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SOME FEATURES OF THE DAIRY FARM 



fortable. An increase in width of a Holstein cow's stall from 

 3 feet 4 inches to 3 feet 6 inches is as nothing compared with 

 the commodious apartments generally provided beef cattle. 

 Bodily comfort is true economy with dairy cows. 



The manger may very profitably be made of concrete, but 

 care should be taken to build up the bottom to at least one and 

 better two inches higher level than the cow's feet. It should 

 also be made to slant toward the cow in order that she may reach 

 her feed without straining or slipping (Fig. 65). 



Fig. 65. — ^Note broad feed alley and slant of windows. 



QUESTIONS 



1. Under what conditions may hay very properly be stored over cows? 



2. What material is best adapted for use as stable floors? 



3. What material should be iised on the floor where the co'.vs stand? 



4. Tell the advantages of facing the cows inward in the stable. 



5. What are the advantages or disadvantages of facing the cows outward? 



6. How may a stable most economically be lighted? 



7. What other advantages are to be gained by thorough whitewashing? 



8. Give the dimensions of stall best suited to the cows of various breeds. 



9. Explain the forces that cause a circulation of air in the King system 



of ventilation. 

 10. Explain the use of the muslin curtain. 



