Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textThis week Jon and Danielle turn on their milk machines with Jason Porter and discuss the in's and out's of milk machines.  The daily care and upkeep to keep your machine working correctly, simple tips to make life easier with your milk machine and insights on how it should be running.  If you're looking into getting a new machine or just want some pointers, this episode is for you.  In the market for a new machine?  Ringside has you covered!  If you make a purchase on the Capralite website you can receive 5% off your order using code RINGSIDE5!This episode was sponsored by Capralite!  use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!  Capralite's websitewe have merch!

Send us a textThis week Danielle and Jon talk about being burned out and how exhaustion and lack of passion can lead to issues and how simple things can make life on the farm easier every day.  We have merch!

Send us a textThis week Jon, Danielle and Tyler of Casa Ram Dairy Goats sit down and talk about the results of their lap ai session now that the kids are born.  Find out who found success, what they would do differently and if they'd consider doing it in the future.  We have merchTyler's Goats

Send us a textIn part 2 of our "Raising Kids Right" series, we're diving into the daily care and practices that help turn those adorable babies into thriving future champions, We cover everything from preventing and managing coccidia, to bottle feeding techniques, introducing hay and grain and creating a safe and healthy barn environment for your kids.  Technical difficulties almost got us this time but we're still here buy merch so we can buy a new computerwe have merch!

Send us a textRaising a champion dairy goat starts long before they step into the show ring.  It begins the moment that kid hits the ground.  In this episode of Ringside we're kicking off part one of our deep dive into raising kids the right way.  From evaluating newborns for show potential to setting them up for success with proper handling.  We're covering everything you need to know about those crucial early months of that kid's life.  We have merch!our links

Send us a textIn this episode of Ringside, we sit down with Seth Loudenbeck of Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats LLC to explore the future of the dairy industry.  From emerging trends to the challenges and innovations shaping the field.  Seth shares valuable insights on where the industry is headed, Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just curious about the evolving commercial side of the dairy goat world, this episode offers a fascinating look at what's next to come.  Loudenbeck Farmswe have merch!

Send us a textKidding season is full of surprises- some wonderful, some downright stressful!  In this episode of Ringside, we're joined by Briana Desfosses to talk about everything from textbook deliveries to the most challenging dystocias.  We discuss the signs of trouble, when to intervene, and how to handle mispresentations, breech births, and stuck kids.  Whether you're a seasoned breeder or experiencing your first kidding season, this episode is packed with expert advice, real life stories, and practical tips to help you navigate the highs and lows of kidding.  Briana's farmFox's Pride Dairy Goatstheir farm pagehttps://www.facebook.com/foxspridedairygoats/?_rdrwe have merch!

Send us a textOnline sales are a new concept to the dairy goat world.  Last year, Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski started "the keeper pen sale" to help move dairy goats to the current century.  This year they hold their 2nd keeper pen sale with numerous breeders from across the country, offering up the best genetics they can for the sale.  Find out what drove the Jodlowski's to start the sale and how they curate it to hopefully offer something for anyone looking for their next keeper.  The Keeper Pen SaleTaylor Ridge FarmRingside Merch

Send us a textThis week the Ringside Crew talks about emerging trends in the dairy goat industry that the listeners should be aware of.  Some of them for the better and some for the worse... tune in and you decide if you agree with their take on Industry trends you need to know!We have merch!

Send us a textOnce goat kids start to hit the ground across the country, everyone seems to switch gears to buying or selling goats.  There are ways to keep everyone happy during those transactions and today Ringside is here to help you figure out the etiquette behind buying and selling goats.we have merch!our links

Send us a textIn this episode we get so heated that Danielle has to publicly apologize to Jon...we have merch!

