Goat Gab

Send us a textWe are back!  Cameron and Laura talk ADGA News, online sales, and then revisit show prep for 2025.  

Send us a textOur March has been crazy--how about yours?  On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura hit on several topics of "madness..." kidding, purchasing semen tanks, ADGA and etc.

Send us a textOn this episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron discuss some "what if's" in the dairy goat world.....come join us in some fantasy/outside the box dreaming and see if you agree.

Send us a textThis week Cameron and Laura sit down with LaDonna Foley of Foley Farm Toggenburgs as we discuss the casein alleles in dairy goats.Find Foley Farms Toggenburgs on the internet HERE: https://ladonnafoley.wixsite.com/foleyfarms

Send us a textThis week Laura and Cameron sit down with Robyn Van Wyk to discuss 2025 kidding preparations. Find more info about Van Wyk Acres- HERE- https://www.facebook.com/vanwykacres

Send us a textOur annual "gab" with Mr. Craig Koopmann of Pleasant-Grove Dairy Goats focuses on the commercial dairy market, dairy goat sales, running a dairy and choosing animals for shows.  

Our annual goal feature where Cameron and Laura discuss accountability, herd goals, and what we hope 2025 will hold.

On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura end the year with an episode that captures the essence of "gabbing about goats".....topics that are on our minds.  

On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron accept the assignment of being Santa's helpers in seeking out the best gift options for the dairy goat enthusiasts in your life.  

This week we bury the hatchet! Laura and Cameron continue their discussion with Ringside co-hosts Danielle and Jon on herd size and breaking down small, medium, big herd sizes! 

Laura and Cameron break down the old debate of is it better to breed or to buy? And what the dairy goat community thinks of buying goats vs the breeding of goats for a herd.

On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura talk about what it takes to be a better breeder--or the "bigger breeder" in the way you treat other breeders and buyers.  

Join us for our annual youth recording--a visit with the amazing and outstanding 2024 ADGA Youth who attended our National Convention held in Lake Geneva, WI.  

Meet Heidi and Jason Benson--a dairying duo from Wisconsin that make you wish you lived next door.  This week Cameron and Laura talk about their unique dairy operation and their venture into the ADGA show ring.  By the way--happy 4th birthday to our Podcast!

Do you have thoughts about attending the 2024 ADGA Convention to be held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin?  Anna Thompson-Hajdik, the local convention chair, gives you the inside scoop on what to expect and why YOU don't want to miss all of the excitement this October!

This week Laura and Cameron sit down with Jill Pritchett and Chuck Pederson of J-Haven Acres to discuss the yearling debate: dry or freshen. We visit with with the two on traits, decision making tips, stories and a whole of experience between the two of them! See the J-Haven Herd at https://www.jhavenacres.net

This week Cameron and Laura talk about breeding plans, herd goals, and the importance of having these made.  

On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura discuss their experience at the 2024 ADGA National Show--what was learned and how that impacts future goals.  It's a long episode....but there is a hidden gem at the end.

This week we sit down and talk about all things ADGA National Show YOUTH EVENTS not with adults, but with the people that actually do them- YOUTH! Laura and Cameron are joined by Regan Arney, Travis Arney and Bella Duong to discuss the ADGA Youth Events and give YOU tips and tricks to succeed on the big stage.

Are you a small herd, and wondered why you should consider attending a National Show?  On this episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron visit with Megan and Jennifer Lawrence of Jen-Ma-Ka Kids, a small herd that has made a big impact on Lamanchas and Saanens throughout the United States.  

Laura and Cameron sit down to discuss what you should be doing you as prepare for the ADGA National Show for 2024

On our second part focusing on show prep, we welcome special guest Erika Streeter to talk about traveling with dairy goats.  Join us for. a laid back, around the tack pen discussion with laughs and fun!

It's almost show season!  On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura talk about preparation of your necessary equipment.  

Cameron and Laura welcome Dr. Emma Kamps, a veterinarian and dairy goat breeder, to discuss the importance of building your own veterinary toolbox.....what it should contain and the ONE important tool every vet will thank you to have on hand for your own herd health!

Its the time of year when our barns are overflowing, kid sales are blooming, and breeders are looking to add their next new herdsire or new dam line!  On this episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron revisit the topic of being a good buyer or a good seller, and what to avoid.

We've talked for a couple years about "culling till you cry"--this year we are joined by Scott Bice from Redwood Hills/Vineyard View as we discuss the flip side of keeping your herd manageable---selecting the animals that make you smile.  

Cameron and Laura with their annual "kidding potpourri" talking about raising kids, reproductive technology, farm news, and some laughs along the way.

