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been raised to the use of cement, such as its cost, its being cold 

 and damp, injuring the cattle and the like, it is nevertheless 

 the most desirable material from which to construct floors 

 for the cow stable. The gutters and mangers should Ukewise 



Fig. 86. — Interior View of Dairy Barn showing Litter-carrier, Gut- 

 ter, AND Arrangement of Windows. New York State College op 

 Agriculture. 



be laid in cement. Cement has two very great advan- 

 tages over all other materials : it is easily kept clean, and if 

 properly put down, is durable. If desired, plank may be laid 

 over the cement where the cows stand. This, however, is not 

 necessary, as cement can be made dry and fairly warm by 



