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From Table No. 87 it is evident that the dairy cows were in ap- 

 parently healthy condition, being periodically examined physically by a 

 veterinarian in accordance with the State law. On only 20 farms out of 

 the 141 were the cows tested for tuberculosis. This test was voluntary, 

 as there is no State or City regulation requiring same. 



All farms reported employees free from disease. It is noteworthy 

 that on 31 farms distillery waste was used for feeding cows. It is neces- 

 sary to use this with extreme care and most cities now prohibit the use 

 of such cow feed. 



Regarding the sanitary condition of the buildings and equipment, 

 there was very little fault that could be found. The external appearance 

 of these farms was uniformly good. This is due chiefly to the activity 

 of the Health Bureau of the City of Rochester which has made a special 



