Goat Services

Dairy One provides a range of milk testing services for goat herds of all sizes.  This includes owner sampler options, including goat circles, as well as providing DHI technician services for herd milk testing. If a goat herd tests with a DHI technician, regular Dairy One service charges apply.

Pregnancy testing is also available for goats through the Dairy One Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory.

Milk samples can be mailed to:

Dairy One Attn: Milk Lab

720 Warren Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

 

Owner Sampled Goat Herd Fees

Single Owner Sampler Herd:
You will be invoiced for your test based on our DHI dairy cow system. After your test is submitted, we will generate an invoice that is sent to you and can be paid either online through our Epay system or by contacting our Accounting team.

Testing services include component sample analysis (fat, protein, and somatic cell count), computer services, all reports, processing, postage, and handling.

Startup Charge (one time only, new accounts)
$3.30 per dipper

Each pack of 10 vials is $8/pack, plus shipping.

Shipping Charge*
(Per test)
The customer will be responsible for shipping charges incurred for getting the samples to Dairy One.  No UPS charge will be incurred if you use your own packaging. However, the packaging will not be returned to you.

No UPS charges will be incurred for those herds shipping to and from established Dairy One “pickup points”, found on the Sample Transportation page.

Dairy One currently tests a number of goat circles throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. In addition to a testing program, we also offer an annual certification program and annual scale certification. Please contact us for more information.

Certification Program Resources
Dairy Goat Technician Manual
2025 – 2026 Dairy Goat Technician Certification Exam

For help with the quiz, please visit AGDA’s DHIR FAQ page.

Please read this document for how to send in samples.

Completed exams can be sent to [email protected] or mailed to:

Dairy One Attn: Goat Exams
730 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

 

Biannual Technician Certification Charge
ADGA required
$70 for 2025-2026 exam. $35 for only 2026 exam. Both exams include Technician manual, test, and certification.

Annual Scale/Meter Certification
ADGA required
$20 for scale calibration plus return shipping. $25 for meter calibration plus return shipping.

Available through Dairy One or on your own. Shipping charges are billed separately.

Meters and scales for calibration can be shipped to Dairy One 730 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850.

Goat Milk Scales
Dairy One offers American Weigh Scales for weighing milk. We offer AWS H-110 and AWS pk-110. Each scale costs $65 plus shipping. Contact us at our email (see below) for more information.

Goat Milk Vials

Sample collection vials can be ordered from Dairy One. 10 vials cost $8 + shipping.  They can be ordered in multiples of 10. Vials will be filled with pills instead of liquid preservatives. The vials can be used for 2 years after purchase. Invert vials 3-4 times to make sure the pill completely dissolves. 

We also offer feed analysis for goats through our Forage Laboratory. If you’re in need of herd management software, network solutions or security cameras, please visit our Integrated Farming Solutions page.