FARM DAIRYING 



atmosphere, it is rather likely to be one subject 

 to sudden changes of temperature and ill venti- 

 lated. 



It Is probably not advisable to allow the tem- 

 perature of the stable to fall much below 40° in 

 the coldest weather, but in no case should a high 

 temperature be maintained at the expense of 

 ventilation. If the air of the stable is dry, cattle 

 can stand quite a low temperature without dis- 

 comfort. Too warm and badly ventilated quar- 

 ters are largely responsible for the prevalence of 

 tuberculosis. On the other hand a low enough 

 temperature to cause the cows to chill will quickly 

 be shown in a decreased milk-flow. Cows exposed 

 to extreme cold require more grain food and give 

 a smaller yield of milk. 



The best floor is made of cement. It is sani- 

 tary, durable, and easily kept clean. If bedding 

 is scarce and the floor very cold it is advisable to 

 have a plank platform for the cows to lie on, 

 otherwise rheumatism may develop. This wooden 

 floor must be taken up occasionally and the stalls 

 well cleaned. Many a valuable cow is lost by 

 allowing her to lie on a damp, cold floor with 

 probably a draught on her hind quarters. Inflam- 

 mation of the udder is the result. 



There are many contrivances for fastening the 



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