Isolation Quarters 



Once she shows any disorder or comes 

 under suspicion in any way, it is necessary 

 that she be separated from the herd. No 

 farmer is justified, nor can he afford to be 

 responsible for a sick animal, not only on ac- 

 count of the particular animal, but because 

 of the danger to his entire herd and to the 

 milk as well. A veterinarian, as a qualified 

 person on whose judgment and decision the 

 farmer can rely, should be summoned, and 

 in the meantime, no risk incurred but the 

 animal in question promptly isolated. Some 

 place apart from the cow barn should be 

 provided, where the animal can be watched, 

 and receive the necessary treatment and at- 

 tention. The isolation quarters should in- 

 sure to a sick animal an abundant supply 

 of light and air, ease and comfort, and a 

 freedom from noise and disturbance. The 

 quarters also should be capable of thorough 

 disinfection after use. 



The isolation quarters could also be of 

 great service in the treatment of tubercu- 

 losis. An animal could be quarantined there, 



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