1st Time DHIR Herd Application 2026

DHIR Application for 1st Time Herd Participation

Includes Optional ADGAPlus Application
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Membership ID*
HERDCODE (8 digits)*
Herdcodes are obtained from your testing association/lab. If you do not have a herdcode yet, start by signing up with a DHIA.

There is no deadline for 1st time herds to enroll with ADGA, so please fill out this form after you have received your herdcode.

Contact performanceprograms@adga.org for questions.
Current Address

Address ADGA has on file for this membership

Physical address of where the stop will be held

CityState

Zip Code
Email Address
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Additional ID#'s of members or partnerships with animals managed in this herd.

- Herd owners must take the responsibility for knowing when a verification test is needed, making sure it is done during the current lactation, and notifying ADGA when it is completed.
- Renewal fees must be paid at the first of each year or records be will will not be official DHIR with ADGA.
- Publication rights of any production information are granted to ADGA for use in dairy goat research or ADGA Programs. ADGA requires Open Herd Disclosure for all DHIR participants.
- See ADGA Guidebook for rules not covered in the NDHIA Uniform Operating Procedures and the Dairy Goat Standard Operating Procedures.
- If OS 40 for AR, documentation of your tester training must be on file. Please send a copy of your tester certification to performanceprograms@adga.org.

New DHIR Enrollment

Herd Size:*

SmallMediumLarge
Date of First Expected Test*
Type of Test*
Test Plan Type*
Name of DHIA:*
Record Processing Center (DRPC)*
This also comes from your DHIA.
Tester Name, ID, Telephone or Email if not Owner Sampler:
If Group Test selected, please provide the names of the others in your testing group along with their ADGA ID and telephone or email.

ADGA Plus Enrollment

ADGA PLUS requires participation in DHIR, LA, and DNA Testing.

New ADGA PLUS enrollment

$106.00 (in addition to DHIR fees - covers 3 DNA tests at discounted rate)

Example of Charges:

Applying for:*

DHIR onlyADGA Plus - DHIR, LA, and DNA. **Please note: You are still required to complete a 2025 LA Application to be included for LA.**
Payment Information*
Members: You can add funds to your ADGA account online with credit card or paypal.

The total fees (DHIR, LA and ADGA PLUS) MUST be in your online account before your enrollment can be processed.
Comments

Submission

Please review all information carefully!
I understand that it is my responsibility to know and abide by all NDHIA, regional DHIA, and ADGA Testing Rules. I understand that any fraudulent practice in feeding, care, or management of my does on test that is intended to cause, or does cause an abnormal yield of milk, butterfat, or protein, or is intended to influence rolling herd averages or CDCB genetic evaluations is a violation of NDHIA and ADGA rules. I understand that any violation of these rules may cause the rejection, or the expunging and canceling of the record; and in addition, may cause me to be denied the use of and privileges of DHIR testing.

By clicking the button below to submit this application, I agree to the above terms.

***PLEASE NOTE: You are still required to complete a 2026 LA Application to be included for LA.***
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DHIR Application for 1st Time Herd Participation