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tion seems to be similar to that in meats, fish, oysters and all substance 

 rich in almubinoids. 



There is yet another form of bacteria which occasions great alarm 

 when they make their appearance, and these are in the disease producing 

 germs which may get into the milk from clothes or utensils exposed to 

 the sick room, and in various other ways. The germs of tuberculosis, 

 typhoid fever and many others of the dreaded diseases often find their 

 way to the human system through milk. The presence of these organ- 

 isms cannot be detected by any apparent change in the milk; it does not 

 appear any different to the eyesight; it does not taste any different, nor 

 can anything out of the ordinary be detected by the sense of smell. Milk 

 tainted by these disease germs will show no reaction to the acid test, 

 even the skilled bacteriologist may not be able to detest their presence 

 with The newest scientific methods, and the aid of the most powerful mod- 

 ern microscope. 



If we stop for a moment and think of the extent milk and its prod- 

 ucts are used as human food, think of the invalids and infants who 

 almost exclusively depend on milk for their substance, and then con- 

 sider the harm that may result if the milk is not in proper condition, 

 the question so forcibly presents itself that it should receive our best 

 efforts and most earnest consideration. 



Let us consider it our duty to adopt good methods of feeding, so 

 that the animal's health may not be impaired; use every precaution in 

 the care of milk; cool it quickly and thoroughly; constantly aiming for 

 the best results, and in doing so ws will help to promote the foremost 

 industry of our land. 



DISCUSSION. 



Q. — Mr. Coolidge: Whai produces the slimy milk you speak of; where 

 does the bacteria organisms form? 

 A. — The name of the species? 

 Q. — Where does it start from? 



