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The dairy barn has been in use now for some twenty years and it therefore 

 falls far short of the modern idea of what a model dairy barn should be. This is 

 especially true in regard to light and ventilation. By cleanliness, frequent lime- 

 washing and prompt chilling of the milk, those in charge seek to make the best of 

 their equipment and impress proper ideas of sanitation on the students. It seemed 

 to your Commission, however, that a new dairy barn built on modern lines is very 

 much needed by the College to keep up its reputation as one of the best agricultural 

 institutions on the continent. It would, moreover, have an educational influence 

 far beyond the attendance at the College. It is important that the College should 

 lead in this as in other things. 



While splendid assistance is being rendered to the dairy industry along many 

 lines, we are of opinion that much more could be done in helping to combat dis- 

 ease in the herds. It is as important to know how to keep the cattle healthy as 1 it 

 is 1 to know how to make good butter or cheese. As to whether a plan of veterin- 

 arian aid could be worked out in connection with the Agricultural College, the 

 Veterinary College or the appointment of a provincial veterinarian, we are not 

 prepared to say. We are convinced, however, that assistance along these lines 

 would be of much value to the animal industry. 



KINGSTON. 



Annual inspections are made by the Sanitary Inspector and Medical Health 

 Officer of the dairies supplying Kingston. Samples are also taken at intervals and 

 tests made at the Dairy School as to the butter fat percentages. The city by-law 

 calls for a standard of three per cent, butter fat and twelve per cent, solids. The 

 following are tests': 



Average of butter fat, 3.82 

 Average of 24 samples of farmer." 



milk, 3.44. 



Dr. John H. Bell, for many years Health Officer, although recently succeeded 

 by Dr. A. E. Williamson, expressed the following views in answer to questions by 

 your Commission in August last: 



