CentralStar Analytics
By CentralStar Cooperative
Last reviewed: December 2025
CentralStar Analytics leverages the cooperative's extensive milk recording database to provide benchmarking and analysis tools for member farms.
Overview
CentralStar Analytics builds on the cooperative's foundation as one of the largest DHI organizations in the United States. The platform leverages decades of milk recording data to provide members with benchmarking insights unavailable elsewhere.
The analytics tools integrate seamlessly with CentralStar's milk recording and genomic services, creating a comprehensive data ecosystem. Members benefit from both the technology and the cooperative's team of field consultants who can help interpret results and implement improvements.
The platform's strength is in its Midwest focus, providing benchmarks that are relevant to the region's dairy operations rather than national averages that may not reflect local conditions.
Snapshot
Description: CentralStar Analytics leverages the cooperative's extensive milk recording database to provide benchmarking and analysis tools for member farms.
Who It's For: CentralStar member farms seeking to leverage their milk recording data for deeper insights and regional benchmarking.
What It Does Best: Provides benchmarking against a large, high-quality database of Midwest dairy farms with integrated consulting support.
Why It Matters: Access to cooperative-wide data enables meaningful benchmarking against similar operations in the region.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: Conventional dairy, Grazing operations
Herd Size: All sizes in CentralStar territory
Roles: Farm owners, Managers, Working with CentralStar consultants
Geographic Focus: Midwest United States - CentralStar member territory
Main Features
Milk Recording Integration
Seamless connection to CentralStar DHI data
Regional Benchmarking
Comparison against Midwest peers
Production Analytics
Detailed analysis of milk production trends
Reproduction Reports
Breeding efficiency and reproductive performance metrics
SCC Analytics
Somatic cell count analysis and milk quality tracking
Advanced Features
Genetic Analysis
Integration with CentralStar genomic services
Consultant Tools
Features for working with CentralStar field staff
Custom Reports
Flexible reporting for farm-specific needs
Historical Trends
Long-term trend analysis using DHI history
Data & Integrations
Integrates With: CentralStar milk recording, CentralStar genomics, CDCB genetic evaluations
Data Flows: Automatic sync from milk recording; manual data entry for additional metrics
Industry Standards: DHIA protocols, CDCB standards
Competitive Advantages
Implementation
Timeline: Immediate access for existing CentralStar members; 1-2 weeks for new members
Infrastructure: Web-based access; no special requirements
Migration: Historical DHI data automatically available
Tips
Training & Support
Training: Training through CentralStar field staff and educational events
Support Channels: Field consultant support, phone, and email
Community: CentralStar member events and workshops
Pricing
Model: Included with CentralStar membership; premium features additional
Summary: Base analytics included with milk recording; advanced features priced separately
Notes: Contact CentralStar for membership and pricing details
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Milk Recording Integration: Seamless connection to CentralStar DHI data
- Regional Benchmarking: Comparison against Midwest peers
- Production Analytics: Detailed analysis of milk production trends
- Reproduction Reports: Breeding efficiency and reproductive performance metrics
- SCC Analytics: Somatic cell count analysis and milk quality tracking
Advanced Features
- Genetic Analysis: Integration with CentralStar genomic services
- Consultant Tools: Features for working with CentralStar field staff
- Custom Reports: Flexible reporting for farm-specific needs
- Historical Trends: Long-term trend analysis using DHI history
Ideal For
Farm Types: Conventional dairy, Grazing operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets CentralStar Analytics apart from alternatives:
- Deep integration with CentralStar services
- High-quality regional benchmark database
- Consultant support included
- Cooperative ownership and pricing
- Decades of historical data
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for CentralStar Analytics:
Benchmarking and analytics platform through CentralStar DHI.
Pricing Model: DHI-integrated analytics
CentralStar Cooperative. Contact for member access and analytics training.
Pros & Considerations
- Regional cooperative-backed analytics
- Integration with DHI data
- Herd comparison benchmarking
- Strong in Midwest region
- Member support and training
- Regional focus primarily Midwest
- Requires DHI testing
- Platform may not match standalone software
- Best for cooperative members
Implementation & Setup
How to implement CentralStar Analytics on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Immediate access for existing CentralStar members; 1-2 weeks for new members
Training & Support
Training and support options available for CentralStar Analytics:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating CentralStar Analytics:
- Are we in CentralStar's service territory?
- How does this integrate with our current milk recording?
- What consulting support is included?
- How do the benchmark groups compare to our operation?