow 

 shall be cleaned before milking; they shall be washed with a cloth 

 and water, and dry wiped with another clean sterilized cloth a 

 separate cloth for drying each cow. 



1.7. Feeding. All foodstuffs shall be kept in an apartment 

 separate from and not directly communicating with the cow barn. 

 They shall be brought into the barn only immediately before the 

 feeding hour, which shall follow the milking. 



18. Only those foods shall be used which consist of fresh, 

 palatable, or nutritious materials, such as will not injure the 

 health of the cows or unfavorably affect the taste or character 

 of the milk. Any dirty or moldy food or food in a state of de- 

 composition or putrefaction shall not be given. 



19. A well-balanced ration shall be used, and all changes of 

 food shall be made slowly. The first few feedings of grass, alfalfa, 

 ensilage, green corn, or other green feeds shall be given in small 

 rations and increased gradually to full ration. 



20. Exercise. All dairy cows shall be turned out for exer- 

 cise at least 2 hours in each 24 in suitable weather. Exercise 

 yards shall be kept free from manure and other filth. 



21. Washing of hands. Conveniently located facilities shall 

 be provided for the milkers to wash in before and during milking. 



22. The hands of the milkers shall be thoroughly washed 

 with soap, water, and brush and carefully dried on a clean towel 

 immediately before milking. The hands of the milkers shall be 

 rinsed with clean water and carefully dried before milking each 

 cow. The practice of moistening the hands with milk is forbidden. 



23. Milking clothes. Clean overalls, jumper, and cap shall 

 be worn during milking. They shall be washed or sterilized each 

 day and used for no other purpose, and when not in use they 

 shall be kept in a clean place, protected from dust and dirt. 



24. Things to be avoided by milkers. While engaged about 

 the dairy or in handling the milk employees shall not use tobacco 

 nor intoxicating liquors. They shall keep their fingers away from 

 their nose and mouth, and no milker shall permit his hands, 

 fingers, lips, or tongue to come in contact with milk intended for 

 sale. 



25. During milking the milkers shall be careful not to touch 

 anything but the clean top of the milking stool, the milk pail, and 

 the cow's teats. 



26. Milkers are forbidden to spit upon the walls or floors 



