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The rope or chain is so fastened as to prevent forward 

 or backward movements by the cows but permits free 

 movement up and down. 



Fig. 23. Movable Halter Tie. 



Stalls like those shown in Figs. 19 and 20 have the 

 advantage of being adjustable. The stanchion is movable, 

 thus permitting the stall to be shortened or lengthened, 

 according to the size of the cow. Furthermore, the swing 

 stanchions, in dispensing with the front end, reduce the 

 amount of stall surface, which is particularly noticeable 

 in the stalls shown in Figs. 19, 20 and 22. 



In a cold climate, it is desirable to cover the concrete 

 floor on which the cows stand with a movable wood plat- 

 form. This may be the means of preventing udder 



