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DAIRY FARMING 



kept in the same bottle until it is to be consumed. 

 Whenever milk is changed from one vessel to another 

 there is always more or less contamination from dust and 

 bacteria. 



Bottling.- For dairies having from ten to twenty 

 cows, a can or vat provided with a sanitary faucet will 

 do satisfactory work in filling bottles. A pouring can 

 with a slightly curved spout may also be used for this 

 purpose. 



Fig. 62. Filling Bottles with Machine. (From Da. Div., U. S. Dept. of A.) 



For large dairies a bottle filler like that shown in Fig. 

 62 will be found advantageous. This machine fills six 

 bottles at the same time. Larger or smaller fillers may be 

 had if desired. In selecting a bottle filler secure one of 

 simplest construction and preferably without rubber at- 

 tachments. This is important for sanitary reasons. 



Whatever method of filling is used, it is important to 

 keep the milk well stirred while filling, so as to insure 

 uniform quality in all the bottles. 



