WHY CREAM TESTS VARY
The following .summary of the reasons why cream tests vary from time to time is given by Mr. E. O, Challis, Superintendent of Dairying, Department of Agricultural journal. He Says ; (1) Speed of separator being either too low or too high. (2) Separator running badly through the use of inferior oil, or bowl vibrating through |being out of balance. (3) Removing the milk float and feeding the machine beyond its capacity, (4) Neglecting to alter the cream regulation screw in spring-time, when milk is poor, and autumn, when milk is richer. (5) Fluctuations in the temperature of the milk. (6) Changes in the richness of milk, either from morning or evening milkings, and especially through indifferent milking. (7) Amount of skim milk or water used for flushing the bowl, which often varies from day to; day, (8) Using'cheap or inferior type of separator. ’ -it,
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Manawatu Times, Volume LII, Issue 3576, 6 April 1927, Page 11
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148WHY CREAM TESTS VARY Manawatu Times, Volume LII, Issue 3576, 6 April 1927, Page 11
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