LESSONS ON DAIRYING FOR RURAL SCHOOLS. . 1% 
LESSON VIII. CARE AND HANDLING OF THE DAIRY COW AND BARN. 
Sources of information.—Farmers’ Bulletins 578, 602,689, and 777. 
Bulletins from the State college of agriculture. 
Topics for study.—Care of the cow: The cow must be in good 
health; tests must be made 
for tuberculosis. 
Comfort: Roomy quar- 
ters;clean bedding. Feed: 
Clean, wholesome feed; 
balanced rations. (Avoid 
moldy and decayed feeds.) at 
Water: Clean and fresh; ait Nig t 
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Regular handling: Feed ee 
and milk at definite hours. If a change of feed is made, make this 
change gradually. 
Pleasant surroundings: No ill-treatment or abuse, scolding or 
chasing. Is the practice of sending the dog to chase up the cows at 
milking timeagood one ? 
The barnyard: Dry, 
well drained, clean, 
south exposure, pro- 
tected from winds. 
The stable (fig. 9): 
Located on high 
ground; good natural 
drainage; free from 
places where flies 
may breed; provisions 
for removal of manure; 
separation of cows from 
other animals by a tight 
partition, walls and 
ceiling tight; 4 square 
feet of glass to each 
cow; ample ventilation; floors kept clean by sweeping and washing, 
walls kept free from dirt; stalls comfortable and easy stanchions 
provided. 
The milk house (figs. 10, 11, and 12): Location—convenient to 
stable, but free from dust and odors, and well drained. Purpose—to 
provide a place where dairy produgie may be handled; planned to 
save labor. (Farmers’ Bulletin 689 shows a good plan.) Cleanliness 
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Fia. 11.—Cross section through dairy house shown in figure 10. 
