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Good Dipping Vat for Sheep Proves Practical and Cost Effective
A farmer can equip a sheep dip with a horizontal concrete or galvanized vat. A 10 by 4 foot galvanized unit costs about 12 dollars and may be shared by 3 or 4 farmers. The vat should be narrow to prevent turning and deep enough for large sheep, with length determined by flock size. The illustrated concrete vat sits near the hog house, includes a dry chamber, and features a grate and trap to protect the sewer. Also notes U.S. rye crop value in 1910.