DAIRY INSPECTION 181 
driveways, in so far as this is possible, and there should 
be an open-air space between it and the stable. If the 
milk room is not entirely separated from the stable, the 
chief object of having it, namely, to protect the milk 
from the stable air, will be defeated. If the surrounding 
grounds are dusty or if much-used dirt roads are close 
to it, the atmosphere in the building will be dusty. Some 
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Fre.” 17.—Floor plan of a conveniently arranged milk house. A, receiving funnel; B, 
milk cooler; C, bottle filler; D, refrigerator; E, cooling tank; F, sterilizer; G, Babcock 
tester; H, bottle washer; I, concrete sink; J, boiler; K, chimney; L, floor drains; M, 
sunning rack; N, separator. (Hoard's Dairyman). 
system of drainage is necessary to carry off waste water 
and washings, otherwise the air may become foul from 
decomposing milk. 
2. Construction.—On entering the milk house, the 
inspector should first note the odor of the air. A sour 
or putrid odor indicates uncleanliness or defective drains. 
A musty or mouldy odor results from lack of ventilation. 
The floor, walls, and ceiling should be examined, the 
material of which they are constructed and their condi- 
