APPENDIX E. 



POSTRR FOR DAIRY BARNS. 



Twenty Dairy Suggestions with Speciai^ Ricference to Sanitation. 



United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry, 



Dairy Division. 



The Cows. 



1. Have the herd examined at least twice a year by a skilled veteri- 



narian. Promptly remove animals suspected of being in bad health. 

 Never add an animal to the herd until certain it is free from dis- 

 ease, particularly tuberculosis. 



2. Never allow a cow to be excited by fast driving, abuse, loud talking, 



or unnecessary disturbance ; do not expose her to cold or storms 

 more than necessary. 



3. Clean the entire body of the cow daily ; hair in the region of the 



udder should be kept short by clipping. 



4. Do not allow anj' strong-fiavored food, like garlic, cabbage, or turnips, 



to be eaten, except immediately after milking. Changes in feed 

 should be made gradualh-. 



5. Provide fresh pure water in abundance, eas}- of access and not too cold. 



The Stables. 



5. Dair>' cattle should be kept in a stable, preferablj- without cellar or 

 storage loft, and where no other animals are housed. 



7. The stable should be light (4 square feet of glass per cow) and dry, 



with at least 500 cubic feet of air space per animal. It should have 

 air inlets and outlets, so arranged as to give good ventilation with- 

 out drafts of air on cows. 



8. The floor should be tight and constructed preferably of cement ; 



walls and ceilings should be tight, clean, free from cobwebs, and 

 whitewashed twice a year. Have as few dust-catching ledges, 

 projections, and corners as possible. 



9. Allow no dusty, mu,sty, or dirtjf litter, or strong-smelling material 



in the stable. Haul manure to field daily, or store under cover at 

 least 40 feet from stable. Use land plaster daily in gutter and on 

 floor. 



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