Show source of ropy milk Is traced to impure water too often the water supply on many of our dairy farms consists of it stag stae creeks which are not only a source of supply likely to limit the dally daily consumption but may also be the caulp of ropy milk the ropy milk bacteria tire are found to in stagnant water and cons through such places collect lirt dirt on their udder and flanks which falls into the pail at milking time nere conditions are ideal for bacteria to grow find multiply and in a few hours the milk exhibits a ropy appearance cows watered from a bronsh h 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 inore water than dry stock and young sock but these too need a regular supply and more in hot weather the water supply in outlying pastures should be inspected at regular intervals ter vals water Is just as ne necessary cesary for body functions its as food in tact fact Fini animals mals 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 |