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MANAGEMENT OF SEPARATOR. 



This subject is fully discussed in the chapter on Cream- 

 ing. What is said there of power machines applies 

 equally to hand separators. 



Farmers should be cautioned against using any but the 

 best grade of hand separator oil. They should also be 

 taught the importance of cleaning the separator after each 

 use. 



Pig. 59. Methods of fastening separator. 

 ADVANTAGES OF RICH CREAM. 



To separate a rich cream at the farm results in mutual 

 benefit to producer and manufacturer. The main advan- 

 tages are as follows: (i) Less bulk to handle; (2) less 

 cream to cool; (3) less transportation charges; (4) more 

 skimmilk for the farmer ; ( 5 ) better keeping quality ; 

 (6) allows more starter to be added; (7) gives better 

 results in churning, and (8) makes pasteurization easier, 

 especially with sour cream. 



