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dogs, or other animals or fowls shall be allowed to come in con- 
tact with the certified herd, either in the stables or elsewhere. 
12. Bedding.—No dusty or mouldy hay or straw, bedding 
from horse stalls, or other unclean materials shall be used for 
bedding the cows. Only bedding which is clean, dry, and 
absorbent may be used, preferably shavings or straw. 
13. Cleaning Stable and Disposal of Manure.—Soiled bed- 
ding and manure shall be removed at least twice daily, and the 
floors shall be swept and kept free from refuse. Such cleaning 
shall be done at least one hour before the milking time. Manure, 
when removed, shall be drawn to the field or temporarily stored 
in containers so screened as to exclude flies. Manure shall not 
be even temporarily stored within 300 feet of the barn or 
dairy building. 
14. Cleaning of Cows.——Each cow in the herd shall be 
groomed daily, and no manure, mud, or filth shall be allowed to 
remain upon her during milking; for cleaning, a vacuum appa- 
ratus is recommended. 
15. Clipping.—Long hairs shall be clipped from the udder 
and flanks of the cow, and from the tail above the brush. The 
hair on the tail shall be cut so that the brush may be well above 
the ground. 
16. Cleaning of Udders.—The udders and teats of the cow 
shall be cleaned before milking ; they shall be washed with a cloth 
and water, and wipeddry with another clean sterilized cloth— 
a separate cloth for drying each cow. 
17. Feeding.—All foodstuffs shall be kept in an apartment 
separate from and not directly communicating with the cow 
barn. They shall be brought into the barn only immediately 
before the feeding hour, which shall follow the milking. 
18. Only those foods shall be used which consist of fresh, 
palatable, or nutritious materials, such as will not injure the 
health of the cows or unfavorably affect the taste or character 
of the milk. Any dirty or mouldy food or food in a state of 
decomposition or putrefaction shall not be given. 
19. A well-balanced ration shall be used, and all changes of 
food shall be made slowly. The first few feedings of grass, 
