
REPORT OF THE BACTERIOLOGIST. 19 
During the year a considerable number of samples of milk 
and cream have been sent to this department by dairymen and 
. dealers in various parts of the state. These have been tested, 
and reports given to those sending the samples. Several dairy- 
men in the eastern part of the state who are sending milk to 
Boston have had their milk condemned by the Boston milk 
officials because of its too great germ content. A number of 
these men have applied to the Station for help, and the writer 
has visited some farms, giving suggestions in regard to methods 
of cleanliness in the stables, which have resulted in the milk’s 
being again accepted by the Boston authorities. 
In cooperation with the dairy division a series of bacterio- 
logical studies was made in connection with the use of different 
butter starters. The results of this work are reported by 
Professor Beach. 
The bacteriological work in connection with the soft cheese 
problems has been continued from the previous year, and con- 
siderable work in these lines has been done during the year. 
An extended series of experiments is being made to deter- 
mine the effect of stable conditions and of various methods of 
milking upon the germ content, keeping quality, and sanitary 
condition of milk. This work is not yet completed, but a 
report upon the results thus far obtained is given in this report. 
The work, however, will be continued. 
Respectfully submitted, 
WireAX STOCKING, JR, 
