. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. November 29, 1902] ®hc gveebev arte &p0vt&matt 18 Mold in Butter Packages. Avoiding moldy tuba ia a very easy taakj but. destroying mold already on them ia not as easy. I am doubtful if it is at all possible, as we are dealing with a butter tub where etroDg antiaeptica cannot be employed. It ia claimed by good authorities that a strong solution of corrosive sublimate will not efface certain kinds of this fungus growth. We can then only follow one or two courses— either avoid mold entirely or retard its growth when in its first stage. It ia not at all to
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. November 29, 1902] ®hc gveebev arte &p0vt&matt 18 Mold in Butter Packages. Avoiding moldy tuba ia a very easy taakj but. destroying mold already on them ia not as easy. I am doubtful if it is at all possible, as we are dealing with a butter tub where etroDg antiaeptica cannot be employed. It ia claimed by good authorities that a strong solution of corrosive sublimate will not efface certain kinds of this fungus growth. We can then only follow one or two courses— either avoid mold entirely or retard its growth when in its first stage. It ia not at all to be wondered at if commission men report moldy butter tuba. I find a good many creameriea storing their sup- ply atock of tubs in a little room adjoin- ing the work room of a creamery^ with no ventilation except a door leading into this room. The storage rooms are damp musty and veritable hot-leds for mold and its growth. This mold in its first stage is commonly known aa mildew, which ia familiar to the commiasion trade. It will soon ap- pear on the inside of a butter tub unless checked by a dry atmosphere, hot or cold temperature. The practice of soaking the tubs for a long time in a strong solution of salt brine has been recommended. Salt be- ing in itself a slight antiseptic and a fair preservative, no doubt has some effect on mold, but it is not powerful enough to retard the growth to any appreciable ex tent. Besides, long soaking of tuba ia not commendable, inasmuch as it raises havoc with the cooperage. This is not at all necessary when paper lining is used. I have of late experimented with boracic acid instead ot salt with very good success. I only soak the tubs enough to set the hoops. I prepare a solution of boracic acid, witli which tuba are thoroughly rinsed, then thoroughly Boak the parch- ment lining in the same aolution. We also use it on top of cloth circle in- stead of salt. This will probably not look right to those who fill about one-half inch of salt on to
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