Kishwaukee Dairy Herd Improvement Association

Kishwaukee Dairy Herd
Improvement Association

Mission:
The primary purpose of the Kishwaukee Dairy Herd Improvement Association is to afford members an economical method of getting information they can use in improving the producing efficiency of their herds. The Kishwaukee DHIA also strives to further educate the cooperating herdsmen, to help 4-H members and youth with their dairy projects, and to ultimately advance the dairy industry.

Membership:
The Kishwaukee DHIA currently consists of 14 herds (approximately 1,400 cows) from DeKalb and Kane counties in Illinois. The membership rates in the association are determined by the different tests taken for determining the total pounds, fat, and protein in the milk of the cows.
Tests include: 2X Test - tested twice/day (once during the month). AP Test - a.m. or p.m. test only (one time in the month). O/S Test - owner/sampler, owner tests his own herd.

Leadership:
Otto Heisner, Esmond - President
Five board members elected to three year staggered terms.

Benefits:
The Association maintains two employees including a Supervisor for herd testing and a Bookkeeper. Each cow in all the cooperating herds is tested on a monthly basis. This testing service through the Association involves sending the milk samples and working closely with Dairy Lab Services, Inc. at Dubuque, IA. The cow/herd test results are then sent by DLS to the individual herdsmen. The Kishwaukee DHIA also helps sponsor various informational/promotional activities throughout the year such as the annual meeting for members, a dairy breakfast, milk auction, and pen & stall awards at the 4-H fairs.

Administrative Office:
Kishwaukee Dairy Herd Improvement Association
1350 West Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815/756-6361 Fax: 815/756-3961

Links:
University of Illinois Dairynet
National Dairy Council
Midwest Dairy Association

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