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made to the cow-keepers in the district. These suggestions, which involve only the absolute
necessaries, cleanliness and a proper supply of air, the Board have already assented to : they
are as follows:-
REGULATIONS FOR COW-HOUSES.
1.—Every cow-house shall be paved with flag paving or other non-absorbent material,
set and bedded in cement, with a proper inclination to the foot of the stalls, so as to drain
into a channel leading by a fall of not less than l½-inches in 10-feet to a trapped gulley.
2.—Every cow-house 6hall be provided with a proper trapped drain to convey fluid
matter alone into the sewers.
3.—Every cow-house shall be furnished with an adequate supply of water, and be
washed thoroughly at least once a day.
4.—All solid manure and refuse shall be carefully swept up twice a day, be kept
under cover, and be carted away early every morning.
5.—Every cow-house shall be kept in proper condition, and the walls be limewashed
at least 4 times a year.
6.—Every cow-house shall have a sufficient space for each cow, and shall be properly
lighted and ventilated.
7.—Every yard, in which a cow-house is situated, shall be well paved with stone or
other impervious material, shall be properly drained, and shall be washed at least once a day.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN LIDDLE.
Board op Works,
15, Great Alie Street.
10th November, 1860.