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Show I DAIRY 1 HINTS SANITARY HOUSE FOR DAIRY Necessary Where Milk Is Handled, Because Be-cause of Its Susceptibility to Contamination. (Frpared Ijy tho VnllM S-til.-s I H-prrt mtwit uf Aff rw till urw. ) Because of the delicate nature of milk and Its susceptibility to contamination contami-nation by dirt unci odors, dangerous to the health of the consumer and likely to cause loss to the producer, a dairy house constructed on sanitary principles prin-ciples and properly loi ati-il Is a necessity neces-sity on every farm that t-clls milk. The regulations of the different states vary, but It Is usually found desirable de-sirable to huve sucn building a short distance from the barn, or, if it adjoins the stable, to have only an outside entrance. en-trance. Prompt removal of the milk tu facilitate cooling und prevent contamination contami-nation is always necessary. A concrete, brick or tile house with asbestos or slate roof, although comparatively costly, Is fireproof, durable and sanitary sani-tary aud roqulres few repairs. Othei materials that may be used are stone cement blocks and wood. The Iloor of the milk house is particularly par-ticularly Important, and concrete, be-ciuise be-ciuise of Its ability tu withstand moisture, mois-ture, decay and wear. Is the best material. ma-terial. Although dressed tongue-nnd groove lumber may be used for the in side walls, cement plaster makes the best finish. Light Is Important, and window space should be equal to al least 10 ir cent of the floor space. To keep the air sweet and dry" good ventilation Is needed. In some ell mates windows and doors will provide It, but In most localities other means such as 0 ventiluling Hue, will b( found necessary. Flies and othei germ-carrying Insects must be kepi out with screens so arranged that the will not Interfere with the operation of the windows and doors. Plentiful supplies of cold and hot water, for cooling nnd for cleaning and sterilizing, are a necessity if a high-class product Is to te turned out. The unavoidable spilling of milk and the use of quantities of water demand an adequate drainuge system that will carry die waste well away from the house. Most local und state health departments have specific regulations on tills subject. All of these problems of dairy-house dairy-house construction are discussed In detail de-tail In Farmers' Bulletin 1214, "Farm Dairy Houses," Just issued by the dairy division of the United States Department De-partment of Atrriculmre. copies of -'il ..!. . rii-'i a.- -33 - A Good Ail-Around Milk House for Dairies. which can be obtained free of charge. In this bulletin plans and pictures are given of nine types of houses, suitable for farms having from ten to several hundred cows ; for dairies where milk Is sold In cans or bottles or is made into butter; and for those using hand or power machinery. Those who are interested in any particular plan may obtain blue prints from the division of agricultural engineering, bureau of public roads, United States Department Depart-ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. CV |