Send us a textIn this episode, we're diving deep into the breeding program at Wolfivan Ranch with Renne Wolf.  Known for her impressive herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Renee has rapidly built a reputation for excellence in the world of dairy goats.  From developing a successful breeding stategy to earning accolades at a national level, Renee shares the secrets behind her herd's success.  -Join us as we discuss the Wolfivan Way= Renee's approach to breeding, her thoughts on linebreeding, performance programs, and what it takes to build a competitive herd.  Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your program to the next level, Renee's insights are sure to inspire and inform.Wolfivan RanchEverything Ringside

Send us a textWhen goats aren't milking and they're main focus is growing kids and staving off the cold, some farmers have a hard time balancing how to keep everyone in good shape.  Jon and Danielle are joined by Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm to discuss balancing nutrition so your goats can remain fit without growing huge kids and bigger bellies. Morgan's Farmwe have merch!

Send us a textLet's go shopping!  That's right, Danielle and Jon are filling everyone in on whats in their kidding boxes and what they keep on hand when the magic of kidding season starts!  Find our kidding supply lister on our website!our websitewe have merch

Send us a textThis week Jon is flying solo and decides to take a deep dive into ADGA Genetics with guest Gene Dershewitz!  They don't just talk about the program itself, but they talk about utilizing certain features like searching for type and how to read the reliability of a buck.  ADGA GeneticsGene's Goat Herd

Send us a textThis week Danielle and Jon discuss how they prep their does, their facilities and their lives for kidding season.  Seriously, they talk about everything from clipping udders, prepping your milk machine to making sure you have enough towels.  This is the episode where we talk everything kidding season prep!we have merch!our website

Send us a textAfter a much-needed break for the Holidays, your faithful hosts return and are joined by Ed Cavanagh to discuss how things are done in Canada when it comes to dairy goats.  Find out what makes Canadian dairy goats so special and the challenges breeders face every day to be creative and mindful of their breeding. Ed's HerdGoldenbrooke Dairy Goatswe have merch

Send us a textThis week Danielle and Jon reflect on the 2024 season and the goals they had set.  They think about the coming year and what they'd like to accomplish!We have merch!

Send us a textDo you take deposits when people put reservations on your goats?  Do you make your buyers pay for health testing?  Is it really that big of a deal if Jon's Spotify Unwrapped called him a Swifty?  Find out on this episode of Ringside as we unwrap the policies, philosophies and practices of some breeders.we have merch!

Send us a textThis week Danielle and Jon weigh in on a few reddit stories that need to be judged!  One story the AITA author yelled at her boyfriend for selling buck rags, another wanted to start a creamery verses a goat yoga minded sibling.  We hear about sheep?  And a AITA for kicking out a roommate?  Tune in to year 3 of Ringside getting judgy!

Send us a textIt's buck collection day and Jon and Danielle sit down with CryoCaprine owner Levi Campbell and assistant Jake Bradford to talk about the collection process and the do's and don'ts along the way.  Schedule your stop with CryoCaprine today!http://www.cryocaprine.comhttps://www.facebook.com/cryocaprinewe have merch!

Send us a textwhat's it like to have a large herd?  How about medium or small?  Theres a different perspective for everyone based on herd size and purpose.  Today Ringside is joined by fellow goat podcasters Cameron and Laura from Goat Gab.  Listen in as the collab of the century (in the dairy goat world at least) unfolds and they all weigh in on the topic at hand.Goat GabWe have merch

Send us a textLet's go on an adventure!!  Today the Ringside crew with Tyler and Maeve in tow hit the road to Tufts to laparoscopic ai their goats.  Find out how the trip went, why dunkin is for the birds (unless they sponsor us) and how the goats looked at time of the AI.  We have merch!

Send us a textThis week we are joined by pioneer award winner Karyl Dronen of the newly crowned historic herd Body Shops.  Karyl has bred some of the most influential oberhasli in the breed and some pretty special nigerian dwarf goats as well.  She is one of the newest recipients of the Pioneer award handed out by ADGA and her herd name was set in the history books as a historic herd as well this year.  Listen in to her life experiences the cherry pie days and so much more.  we have merch!

Send us a textWith the ADGA Annual Convention having come to an end, Jon and Danielle weigh in on the news coming from Wisconsin.  Is Spotlight Sale dead?  Should it ever come back from the grave?  Find out this week on Ringside!This episode is sponsored by The Grey Goat use code Ringside10 to get 10% off your order today!we have merch!

