Agriculture .. . ltural College. (6) Good light — A surprisingly large proportion of our cow stablesare badly lighted. Sunlight is the best germicide known. Every stableshould be so constructed that the light reaches all parts of it. Abundantsunlight in the stable will prove a controlling factor in maintaining goodhealth in the herd. I c) The interior of the stable — The interior of the cow stable shouldbe as open and free from obstructions as possible. Not only is this essen-tial so that the light may reach all parts, but it greatly facilitates number of comparatively inaccess
Agriculture .. . ltural College. (6) Good light — A surprisingly large proportion of our cow stablesare badly lighted. Sunlight is the best germicide known. Every stableshould be so constructed that the light reaches all parts of it. Abundantsunlight in the stable will prove a controlling factor in maintaining goodhealth in the herd. I c) The interior of the stable — The interior of the cow stable shouldbe as open and free from obstructions as possible. Not only is this essen-tial so that the light may reach all parts, but it greatly facilitates number of comparatively inaccessible angles and confined spaces should 746 A GRIC UL TL *R E : be reduced as far as possible. The interior finish should be as hard andsmooth as may be in order that it may be readily kept clean. Mangers andties are of innumerable forms and into the details of construction space willnot allow us to go. The manger should be simple, get-at-able, and thetie such as to allow the animal to stand or lie in Fig. 240. Interior of Cow Stable, Massachusetts Agricultural stable accommodates 65 cows ; dimensions, 135 x 42 feet. Food and water both given in manger. CXXIX—MEANS WHEREBY MILK IS CONTAMINATED AFTER LEAVING THE COW. 766. Chief methods of contamination — Milk as it leaves the udder ofthe healthy cow is practically pure, free from germs and foreign matter. Itmay become impure or tainted in various ways : — 1st. By mixture with it of particles of dirt, manure, bedding, hair,etc., during or after milking. 2d. By absorbing strong odors as from manures, fertilizers, silage,brewers grains, etc. 3d. By introduction of bacteria, which may cause souring, or bitter,slimy, ropy, or so-called bloody milk. 767. Contamination with dirt, manures, etc. — Milk is contaminated ANIMAL HUSBANDRY. 747 with filth of various kinds in many cases through carelessness in the are likely to be particles of dust and dirt in the air and on the bodiesof most cows,
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