l6o ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. 



never exceed ZVz cents for every pound of butter made. Under favorable 

 conditions this cost can be reduced to 3 cents, and even as low as one 

 and one-half cents. This is only practicable where patrons deliver 

 their own milk at the factory. 



As a small creamery can not be operated for less then $4.00: to $5.00 

 perday, it becomes evident that the daily product should be over 150 

 pounds of butter as a safe minimum. Consequently no creamery should 

 be put in operation unless havin g the control of the milk tvom 30O cows. 

 • The greater the number of contributing cows and the better the quality 

 of these animals as butter producers, other things equal, the more cer- 

 tain the succesS' of a creamery. On the other hand 1500 cows is consid- 

 ered a maximum number, as the factor »)f transportation of milk 

 comes in here as an expense to offset the increasing profit. 



Next, a creamery must be located as near as possible in the center 

 of the milk producing district, and have the milk routes not extending 

 over seven miles from the creamery. This, however, depends more or 

 less on the condition of the roads in that vicinity. 



Select a location where prov ision can be made for good drainage. 

 This is of utmost importance, yet in many cases evidently the last thing 

 thought of. It should be near s ome live stream where the outlet of the 

 drain can be placed under water, or the drain should be conducted not 

 less- than fifty rods from the bull ding. 



The longer the drain the better. That drain may consist of glazed 

 tile for the first fifteen rods from factory, not less than five inches ia 

 diameter, and for the remainder of common tile of the size, may be used, 

 if satisfactory to the community through which it runs. 



A reliable supply of good water is again of great importance. The 

 water must be pure and guarded against future contamination. Cold 

 water will be a great saving of ic e. 



Surrounding should provide pure air and freedom from dust and ex- 

 posure to direct sunlight. A lawn with some low shrubs will greatly 

 aid by purifying the air, besiide m aking the surrounding more attractive. 



Also a location with referen ce to shipment for products, and mar- 



