El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-07

churning continuance. operated by me
chanical power. in which the butter IS
formed and washed far more Uniform
ly and thoroughly than was possible
with the old fashioned dasher churn,
and the wooden bowl and paddle oper-
ated by arm power. The dairy bust-
to Prof. S H. BabcOck, formerly OF
the university OF Wisconsin, whose
milk tester completely revOlutiOnized
former methods. Prof. BabcOCk re-
ceived no financial return for the in
vention Of this tester, which was IN
patented and freely given to the world
at large.
Cleanliness Essential.
The cleanliness Of every utensiI used
In the handling Of milk, no less than
the sanitary condition OF the cows pro-
duclng 1t, is recognized now as OF
paramount Importance TO the health OF
the entire country The department
OF agriculture has given much study
to methods Of securing these conditions
at the least possible cost to the farm
er. Plans have been made for various
stables and creamery buildings Of diff
Ierent types suited to the needs Of
all kinds Of farmers, from those whose
herd numbers half q dozen cows to
those whose farms are run entirely
for its dairy products and whose cows
are numbered by the hundreds. As
first class milk can never be secured
In dirty surroundings, the stable is the
first consideration. This should have
a cement or concrete floor, which can
be washed off daily, permitting no ac-
emulation Of manure The walls
should be smooth preventing any un-
necessary crevices for the harbOring Of
vermin.
The creameries or houses in which
the milk is handled should have IA
cluLleS Lor Scald1ng every uLensu used
in handling milk Washing them In
cold water is not sufficient. The
equipment Of these buildings need not
oe elaborate, but they should be
planned with view to cleanliness. The
provision for heating water need not
De expensive II fuel is plentiful upon
the farm
Frequent Examinations.
Cows should be examined frequently
in order that their absolute heaIthi-
ness may be assured. One tubercular
COW viii soon infect a whole herd and
with the rigid Investigation being
made regarding every channel by which
tubercular germs may be disseminated.
no farmer can afford the risk Of keep
ing unhealthy animals Cows kent in
sanitary condition are most apt to be
in good health
The department Of agriculture has
prepared a score card for the use of
milk inspectors throughout the cOun-
try On this card credits are given for
the different grades OF equipment and
sanitary methods of milk handling
which, altogether VIII sum I'D 10 100
II compiled with The cows them
selves are first examined as to their
health and care is taken TO protect
them from tuberculosis and other dis
ease Their bedding. food and water
supply are also examined. The loca-
ton OF the stable. the drainage. ven
IllatlOn ana window space are cOnsid-
cred There should be at least four
square feet of glass window light in
the stable for each COW, and from 500
to 1000 cubic feet Of air space are re-
CURED IN connection with the con-
structiOn Of utensils. three credits are
given for the use Of the small topped
milk pail, since this reduces to a min
mum the collection Of outside dirt
bot water, clean milking suits for
those doing the milking. the sterfIiza-
ton Of all vessels handling milk. the
provisions for cooling milk quickly
ana the method Of transporting It from
the farm are all considered In the re-
Quirements Of the score card