6 DAIRY ANALYSIS 



the whole sample into a beaker, and whipping with a 

 brush made of fine wires. 



Always determine the specific gravity of every 

 sample if possible. 



FIG. 3. Putting Lactometer into Milk. 



Estimation of Specific Gravity by Lactometer. 



Nearly fill a cylindrical vessel of depth such that 

 the lactometer will float, and at least % inch wider 

 than the lactometer ; a glass jar, or tin pot, or even 

 a milk-can serves well. Hold the lactometer at an 

 angle (Fig. 3), and cautiously lower it into the milk, 



