. The Canadian farmer's manual of agriculture [microform] : the principles and practice of mixed husbandry as adapted to Canadian soils and climate : comprising: the field; produce of the farm; stock raising and management; manufactures of the farm; dairy; diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs; farm buildings, modern machinery and implements : counsel to the immigrant-settler, Agriculture; Farms; Agriculture; Exploitations agricoles. 334 The Canadian Farmer's â '⢠tj V 1 1 -A i '\. , â¢; :i.| f 1 ! i'> 1- II fi I : ; " In driving cattle from the pasture to the stable they shou
. The Canadian farmer's manual of agriculture [microform] : the principles and practice of mixed husbandry as adapted to Canadian soils and climate : comprising: the field; produce of the farm; stock raising and management; manufactures of the farm; dairy; diseases of horses, cattle, sheep, pigs; farm buildings, modern machinery and implements : counsel to the immigrant-settler, Agriculture; Farms; Agriculture; Exploitations agricoles. 334 The Canadian Farmer's â '⢠tj V 1 1 -A i '\. , â¢; :i.| f 1 ! i'> 1- II fi I : ; " In driving cattle from the pasture to the stable they should never be hurried faster than a walk. "Good cows have well-filled udders, which make it painful to move over the ground faster than at a walk. Besides, in warm weather, by hurrying the animal there is always danger of over- heating her blood and milk, and thus not only injuring ii, but all the other milk with which it comes in contact. " Dogs should never be allowed in a dairy. They are a source of infinite mischief In all my observations I have never yet met with a first-class dairy of cheese where the cows were dogged from the pasture to the stable. " Some people are in the habit, when first sitting down to milk, of drawing a little milk to wet their hands and the teat of the cow. It is not a cleanly habit, and should always be avoided. "Some persons have the imjiression that milk in some way pu- rifies itself, and that taints imparted to the mill: cannot be carried into the butter and cheese. Such ideas are very erroneous. " Cows do not mdh any easier tuitk wet than with dry hands. If the udder or teats are muddy or covered with filth, they should be washed with clean water and wiped dry. Then milk with dry hands, and it will be found easier and pleasanter, even with those who have been accustomed to wetting the hands and teats whilst ; On this subject, Professor Dick, of the Edinburgh Veterinary College, says:â " The operat
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