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Dairy Testing & Milk Testing

Dairy Testing Services to Improve Herd Health and Performance

As the only full-service milk recording organization in the country, AgSource empowers dairy producers to turn everyday information into real-world results. With high-volume milk testing, dairy daily reports, full-lab diagnostics, and even soil health test resources, our solutions support better decisions, healthier herds, and stronger outcomes.

Every test and report reveals a deeper story about your herd’s health, efficiency, and potential. Resources like our Udder Health Package, herd supplements, animal health tests will help you respond proactively to production trends, identify areas for improvement, and strengthen the link between herd management and feed strategies, including through a soil health test.

Talk with a dairy testing expert and put the power of data to work for your operation.

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Explore Our Dairy Testing and Reporting Solutions

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Soil Health Testing
AgSource technician collecting a milk sample during milking to provide accurate dairy performance and diagnostic reports.
Milk Recording
Rows of AgSource milk testing sample bottles used to analyze herd health and drive dairy performance.
Diagnostic Testing
Herd Care
Test Day Reports

Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Testing

Dairy testing measures key indicators of milk quality, herd health, and production performance. Common tests include butterfat, protein, lactose, milk urea nitrogen (MUN), somatic cell count (SCC), and other diagnostic markers that help identify health issues, monitor milk quality, and evaluate nutritional and management programs. Regular testing provides the data needed to make informed decisions that improve herd productivity and profitability.
The ideal testing frequency depends on your herd size, production goals, and management program. Many dairy operations participate in monthly milk recording to monitor production, milk quality, and herd health over time. More frequent testing may be beneficial when investigating herd health concerns, evaluating ration changes, or tracking the effectiveness of management decisions. A dairy testing specialist can help determine the right schedule for your operation.
Dairy testing typically includes milk component analysis, somatic cell count testing, milk recording, and herd performance reporting. Depending on your operation’s needs, additional laboratory diagnostics and specialized tests may also be available to support udder health, animal health, milk quality, and production management. Together, these services provide actionable data to help improve herd performance and operational efficiency.
Dairy reports transform laboratory results into practical insights that support better herd management decisions. By tracking trends in milk production, milk components, somatic cell counts, and other performance indicators, producers can identify potential health concerns earlier, evaluate nutrition and breeding programs, monitor production goals, and make data-driven adjustments that improve herd health, milk quality, and overall profitability.

The right dairy testing package depends on your herd size, management objectives, and the level of insight you need. Some operations focus on routine milk recording and component testing, while others benefit from more comprehensive diagnostic testing and herd health
monitoring. Working with an AGSource dairy testing expert can help you select a testing program that aligns with your production goals, management practices, and long-term business objectives.

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