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DAIRY CATTLE AND MILK PRODUCTION 



made part of the stanchion 

 manger supports, and are not 

 in the way. It is possible, 

 however, with more expense, 

 to support the longer span 

 required with trusses when 

 the cows are headed out- 

 ward. Figure 53 shows cross 

 sections of barns conveniently 

 arranged. The width of the 

 barn is 36 feet. It will be 

 observed that the cement 

 comes up on the wall 3 feet, 

 and is made with a rounded 

 corner to prevent accumula- 

 tion of dirt. The passage- 

 ways should be of ample 

 width to facilitate feeding 

 and cleaning out. 



Gutters. The gutter is 

 highly important in connec- 

 tion with keeping the cow 

 clean. It should be of ample 

 depth, as otherwise cows are 

 apt to stand with the hind 

 feet in the gutter. The 

 depth should not be less than 

 8 inches, while 10 or 12 inches 

 is better. The proper width 

 is not less than 16 inches. 

 The danger from deep gutters 



