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planed. The partitions fit snugly into the 3-inch con- 

 crete depression, and the entire manger is built in mova- 

 ble sections, each 21 feet long. The sections are held in 

 place by means of a small hook at each end, which is 

 fastened to the stanchion supports. 



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The three-inch concrete depression makes it possible 

 to water the cows in their stalls. When it is desired to 

 clean the manger, the hooks are unfastened and the. sec- 

 tions turned over, thus leaving the entire manger clear 

 for cleaning. 



Gutters. These should be about 15 inches wide and 

 four inches deep. A greater depth is liable to injure the 

 cows when they happen to slip into the gutter. More- 

 over any extra depth means just so much more lifting 



