THE MILK SITUATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 421 



THE WATER SUPPLY. 



11. The dairy shall be supplied with an abundance of pure water. 



12. No water from shallow wells or springs holding surface drainage shall be 

 used for watering stock, cooling milk, or cleaning vessels. 



13. Nor shall any well or spring be located within 300 feet of the stable. 



SURROUNDINGS. 



14. It is further understood and agreed that the immediate surroundings of 

 the buildings shall be kept in a condition of cleanliness and order. There shall 

 not be allowed to accumulate in the vicinity any loose dirt, rubbish, or decayed 

 vegetable or animal matter, or animal waste. 



15. Nor shall there be within 300 yards of any building any constantly wet 

 or marshy ground or stagnant pools of water. 



16. Nor shall there be kept within 300 yards of any building used for dairy 

 purposes any fowl, hogs, horses, or other live stock. 



17. It is hereby understood and agreed that the following unhealthful condi- 

 tions shall be a sufficient reason to exclude any animal from the herd used for 

 any purpose in the aforesaid dairy : Any animal that is judged by a competent 

 observer to suffer from tuberculosis, even though the disease be localized or 

 latent. 



18. Any animal with fever. Any animal suffering from septic absorption or 

 other disease, followed or associated with parturition. 



19. Any animal suffering from rnaminitis or mammary abscess. 



20. Any animal with persistent diarrhea or any other abnormal physical con- 

 dition which could in any way be detrimental to the character of the milk. 



21. It is furthermore agreed that when an animal shall be found by a com- 

 petent observer to be in a state of ill health, prejudicial either to the other 

 animals in the herd or to human health, the same shall be removed immediately 

 and, if necessary, shall be killed. 



22. It is also understood and agreed that the party of the second part shall 

 exclude from the herd used for producing certified milk, immediately after dis- 

 covery, any animal subject to the following conditions: Any animal that was 

 bred through consanguinity within a period of three generations. 



23. And from this time forth any animal of those bred by the party of the 

 second part used for producing certified milk that was not as a heifer kept 

 sterile during its first 27 months. 



24. Any phenomenal milker, except that glandular disease or tuberculosis has 

 first been excluded by a competent observer. 



25. It is furthermore agreed that if at any time it is desired by the parties 

 of the first part that a different breed of milch cows should be substituted for 

 the one in use, in order that the standards of quality in the milk may be raised, 

 the party of the second part will endeavor to carry the same into effect. 



HOUSING AND CARE. 



26. It is furthermore agreed that the dairy stock employed in the production 

 of certified milk shall be properly sheltered from the influences of weather and 

 climate prejudicial to their health, also that the animals shall be kept clean, 

 groomed every day, and treated kindly at all times. 



27. The waste products of the stable shall be removed so frequently, and the 

 stable floor so thoroughly cleaned, that the same shall be as free as possible 

 from animal odors. 



28. It is also agreed that no milch cow shall be used for dairy purposes while 

 in a state of excitement, either as a result or during the period of estrux, or 

 which has been made nervous either by beating, whipping, kicking, prodding, or 

 running. 



FEEDING. 



29. It is hereby understood and agreed that the methods of feeding the cows 

 furnishing the certified milk shall be subject to the approval of the parties of 

 the first part. The feed and fodder shall consist only of nutritious and whole- 

 some materials, such as grass, clover and timothy hay, whole grain, or the entire 

 result of the grist. No materials shall be employed which are or may become 

 injurious to the health of the animals. There shall not be fed at any time or in 



