t not be done during milking, nor within one
hour prior thereto.

22. Manure should be taken from the barn, preferably drawn to the
field. When the weather is such that this cannot be done, it should
be stored not nearer than 200 ft. from the stable and the manure
pile should be so located that the cows cannot get at it.

23. The liquid matter should be absorbed and removed daily and at no
time be allowed to overflow or saturate the ground under or around
the cow barn.

24. Manure gutters should be from six to eight inches deep, and
constructed of concrete, stone or some non-absorbent material.

25. The use of land plaster or lime is recommended upon the floors
and gutters.

26. Only bedding which is clean, dry and absorbent should be used,
preferably sawdust, shavings, dried leaves or straw. No horse manure
should be used as bedding.

27. The flooring where the cows stand should be so constructed that
all manure may drop into the gutter and not upon the floor itself.

28. The floor should be swept daily. This must not be done within
one hour prior to milking time.

29. If individual drinking basins are used for the cows, they should
be frequently drained and cleaned.

30. All live stock other than cows should be excluded from the room
in which the milch cows are kept. (Calf or bull pens may be allowed
in the same room if kept in the same clean and sanitary manner as
the cow beds.)

31. The barnyard should be well drained and dry, and should be as
much sheltered as possible from the wind and cold. Manure should not
be allowed to collect therein.

32. A suitable place in some separate building should be provided
for the use of the cows when sick, and separate quarters must be
provided for the cows when calving.

33. There should be no direct opening from any silo or grain pit
into the room in which the milch cows are kept.

The Milk House.

34. A milk house must be provided which is separated from the stable
and dwelling. It should be located on elevated ground, with no
hog-pen, privy or manure pile within 100 feet.

35. It must be kept clean and not used for any purpose except the
handling of milk.

36. The milk house should be provided with sufficient light and
ventilation, with floors properly graded and made water-tight.

37. It should be provided with adjustable sashes to furnish
sufficient light and some proper method of ventilation should be
installed.

38. The milk house should be prov