Barns and Barnyards
The barns and barnyards where milch cows are kept should be free from manure, pools of stagnant water, dirt and refuse. The ground should be well drained so that it will not become water-logged. Such ground should be located on elevations to assure proper drainage. The habit of allowing the refuse to accumulate in large quantities before hauling it away is not only repulsive but very unsanitary and may become a source of pollution of the milk supply.
Stable should be constructed to assure proper ventilation and to provide proper shelter for the animals. The floors should be of material that is non-absorbent, well drained, and easily cleaned. Concrete is best. Each cow should have a separate stall furnished with a stanchion. The walls should be of material that can be cleaned. There should be 600 cubic feet space for each cow in the barn.