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How do you get certified for milk test?

Writer: Amanda GoodwinAmanda Goodwin

To get certified as a milk test supervisor through Langston University for dairy goat milk testing, you need to complete their Certification for Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Testing. Langston University offers training and certification to allow individuals to conduct official milk tests for programs like ADGA’s ST (Standard Testing) and One-Day Test programs.

Steps to Get Certified Through Langston University:

  1. Check Eligibility Requirements:

    • You should have a basic understanding of dairy goat milk production and handling.

    • If testing for official DHI programs, you cannot test your own herd unless you qualify for owner-sampler testing.

  2. Complete Langston’s Training Course:

    • Langston offers online and in-person training to become a certified DHI supervisor.

    • The course covers:

      • Proper milk collection techniques

      • Milk weighing procedures

      • Sampling and handling milk for lab testing

      • Recordkeeping for DHIA

      • Rules for one-day and 305-day testing

  3. Pass the Certification Exam:

    • After completing the training, you must take and pass a written exam to demonstrate knowledge of milk testing procedures.

  4. Receive Certification:

    • Once certified, you will be recognized as a DHI Supervisor and can officially perform milk tests for dairy goat herds under programs like ADGA’s DHIR.

  5. Maintain Certification (if applicable):

    • Some programs require periodic retesting or renewal to stay updated with current testing procedures.

How to Get Started:

  • Visit Langston University’s website and look for their DHI certification program.

  • Langston University,

  • P.O. Box 730, Langston, OK 73050,

  • phone: 405-466-6207,

  • email: langston_dhi@yahoo.com


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