Send us a textLaparoscopic Artificial Insemination is a wonderful tool to breed your does to that special or rare or low-quality semen you have in your tank.  Listen in to how the process works with the what's, the whys and the how's.  Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM talks us through the entire process from start to end.  If you were ever considering lap ai for your goats, this is the episode for you.  This episode is sponsored by The Gray GoatCaprine & Ewe Veterinary Consulting- Dr. Melissa HolahanChubb E Acres

Send us a textThe ADGA Convention is fast approaching and Jon and Danielle wrap up their Spotlight Special episodes with the lamancha doe and oberhasli buck in this year's sale.  Listen in as they talk to Nichole Nadeau and Robin Daniel about their special doe and see why the gang thinks you need both Jill's buck and the Oberhasli doe in the sale!Rustic Woods MLV CelebrityHeaven's Hollow Say ColonelThis episode was brought to you by The Gray Goat.  Use code Ringside10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!

Send us a textOn this Spotlight Special Episode of Ringside, we are highlighting two amazing does.  The first is a saanen Spinning Spider Just Dance, a very fancy saanen with a lot of power and dairy strength behind her.  The Second is a Toggenburg doe that is equally amazing.  She's so correct and so amazing and she's Royal Cedars Cocoa Kisses who has earned herself purple and gold ribbons this year as a kid and has WONDERFUL animals behind her with udders breeders would k*ll for!  You won't want to miss this episode with Cullen Owen and Melanie Fergason!Spinning Spider Just DanceRoyal Cedars Cocoa KissesThis episode was sponsored by The Gray Goat.  Use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!

Send us a textThis episode we focus on American Oberhasli doe Harmody Thobi Sahara consigned by Joseph Larson and Nigerian Dwarf buck Urban Acres W-KB Fire Whiskey consigned by Jena Williams.  Learn what makes these goats special and the power behind their pedigrees.Harmody Thobi Sahara Urban Acres W-KB Fire WhiskeyWe have merch!This episode was sponsored by The Gray Goat

Send us a textIf you breed sables and want to add amazing genetics, this is the episode for you because you're going to want to invest in these Sables!Spotlight Sale animalsGrande RondeKlisses Kids Dairy GoatsWe have merch (support the show)

Send us a textOn this special Spotlight Sale episode, Danielle and Jon interview the Thompson girls of the Legendairy and Kara Kahl herds.  Find out what makes their Toggenburg and Alpine does that are in the sale so special by tuning in now!Legendairy Chip's Rheality Star Kara Kahl Speeding Awaywe have merch!

Send us a textWe're gearing up for the ADGA Spotlight Sale held in a couple weeks in Geneva Wisconsin at the ADGA Annual Convention.  On this episode we talk to Dane Greene of Greenehaven Farms about his special nubian spotlight doe DKGH EV ENDGAME'S NEW ERA.  This doe is a perfect blend of new and older genetics that Dan and family have been cultivating for 25 years.  Listen in as we shine the spotlight on this special doe.This episode of Ringside is sponsored by The Gray Goat - use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today.Greenehaven Farmswe have merch

As we've been saying for the past couple weeks, AI can be a wonderful tool to use on your herd to advance the genetics in your barn.  This week we're breaking down how to AI goats, what you need and the steps to take to complete the task.  If you're looking into dipping your toes into the process this is the episode for you! We have merch!Dr. Katie Jackson's servicesDr. Katie Jackson's herd

this week Jon and Danielle reach into their tanks and figure out the whats and the whys they choose certain bucks to breed their does.  Do you really need to utilize AI?  How does it benefit your herd?  Find out nowwe have merch

Breeding season is in the air and with that we are thinking about doing some exciting artificial inseminations on our goats for the next kidding season!  But you need a tank to keep those swimmers cold, so what do you get and how do you care for it is there do's and don'ts to care for your semen tank?  That's where Bio-Genic's Elise Lohrer comes in.  Listen in as Elise drops some knowledge on everyone about the care for your semen tank and the what's and why's and how's.  Bio-GenicsElise's Farm Cheshire Moon Goat FarmWe have merch

