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DAIRYING. 



Fig. 839.— Udder of a Cow, Stripped of the Skin. 



these two glands has two outlets, but sometimes also three. The 

 degree of fineness of skin on the udder is in direct proportion to the 

 structure of the other skin, and has a close relationship with the 

 individuality of the animal. The hair on the udder is also an indi- 

 cation of the condition of the animal. Cows with thick, coarse 

 skin have also stiff, coarse, and long hair on the udder ; while with 

 fine skin the" hair is scarce, soft, and lustrous. 



The udder is not merely covered with the general skin of the 



Fig. 840.— Capillary Net-work 

 of Milk Gland. 



Fig. 341.— Portion of Udder, Showing Lobule 

 and Main Ducts. 