This week we come back with return guest Jason Peckham of Sublime Dairy Goats to talk about kidding season prep! Listen as Cameron, Laura and Jason unpack kidding and talk about all things from their experiences! Also, our first Q&A!!

For this episode, we welcome back Paul Fox of Foxwood Nubians and Megan Tredway-Carter of Lakeshore Nubians, for a deep dive into the Nubian breed. We discuss yesterday, today and tomorrow, and discuss their favorite things related to the beautiful long-eared goats!

Our annual catching up episode with Mr. Craig Koopmann--where we talk about the current state of commercial dairying, what's happening in the Pleasant Grove herd of Alpines and Saanens, and how Craig gets through his "kidding marathon".  

Its that time of year when many of us are looking at our dwindling hay piles and deciding if we have enough of "the good stuff" to make it to the first cutting of 2024.  On this week's Goat Gab, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Rocky Lemus to discuss hay quality, testing, and how to make sure your are buying the best hay available.

We are so happy to be back after an unintended break!  On our 127th episode, Cameron and Laura catch up, talk about the end of 2023 and "catch fire" talking about goals for 2024.

This week, Cameron and Laura share their takes on current dairy goat topics, including the 2023 ADGA Convention and Board of Directors meeting.

Are you suffering from FOMO because you're not at the 2023 ADGA Convention? Join us for a "pop up" Goat Gab recording, with some returning guests and also some new friends!  We chat about what has been going on, along with some highlights about the upcoming Spotlight Sale.

No one ever wants to think about the "liability" of raising livestock....but it's important to plan for the unexpected.  Whether you are hit with a tornado, earthquake, barn fire, or unexpected injury, what kind of coverage should you have to protect your farm?  Travis Cockburn joins Laura and Cameron this week to discuss this important aspect of livestock farming.

On this 123rd episode of Goat Gab, we are thrilled to have Ben Rupchis back to talk about a fascinating topic--breeding for production.  Ben's passion for using production data shines in this capitvating interview that will help you understand the "alphabet soup" of PTI, PTA and other important numbers.  

On our 122nd Episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura continue discussing breeding season, with a focus on when and who to breed... with a little off the rails discussion about shows.

It's that time of year.....breeding time!  This week Cameron and Laura discuss making a breeding list and some things to consider when contemplating your breeding program.

Catching up with Cameron and Laura, and "gabbing" about some various topics concerning shows, buying and selling semen, and whatnot.

This week, Laura and Cameron get to chat with guests who tell their own stories of the 2023 ADGA National Show--Jen Funk and Jason Peckham, Alicia and Melanie Bohren, and Amanda Hanson.  Join us to learn about their unique experiences of attending the national show in Redmond, Oregon.

The smallest breed of dairy goats has certainly made lots of progress since its acceptance into ADGA.....and this week we are joined by Cade and Travis Cockburn of Cade's Lil Farm to discuss the current trends seen in the Nigerian breed.  

On this week's episode of Goat Gab, we welcome Erika and Bill Pierce to visit about their outstanding herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, and how they use their milk to provide food for their community.  

Our episode is worth the wait this week.....we asked the question on the Goat Gab Facebook page "What would you like to ask a judge, if you could?"  This week we welcome Julie Matthys to join Cameron and Laura to talk about things that new and not-so-new exhibitors might like to know.

Got your attention!  No, Cameron and Laura really DON'T hate goats, but sometimes they just make you crazy.   This episode talks about the "not all rainbows and unicorns" parts of owning dairy goats......and then also why it's worth it.  

It's show season--and of course if you are putting on a show, you want to host one that everyone talks about--in a good way!  On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron talk about things to consider to make YOUR show one that everyone puts on their calendars as a "never miss" event!

Are you marketing your herd, or just advertising?  On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura discuss the 4 P's of marketing and how this can help drive relationships with your audience.

Laura and Cameron visit this week on rookie mistakes the two see from breeders across the nation!Don't forget to check out the website: https://goatgabpodcast.weebly.com/

This week Laura and Cameron sit down with Dr. Kirt Schnipke as we discuss linebreeding! We visit all things on not only how to line breed, but how to do it well.

If you are a Toggenburg enthusiast, or if you just want to learn more about this oldest breed of dairy goats, you'll love this episode.  Join Cameron and Laura as they welcome special guests Anna Thompson-Hajdik and Dr. Joan Dean Rowe to discuss the beauty and history of the Toggenburg breed.

It's spring, the season of rapid growth and new things.  This week Cameron and Laura spend some time with "rapid fire" topics and some ADGA news.