This week Jon tells a sad story about his doe Theia and Danielle helps provide some thought on the season.  Both reflect on their show season and how they use that time to try to get better for next year.we have merch

On this episode of Ringside we sit with Sally Graybill of Owl-Ridge Dairy Goats to talk about how/when she knew it was time to retire from goats, the impact she's left on all her sponsor kids in 4H throughout the years and what's next for her in the years to come!  Sally and Dave have done so much for the local dairy goat community and it's about time the entire dairy goat world knows about it!This episode is sponsored by the WPDGA AI Clinic!  Sign up HERE

Open up your opportunities and join the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Association  at the Vennago County fairgrounds in Franklin PA on September 28th and 29th. The AI clinic will give you the opportunity to learn hands on with your own does bringing genetics from far away right to your fingertips. The clinic is being put on by an accredited trainer through Bio Genics.Space is limited, so register today at www.wpdga.com or email Constance at caa5069@gmail.com.

We always give you ADGA news, well today we are joined by ADGA's current president Dr. Ed Jodlowski to give us the update we all want and need from ADGA.  want to know about when shows will be entered?  Appraisal scores?  Guernsey registrations?  We got you boo boo and so much more.  You will want to hear what the ADGA President has to say!This episode was sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Goat Association AI clinic on September 28th and 29th sign up HEREWe have merch!

This week Jon and Danielle break down their Linear Appraisal experience and what they learned at their session. We have merch 

Ever want to listen to live music with goats?  How about celebrating a birthday with goats?  Bridesmaid party?  School event at a dairy?  The list goes on and on!  Some say you can listen to Elvis play in front of Big Foot at Noble Springs Dairy because on top of awesome cheese and goat kid cuddling there's so much more for the farm to offer its customers.  Dustin and Justyne Noble do an amazing job educating the public through agritourism and running their dairy on a daily basis.  Listen in as they explain what makes their farm feel that much more alive!Noble Springs Dairy

The crew is finally back together after a long ADGA National show week.  One host met Gandolf at the door of entry and he said "you shall not pass" the other had a week only dreams are made of.  It's easy to joke about getting turned away from a National show now, but rest assured it isn't an ideal situation and it makes your faithful hosts wonder if vet check is a perfect situation.  Listen in as Jon and Danielle unpack the week and discuss the ups and downs of the National show.

The ADGA National Show is days away and Danielle, Jon, Kathy Kelley and Katelyn Foley try to figure out if Arby's is a good pit stop along the way and if they should be hitting that panic button yet or not.  See everyone at Nationals!  Drive safe!Kate's herdHoofprint Cheese Co.Kathy's herdHawk's Hill Farm

Are you worried about hauling your goats a long ways to shows?  What should you have on hand for short shows and long shows alike?  How can we keep them as healthy as possible while at shows?  Dr. Katie Jackson is here to help us keep our goats up to snuff health wise while attending shows like Nationals., We have merch

Have you thought about going to the National show but don't know what the Louisville facility is like?  You're in luck, Jon and Danielle are joined by Karen Smith to talk about the ADGA National show and what to expect.  Jon even made a plee to get crocs as acceptable shoes in the ring, find out if he was successful.  

This week like many we're coming up with our final list(s) for what we need for nationals and things to think about.  We're joined by the master list maker Tierney Kain.  If you need help packing this is the episode for you.

We're wrapping up dairy goat awareness week with Alice Kain.  Find out what makes her tick and what it takes to be her favorite goat. 

To wrap up DGAW we invited Craig Koopman to discuss running his dairy with his brother while having great success in the show ring!  Does he breed differently to win in the ring?  Find out on this episode

Dairy Goat Awareness Week trudges on and in this episode you will hear from community members as they discuss what defining moments made their herd. 

Today we vent about the things our goats do to drive us nuts... do they do it on purpose?  Who knows but it's time to talk about the things that make us crazy!  What drives you nuts? we have merch

Listen in the this dairy goat awareness week special as we talk to Cody from the Foggy Bottoms Boys about agvocacy  and his farm!The Foggy Bottoms Boys