LESSONS ON DAIRYING FOR RURAL SCHOOLS. 
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-An inexpensive sanitary dairy house, 
view. 
Perspective 
If a change of feed is made, make this 
LESSON VIII. CARE AND HANDLING OF THE DAIRY COW AND BARN. 
Sources of information. — Farmers' Bulletins 578, 602, 689, and 777. 
Bulletins from the State college of agriculture. 
Topics for study. — Care of the cow: The cow must be in good 
health; tests must be made 
for tuberculosis. 
Comfort: Roomy quar- 
ters ; clean bedding. Feed : 
Clean, wholesome feed; 
balanced rations. (Avoid 
moldy and decayed feeds.) 
Water: Clean and fresh; 
free from contamination ; 
provisions for warming in 
cold weather. 
Regular handling: Feed 
and milk at definite hours. 
change gradually. 
Pleasant surroundings: No ill-treatment or abuse, scolding or 
chasing. Is the practice of sending the dog to chase up the cows at 
milking time a good one ? 
The barnyard: Dry, 
well drained, clean, 
south exposure, pro- 
tected from winds. 
The stable (fig. 9): 
Located on high 
ground ; good natural 
drainage; free from 
places where flies 
may breed; provisions 
for removal of manure; 
separation of cows from 
other animals by a tight 
partition, walls and 
ceiling tight; 4 square 
feet of glass to each 
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Fig. 11.— Cross section through dairy house shown in figure 10. 
cow; ample ventilation; floors kept clean by sweeping and washing, 
walls kept free from dirt; stalls comfortable and easy stanchions 
provided. 
The milk house (figs. 10, 11, and 12): Location — convenient to 
stable, but free from dust and odors, and well drained. Purpose — to 
provide a place where dairy products may be handled; planned to 
save labor. (Farmers' Bulletin 689 shows a good plan.) Cleanliness 
