APPENDIX S 



THE DANISH METHOD OF MILK SUPPLY IN ENGLAND 



The principles and practice of the Copenhagen Milk Supply Company have 

 been introduced into England, and are being carried out by Mr C. W. 

 Sorensen at the White Rose Dairy, West Huntington, York. Mr Sorensen is 

 a nephew of Mr Busck, of the Copenhagen Company, and has been trained in 

 the Danish methods. His dairy farm at York is carried on in a similar manner 

 to the Copenhagen Company's work, with this difference, that whilst the latter 

 obtain their milk from contributory farms, Mr Sorensen works his own farm, 

 and the control and management of the cows is under his direct and immediate 

 supervision. The writer had an opportunity recently of visiting this dairy 

 farm near York, and a brief description of the most important points may be 

 added here. 



1, The health of the cows is secured by a special monthly inspection by the 

 York Corporation Veterinary Officer, Mr Wm. Fawdington, M.R.C.V.S., who 

 has authority to order the disposal of any unhealthy or even suspected animal, 

 and whose reputation and experience affords a guarantee of efficiency in this 

 important point. There are about 50 cows in all, 10 of which are Jerseys. 

 The feeding of the cows is scientifically carried out. No brewers' grains, 

 turnip-tops, or other unsuitable foods are used, and especial care is exercised in 

 the selection and feeding of the cows supplying "Table or Nursery Milk" so 

 as to maintain a high standard of richness and flavour. To ensure an abun- 

 dant supply of pure water for the cows to drink, as well as for cleansing pur- 

 poses, the farm has been connected with the York City Water Supply, which is 

 provided in a continuous trough at the head of the stalls. The cleanliness and 

 ventilation of the cow-houses receives special attention, and is in every way 

 excellent. 



2. While no money has been wasted on fancy fittings (which make the milk 

 no better, but simply increase the cost), the proprietor's aim has been to keep 

 everything sweet and clean from the cows themselves down to the smallest 

 utensil. A high pressure boiler has been put in for sterilising all utensils, cans, 

 etc., with steam. 



The udders of the cows are cleansed before milking. The milkers are 

 clothed in overalls, and wash before, and if necessary, during milking. The 

 operation of milking is carried out under cleanly conditions and with clean 

 utensils. After milking the milk is strained by a "Ulax" strainer. This 

 apparatus consists of a fine metal sieve through which the milk is first passed. 

 Then a conical funnel ending in a short cylinder, just above which is a ledge 

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