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CLEAN MILK 



Stocking * gives the following summary of results of experi- 

 ments with covered pails and strainer cloths : 



i. The use of the covered milk pail is of great advantage in 

 any stable in excluding dirt and bacteria from the milk. The rel- 

 ative advantage gained by the use of the cover depends upon the 

 sanitary condition of the stable. 



2. The special form of cover does not seem to be important 

 provided it is a device practical for use and the area through which 

 dirt can gain access to the milk is reduced as much as possible. 



Fig. ii. 



Stadmueller Covered Pail. 

 (Bull. 48 Storrs Exper. Sta.) 



The North Covered Milk Pail. 

 (Bull. 48 Storrs Exper. Sta.) 



3. Whether or not a strainer on the covered pail is desirable 

 depends upon the style of the straining device. 



4. The use of the strainer in a pail where the dirt which falls 

 into the opening is likely to be driven through by the succeeding 

 streams of milk is not desirable (Stadmueller, Fig. 10). Its use 

 tends to increase the germ content of the milk and injure its keep- 

 ing quality. 



{ Bull. No. 48 Storrs Agric. Exper. Sta. 



