gathering places for dirt and cobwebs and breeding 

 places for Hies. 



The walls should be free of cracks and be smooth. 

 Smooth surfaces are easily cleaned and whitewashed. 



Plenty of light should be admitted ; 5 square feet 

 lor every cow is the least window surface that is allow- 

 able. Screens for doors and windows should not be 

 omitted, and sun-shutters may prove useful in many lo- 

 calities. 



Barnyard 



The barnyard should have a hardened surface with 

 considerable slope, in order that it may be cleaned of 

 manure and that the rainwater may drain off. A part 

 should be covered to give protection against rain and 

 other storms and to provide for a comfortable, shady 

 and dry place to rest. 



Very often barnyards are in a very dirty and un- 

 hygienic condition, which is inconsistent with the pro- 

 duction of clean milk. The cows may be seen wading 

 kneedeep thru a layer of mud and manure or even lying 

 in the same, covering themselves with filth. No clean 

 milk can be produced unless such cows are thoroughly 

 cleaned and washed. 



Whitewashing of Stables 



The stables should be whitewashed at least two times 

 every year. It should be done with great thoroughness 

 and care. The whitewash should contain some sticking 

 material like glue, or have skim or buttermilk mixed in 

 (1-2 skim-milk and 1-2 water.) That will prevent the 

 lime from falling off in scales. 



Some disinfectant should be added, in order to de- 

 stroy all larvae, nits, etc., which may adhere to the walls 

 and ceilings or may be hidden in cracks. 



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