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Such contests greatly improve the milk supply if the 

 consumer is interested in the project and is williag to pay 

 a slightly higher price for milk of good quality than for 

 that of poor quality. 



Number of Inspections Made in New York City. — Dur- 

 ing the year 1908, there were inspected and rated on a score 

 cardj 41,937 dairy farms that sell milk in New York City. 

 Inspectors within the city examined 101,049 specimens 

 of milk, and took 6268 samples for chemical analysis, 

 and about the same number for bacteriological examina- 

 tion. 26,500 quarts of milk were destroyed for being 

 above 50° F., and the total milk destroyed by inspectors 

 for all reasons was 43,140 quarts. 



Limitations of General Inspection. — Whenever a sys- 

 tem of inspection is properly carried out, many improve- 

 ments may be noted in the sanitary condition of farms, 

 dairies, and depots. However, in spite of the continuous 

 and thorough inspection in New York City, 16 per cent 

 of the samples analyzed were found to be below standard, 

 and 25 per cent of the samples examined bacteriologically 

 contained over 1,000,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter. 

 The dairy farms inspected and scored in New York City 

 in 1908 showed the following condition: 



2,179 dairies scored between 76 and 100. 

 24,130 dairies scored between 51 and 75. 

 15,628 dairies scored below 50. 

 Average score — 57. 

 A similar inspection and scoring, in New York City, of 

 creameries, or places where milk is handled, revealed a 

 somewhat better condition. 



613 creameries scored between 76 and 100. 

 671 creameries scored between 51 and 75. 

 162 creameries scored below 50. 

 Average score — 71. 



