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driveways, in so far as this is possible, and there should 

 be an open-air space between it and the stable. If the 

 milk room is not entirely separated from the stable, the 

 chief object of having it, namely, to protect the milk 

 from the stable air, will be defeated. If the surrounding 

 grounds are dusty or if much-used dirt roads are close 

 to it, the atmosphere in the building will be dusty. Some 



. Floor plan of a conveniently arranged milk house. A, receiving funnel; B, 

 milk cooler; C, bottle filler; D, refrigerator; E, cooling tank; F, sterilizer; G, Babcock 

 tester; H, bottle washer; I, concrete sink; J, boiler; K, chimney; L, floor drains; M, 

 sunning rack; N, separator. (Hoard's Dairyman). 



system of drainage is necessary to carry off waste water 

 and washings, otherwise the air may become foul from 

 decomposing milk. 



2. Construction. On entering the milk house, the 

 inspector should first note the odor of the air. A sour 

 or putrid odor indicates uncleanliness or defective drains. 

 A musty or mouldy odor results from lack of ventilation. 

 The floor, walls, and ceiling should be examined, the 

 material of which they are constructed and their condi- 



