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The British Dairy Farmers' Association. [Oct., 



invaluable during the emergency in teaching, organising, and 

 directing various branches of the Government's work. Owing 

 to its activities, also, the country possessed many skilled dairy 

 farmers who proved capable of carrying on under the most 

 trying and often irritating conditions ever imposed upon any 

 industry. 



In production of milk for consumption there has been a con- 

 stant endeavour to ensure quantity, quality and cleanliness. The 

 methods of making butter and cheese have been completely 

 revolutionised by scientific progress. There is still room for 

 improvement, and great changes loom in the distance. Science 

 must lead, practice will follow. 



