Clipping In Time Produces Clean, High Quality Milk Clipping cows regularly is one of the first steps tn producing clean, high quality milk. Dr. G. C. Graf, head of the dairy department at VPI. says clipping saves 10 per cent of the time when preparaing udders for milking, and reduces sediment by preventing dirt accumuation — the chief source of sediment, in the milk. The cows are easier to keep t lean since long hairs on the flank, udder, and belly make a good place for dirt to cling. Furthermore, lice and ticks are more easily controlled when the cows are kept clipped. Clip the flanks of the cows back of a line from the tail head to the lront attachment of the udder. Clip the entire udder. Clip the tail from the tail head to a point about 8 to 10 inches above the end of the tail bone. The switch of tlie tail may be shortened if it reaches to the ground. If lice are present, an area about six inches vide along the the backbone may be clipped. Then spray or dust this area for effective lice control. Do not clip the cows all over during the winter months. They should be clipped as soon as they are brought into the barn for the winter, and then again in mid \\ injer. Another tip — sharp clipper Wades make the job easier.

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