NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory
By NorthStar Cooperative
Last reviewed: December 2025
NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory provides dairy testing services including milk quality, disease diagnostics, and feed analysis.
Overview
NorthStar Cooperative operates laboratory services serving dairy farms across the Midwest. Their comprehensive testing includes milk quality, disease diagnostics, and feed analysis.
As a cooperative, NorthStar aligns with farmer interests and provides efficient service at competitive rates. Their regional focus enables quick turnaround and understanding of local conditions.
The lab integrates with NorthStar's other services including milk recording and herd improvement.
Snapshot
Description: NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory provides dairy testing services including milk quality, disease diagnostics, and feed analysis.
Who It's For: Midwest dairy farms needing comprehensive laboratory services with cooperative values.
What It Does Best: Delivers comprehensive testing with cooperative efficiency and regional focus.
Why It Matters: Regional labs provide quick turnaround and local expertise.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: Midwest dairy operations
Herd Size: All sizes
Roles: Managers, Veterinarians
Main Features
Milk Testing
Quality and component analysis
Disease Diagnostics
Common disease testing
Feed Analysis
Forage and feed testing
Quick Turnaround
Fast regional service
Competitive Advantages
Pricing
Model: Per-test and programs
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Milk Testing: Quality and component analysis
- Disease Diagnostics: Common disease testing
- Feed Analysis: Forage and feed testing
- Quick Turnaround: Fast regional service
Advanced Features
- Integration: Works with NorthStar services
Ideal For
Farm Types: Midwest dairy operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory apart from alternatives:
- Cooperative values
- Regional focus
- Comprehensive testing
- Integration
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory:
Dairy cooperative laboratory providing DHI and diagnostic testing services.
Pricing Model: Per-sample laboratory fees
NorthStar Cooperative Services. Contact for member pricing and sample submission.
Pros & Considerations
- Regional cooperative laboratory
- Dairy-focused testing
- DHI integration
- Member support
- Midwest dairy expertise
- Regional focus primarily Midwest
- Turnaround depends on sample volume
- Limited national reach
- Best for cooperative members
Implementation & Setup
How to implement NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Timely results
Training & Support
Training and support options available for NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating NorthStar Cooperative Laboratory:
- Testing needs?
- NorthStar member?
- Turnaround requirements?