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water when fed a protein-rich ration than when given feeds 

 low in protein, and they require more water in warm wea- 

 ther than in cold weather. 



There has been much discussion as to the number of 

 times a day cows should be watered, and as to the advisa- 

 bility of installing automatic watering devices for providing 

 water at all times in the stalls. High-producing animals 

 should have water at least twice a day, and their produc- 

 tion will usually be increased if automatic water bowls are 

 installed in the barn so they can have a drink whenever 

 they wish one, just as we do. 



FROM OFFICIAL TESTERS' MONTHLY REPORTS 



Iowa. 

 "T. Br Spread by Old Style Stalls. 



Grundy County is being tested for tuberculosis and a 

 large number of reactors have been found. One member 

 in this association lost his entire herd of 27 cows. If he had 

 tested a number of years ago, he could have checked the 

 spread of the disease and his loss would not have been so 

 great. His cows had no special stall to stand in each time, 

 which helped to spread the disease rapidly. — Harry Haling 

 (Tester), Marshall Grundy C. T .A., Iowa. 



Milking Machines Released Labor. 



One member began feeding silage this month. Silage 

 with a little grain maintained his production to nearly the 

 June and July level. Two members have installed milking 

 machines thus releasing more labor for field work. An- 

 other member has re-floored his barn with cork brick and 

 repainted the steel equipment so that his barn seems almost 

 like new.— Glen H. Marsh (Tester), Dubuque No. 2 C. T. 

 A., Iowa. 



