Show source of ropy milk Is traced to impure water too often the water supply on many of our dairy farms consists of stagnant pools and marshy creeks which are not only a source of supply likely to limit the dally daily consumption but may also be the cause of ropy milk the ropy milk bacteria are found in stagnant water and cows cow s wading ali through rough such places collect dirt on their udder and flanks which falls into the pall pal at milking time lore here conditions are ideal for bacteria to grow and multiply and in a few hours the milk exhibits a ropy appearance cows watered from a trough or tank on the other hand avoid dirt and there Is less danger of contaminating the milk naturally cows in milk have need for more water than dry stock and young stock but these too need a regular supply and more in hot bot weather the water supply I 1 in n outlying pastures should be inspected at regular intervals interval ter val vals water Is just as necessary for far body functions ns as food in tact fact animals can survive longer without food than they can without water the summer water supply on the dairy farm Is of first importance and needs to be well looked after |