Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc

What Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc does

Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc is a U.S.-based cooperative association operating the National Cooperator Database, the central repository for U.S. dairy genetic data, in collaboration with the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB). The organization serves dairy producers indirectly by aggregating phenotypic and genotypic records from over 10,000 herds and more than 60 cooperating organizations — including Dairy Records Providers, Genomic Nominators, and Breed Associations — to produce global-standard genetic evaluations used in herd improvement decisions. In 2024 the database recorded its 100 millionth animal with linked performance data, underscoring its role as a national-scale data infrastructure asset for the U.S. dairy industry.

The association's underlying technology is a centralized database and collaborative network model rather than a commercial software product. Core technology is not publicly disclosed, no APIs or SDKs are documented, and no AI/ML capabilities are explicitly stated. The value proposition rests on data quality, standardization, and the breadth of the contributing network, with the entity functioning as a data steward and standards-setting body rather than a traditional vendor.

From a business-model perspective, the entity is privately held, headquartered in Paris, TN, with a 1–10 employee footprint consistent with a member-supported trade or standards body. Revenue mechanics — including pricing, dues, or fees — are not publicly disclosed in the available sources, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or capital events are on record. Its U.S.-only operating geography and its cooperative governance structure (with CDCB and breed associations as core partners) define its go-to-market as industry-wide adoption of its evaluation framework rather than direct enterprise sales.

Name

Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc

Website

https://cdhia.org

Company type

Private

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc operates the National Cooperator Database for U.S. dairy genetic data, aggregating phenotypic and genotypic records from 10,000+ herds and 60+ cooperating organizations to produce global-standard genetic evaluations for dairy producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Herd Improvement Services

NAICS

Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

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Dairy Farm Data, Monitoring & Precision Dairy Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Dairy Cattle Farming

SECONDARYAFAEACAD

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Dairy Cattle Farming

SECONDARYAFAEACAE

Dairy Herd Health & Reproduction Services (non-veterinary)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Dairy Cattle Farming

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Herd Management Software & Identification (RFID, EID, Data Platforms)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Livestock & Dairy Farm Equipment (Milking, Feeding, Monitoring)

Keywords

• Dairy herd improvement
• Livestock association services
• Agricultural member services
• Dairy records processing
• Cattle breeding programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris, TN

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Core offering

Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc is a private association located in Paris, TN, USA. The company is named in the dairy herd improvement sector, suggesting it serves dairy producers with herd management and improvement-related services. Specific product or service offerings beyond its association status are not detailed in the supplied source material.

Product overview

Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc operates through a single core product — the National Cooperator Database — which serves as the central repository for U.S. dairy genetic data. The database aggregates information from over 10,000 herds and more than 60 cooperating organizations to produce global-standard genetic evaluations, providing dairy producers with reliable decision tools for herd improvement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dairy Herd Improvement Association Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDCB manages the National Cooperator Database, serving as the central repository for U.S. dairy genetic data. The database aggregates information from over 10,000 herds and more than 60 cooperating organizations to produce global-standard genetic evaluations.
• Dairy Records ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative network partners that contribute performance and genetic data to the National Cooperator Database, ensuring data quality and privacy while providing producers with reliable decision tools.
• Genomic NominatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative network partners that contribute genomic data to the National Cooperator Database, supporting the production of genetic evaluations for dairy cattle breeding.
• Breed AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreed associations collaborate with the network to ensure data quality and support breed-specific genetic evaluation programs within the dairy cattle breeding ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ABS Global: Global dairy and beef genetics provider running its own genomic evaluation programs, comparable to DHIA in targeting herd genetic improvement for dairy producers.
• Zoetis: Animal health and genetics company with dairy genomic and reproductive solutions; competes for the same dairy producer wallet around herd improvement decisions.
• Neogen Corporation: Animal genomics and dairy testing provider offering genomic profiling services that compete with traditional phenotypic-based herd improvement programs.
• Select Sires: Major U.S. dairy genetics and artificial insemination cooperative that depends on genetic evaluations (like those produced by DHIA/CDCB) and serves the same dairy producer segment.
• Holstein Association USA: Largest U.S. dairy breed association; comparable because it runs breed registries, genomic evaluations, and performance programs that overlap with DHIA's genetic evaluation mandate.
• DeLaval: Global dairy equipment and farm management solutions provider; comparable because its DelPro platform increasingly competes in herd monitoring and data-driven dairy management.

Direct peers

• Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB): Core strategic partner that manages the National Cooperator Database and runs U.S. dairy genetic evaluations — directly intertwined with DHIA's data infrastructure and evaluation output.
• National DHIA (NDHIA): National umbrella organization coordinating DHIA affiliates across the U.S., serving the same dairy records and herd improvement customer base as Dairy Herd Improvement Assoc.

Emerging players

• Lely: Dairy robotics and farm management vendor whose data platforms (e.g., Horizon) increasingly integrate with herd improvement and genetic decisions, competing for the dairy producer's technology stack.

Others

• National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB): U.S. trade association for A.I. industry and animal breeders; complementary ecosystem participant connected to DHIA through shared genetics evaluation standards and dairy herd improvement objectives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dairy-herd-improvement-assoc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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