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7. That the buildings used for the housing of the animals shall be situated on ele- 
vated grounds and ‘capable of being properly drained. 
8. Said buildings to be sheltered from cold winds, lighted, and ventilated accord- 
ing to approved hygienic methods. The buildings shall be constructed so as to favor 
the prompt and easy removal of waste products. 
9. The apartments, used for the storage of either feed or fodder shall be removed 
from possible contamination by stable waste or animal odors. 
10. All buildings shall, in addition to healthful location, approved construction, 
and proper ventilation, be kept free from animal or vegetable matter in a state or proc- 
ess of decomposition or decay and always free from accumulations of dust or mold . 
THE WATER SUPPLY. 
11. The dairy shall be supplied with an abundance of pure water. 
12. No water from shallow wells or springs holding surface drainage shall be used 
for watering stock, cooling milk, or. cleaning vessels. 
. 13. Nor shall any well or spring be located within 300 feet of the stable. 
SURROUNDINGS. 
14. It is further understood and agreed that the immediate surroundings of the 
buildings shall be kept in a condition of cleanliness and order. There shall not be 
allowed to accumulate in the vicinity any loose dirt, rubbish, or decayed vegetable 
cr animal matter, or animal waste. 
15. Nor shall there be within 300 yards of any building any constantly wet or 
marshy ground or stagnant pools of water. 
16. Nor shall there be kept within 300 yards of any building used for dairy purposes 
any fowl, hogs, horses, or other live stock. 
17. It is hereby understood and agreed that the following unhealthful conditions 
shall be a sufficient reason to exclude any animal from the herd used for any purpose 
in the aforesaid dairy. Any animal that is judged by a competent observer to suffer 
from tuberculosis, even, though the disease be localized or latent. 
18. Any animal with fever. Any animal suffering from septic absorption or other 
disease, followed or associated with parturition. 
19. Any animal suffering from mammitis or mammary abscess. 
20. Any animal with persistent diarrhea or any other abnormal physical condition 
which could in any way be detrimental to the character of the milk. 
21. It is furthermore agreed that when an animal shall be found by a competent 
observer to be in a state of ill health, prejudicial either to the other animals in the 
herd or to human health, the same shall be removed immediately and, if necessary, 
shall be killed. 
22. It is also understood and agreed that the party of the second part shall exclude 
from the herd used for producing certified milk, immediately after discovery, any 
animal subject to the following conditions: Any animal that was bred through con- 
sanguinity within a period of three generations. 
23. And from this time forth any animal of those bred by the party of the second 
part used fpr producing certified mil k that was not as a heifer kept sterile during its 
first 27 months. 
24. Any phenomenal milker, except that glandular disease or tuberculosis has 
first been excluded by a competent observer. 
25. It is furthermore agreed that if at any time it is desired by the parties of the 
first part that a different breed of milch cows should be substituted for the one in use, 
in order that the standards of quality in the milk may be raised, the party of the second 
part will endeavor to carry the same into effect. 
