32 DAIRYING 



The distance of the stable from the dwelling house should 

 not be overlooked on account of the odors and the drainage that 

 may come from the stable and the cow yard. It should not be 

 possible for the surface water to flow from the stable towards 

 any dwelling. Surface drains may sometimes be clogged or 





Plate 19. Panel between Trusses, Model Farmers' 

 consin State Fair Grounds. 



Barn on Wis- 



frozen and the natural drainage should therefore be away from 

 any dwelling. A concrete cow yard built like a cement sidewalk 

 has been found to be very satisfactory. It should be well built 

 and given a grade so that it will drain. The concrete must also 

 be kept dry underneath by drains. In such a yard the cows can 



