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The writer and associates have not only designed hundreds of the practical 

 dairy barns of the country, but thousands of barn plans are being submitted to 

 them yearly for their criticism and suggestions. Because of this wide experi- 

 ence, some of the things we have learned regarding barn building may be of 

 interest and help in the planning of your barn. This book is published in the 

 hope that it may help you and other dairymen to secure better barns for the 

 money you have to invest. 



There are many points on which dairymen differ with regard to barn con- 

 struction — differing conditions of climate, territory and purpose, making each 

 barn almost an individual proposition. 



The barn that m.eets the needs of one man in Wisconsin may be totally 

 unsuited to the requirements of his next door neighbor or to the needs of a 

 farmer in Tennessee. 



The amount of money available for building, the kind of dairy farming 

 to be carried on, the site, character of building materials most convenient, and 

 many other points known only to the owner himself, require consideration. 

 Nevertheless, there are certain fundamental conditions common to most dairy 

 barns, and with the above in mind it is our purpose to give general information 

 that is most interesting to prospective builders. 



Fundamentals 



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In order that the dairy barn may become as big a profit maker as possible, 

 certain fundamental elements must be remembered. The most important items 

 to be considered are cleanliness; cow comfort and cow health; convenience for 

 the workman in handling the daily chores, and economy of construction. 



The dairy barn is a place where human food is produced. For the pro- 

 tection of the public health, and for the well-being and comfort of your cows 

 — as well as to meet the requirements of those who buy your products — the 

 first great essential to be kept in mind is cleanliness. 



By use of the proper construction, and by carefully planning the arrange- 

 ment of the stable, this point may be cared for without excessive increase in 

 cost of building, or in cost of operating the plant. 



Since contented, healthy cows produce more milk, the things that please 

 the cow and insure her health and comfort must likewise receive thoughtful 

 attention. 



If the arrangement of the barn is planned rightly, plentiful lighting, abun- 

 dant ventilation and easy disposal of the litter will be provided — all Hoor space 

 will be used economically and to the best advantage — and the number of step? 

 necessary in doing the daily chores will be reduced to the minimum. 



