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REGULATIONS.
For the Management of the Coiv-houses of the District, approved by the Board.
" 1. Every Cow-house must be on the ground level; under-ground Cow-houses must
" be disused.
" 2. Every Cow-house must have such dimensions as to allow a minimum space of
"800 cubic (13.0 X 6.0 X 10.2) feet of air to each Cow, it being understood that so small a
" quantity will be only allowed where ventilation is good, and in consideration of the strict
" observance of the other conditions following.
" 3. Light and air shall be admitted in such manner as shall be in each instance
" considered sufficient by the Board.
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" 4. The paving must be uniform, and the channels behind the cows must be of
" Yorkshire stone, or of sound brick-work in cement, of the width of two feet six inches at the
" least, sloping towards the entrance of the drain.
" 5. Dung and other refuse must be removed from the premises every 48 hours at the
"least, and be kept in covered places until its removal. The sheds must be thoroughly
" cleansed twice a day, and the yards once,—cleanliness must be scrupulously observed.
" 6. Every Cow-house and Yard must be provided with under-ground pipe drains to
the public sewer, furnished with efficient traps at the entrances.
" 7. The supply of water, whether within or outside the Cow-house, must be such as
" is considered adequate by the Board.
" 8. Grains and other vegetable food must not be kept long enough to become
" offensive. The receptacles for the same must be kept in good repair, clean, and well covered.
" 9. Every Cow-house must be lime-whited every half-year."
T. PENNY, PRINTER, 121, LEMAN STREET, WHITECHAPEL.