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easily obtained conveniences may be noted by the inspection of 

 anv cow stable. 



THE COW YARD. 



680. Pools of standing water in the yard, around the water- 

 ing tank or in the pasture ought to be drained or fenced off to 

 prevent the cows getting into the stagnant water. When cows 

 walk through such places more or less mud sticks to their legs 

 and body, making the milker a great deal of trouble when he 

 tries to clean the cows. The dust from this mud finds its way 

 very easily into the milk at milking time. Such milk sours 

 quickly and the dangers from diseases are increased with the 

 amount of mud in the milk. 



Deep well, spring or running Avater are the best sources of 

 supply for watering cows. The concrete cow yard and the 

 manure carriers not only help to keep the cows clean, but solve 

 the fly question by removing their breeding places from the 

 stable and its vicinity. 



INFLUENCE OF CARE OF COWS ON CLEAN MILK. 



681. Tuberculin testing is absolutely necessary in order to 

 be sure the cows are all free from tuberculosis. The germs from 

 this disease may get into the milk from a tuberculous udder and 

 from the excrement which dries and the mucus which adheres to 

 small particles of dust and dirt that fall into the milk. 



When buying cows insist on a certificate of good health and 

 freedom from tuberculosis. 



A place should be provided for keeping sick cows separate 

 from the herd. 



682. No dusty bedding or musty feed should be used and 

 feeds having a strong odor, like silage, turnips, etc., should be 

 fed after milking. 



