The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . 724 Journal of Agriculture. Victoria. [10 Dec, 1912. fattening pens, in addition to convenient sheds and runs for thebrood sows and store pigs. The floors of the main building are ofmachine-made bricks, cement grouted; the walls are on pivots to. admit air and sunshine, with a lantern roof with glass lights for lightand ventilation. In every respect this building presents a modelof perfect hygiene in farm buildings, and accounts in a very great 10 Dec, 191 Report 0)1 ^aflift LahoKr Colonv. 725 measure for the freedom from disease
The Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria . 724 Journal of Agriculture. Victoria. [10 Dec, 1912. fattening pens, in addition to convenient sheds and runs for thebrood sows and store pigs. The floors of the main building are ofmachine-made bricks, cement grouted; the walls are on pivots to. admit air and sunshine, with a lantern roof with glass lights for lightand ventilation. In every respect this building presents a modelof perfect hygiene in farm buildings, and accounts in a very great 10 Dec, 191 Report 0)1 ^aflift LahoKr Colonv. 725 measure for the freedom from disease that has been the happy experi-ence of the farm. The two silos, which are capable of holding250 tons of fodder, are kept constantly in use, and are usually filledtwice a year. Persistent effort is put forth to conserve a full andcomplete ration for the dairy stock, a purpose for wliich the siloshave been found indispensable. The cow shed is constructed onsanitary lines, and will accommodate 32 cows at a time; while shadeand shelter sheds and water are provided in the yards for the cowswaiting to be milked; those milked are turned direct into thepaddocks. Stables, hay shed, fruit storage rooms, and mens quartersare substantial and convenient, the latter, in addition, beingthoroughly sanitary. St
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