Show overview
Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 116 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 12 min and 16 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher.
From the publisher
Ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally. Are you serious about raising goats but tired of advice that doesn't hold up in real life? Are you adding goats to your ranch or homestead and realizing they require different infrastructure, nutrition, and management than other livestock? Do you want fencing, feeding, and production systems that work under pressure? You're in the right place. I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up in the commercial cattle world, earned a Master's Degree in Animal Science, and now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert. We've built the infrastructure, refined the genetics, managed the forage, and learned firsthand what works — and what fails — when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment. On Goat Wise, we talk fencing that actually contains goats, feeding and mineral strategies that make sense for your operation, genetics that match your environment and your goals, and the kind of steady decision-making that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. Production-minded livestock management for people who are in this for real. If you're ready to build systems that last, welcome to Goat Wise.
Latest Episodes
View all 116 episodes115 | What Is a Freemartin, and Do Goats Have Them?
114 | Drought, Hay Prices, and Why We Bought Virtual Fence
113 | Kidding Season Week One: Forty Does, No Assists
112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, PART 3 of 3
111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3
110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3
109 | Electric Netting in Freeze Country: The Afternoon Teardown Fix
108 | Two Years of Goat Wise: What We’ve Learned, Where We Are, and Where We’re Headed
107 | Goats vs. Cattle: The Financial Comparison Nobody's Doing
106 | Watering Setup: Troughs, Buckets, and the Problems That Get Goats Killed
105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics
104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3
Today we're wrapping up the four-episode series on goat health supplies, and we're finishing with medications — what's on the shelf, what's in the fridge, and the single best storage hack I've come across that costs almost nothing. I'll walk through the full list: what I actually reach for, what I keep on hand but rarely use anymore, and some things that are worth understanding before you need them — the Corid and goat polio connection, early intervention for urinary calculi, and the shift in our vaccine protocol. We'll close out the series with the thread that's run through all four episodes. Let's get to it. Episode Mentions: 101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1 102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A 103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B 46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids/ Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early? 82 | Internal Parasites in Goats: Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment for Barber Pole and Other Worms Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B
Today we're back in the health supply boxes for part three of this series — eye care, disbudding, first aid, wound care and injury prevention, a few rarely used kidding supplies, and the storage systems that hold it all together. I've got a couple of stories in here too — a prairie dog hole, a stick coming out of a goat's chest, and a dog that made a decision it quickly regretted. Let's get into it. Episode Mentions: 43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats 07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats 101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1 102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A
Today we're opening up the goat health boxes, the ones I actually reach into on a regular basis. Last week we talked about the philosophy behind low-intervention management and the must-have supplies. This week we're getting into the working kit, what eight years of goat management looks like accumulated in boxes, and what actually sees regular use now versus what I used back in the show goat years. We'll cover weighing equipment, marking tools, tagging and records, hoof care, blood draw supplies, kidding tools, and a few things I keep in a five-gallon bucket right by the barn door. Let's get into it. Episode Mentions: 101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1 11 | Should I tag my goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd 52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1
Today we're starting a three-part series on your goat medical kit, what actually needs to be in it, and why the most important item isn't something you can order from a supply catalog. In this first episode we're covering the foundation that makes everything else work: observation, your vet relationship, and then the supplies for diagnostics and supportive care. We'll also get into basic treatment supplies and what to do when things get serious. Let's get to it! Mention: Episode 102 — inside Millie's medical boxes, supplies accumulated over the years (coming soon) Episode 103 — medications in depth + storage hack (coming soon) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
100 | Management Flexibility: Why Helping Too Much Hurts Your Livestock
One storm after another, and we're managing through it. Today I'm sharing what we did last week when our night trap pens had no dry ground left anywhere for the goats to lie down — what we did, the thinking behind every decision, and just as importantly, what we didn't do. Plus: why over-intervening in tough weather conditions can actually work against your animals' long-term resilience. Mention: 31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
99 | Why the Goat Industry’s Lack of Structure May Be Its Strength
The goat industry doesn’t look like the beef industry — and that difference may be an advantage. For years, many producers have viewed the lack of centralization and formal structure in the goat industry as a weakness. But recent history has shown that highly efficient systems can also be fragile. In this episode, we look at what decentralization actually means and why flexibility may be more valuable than uniformity. We’ll talk about how centralized beef systems function, what 2020 exposed, the realities of direct marketing beef versus goats, and why goat meat requires intentional market alignment. We also discuss grass-finished misconceptions, genetic alignment, and how predictable seasonal demand can be used strategically — whether you sell direct or at the sale barn. The goal isn’t to criticize one system or elevate another. It’s to think clearly about structure, resilience, and producer choice. If you’ve ever wondered whether the goat industry is behind — or simply operating differently — this episode will give you a steadier perspective. In This Episode, I Cover: What centralization actually means in livestock production How efficiency and fragility can exist in the same system Why beef is broadly marketable — and goat requires targeted marketing Grass-finished realities and genetic alignment Seasonal goat market rhythms and sale barn timing Different ways producers can market animals Key Takeaways: Flexibility and consolidation are different strengths Goat markets are specific but predictable Grass-finishing requires management, not just ideology Genetics must match the production system Producers have meaningful choices in how they build their operation Related Episodes: 21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset 22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1 45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat 66 | What’s Happening in the Beef Market, What It Means for Consumers, and What You Can Do About It Now All the Best, Millie Resources & Links: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab the free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Get Dry Creek meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com Join my insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider Join the free community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community Email me: [email protected] See ranch life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.
98 | 5 Mistakes That Quietly Kill Goat Herd Profitability
Breeding decisions, feed calculations, replacement standards, and herd focus all shape profitability but rarely in dramatic ways. Most goat herds don’t fall apart overnight. They slowly lose momentum because of small management decisions that compound over time. In this episode, I walk through five mistakes that can quietly erode profitability in a goat herd. From breeding does too early to failing to track does exposed to breeding, feeding without running the math, and keeping goats out of sentiment, we break down the practical decisions that either strengthen or weaken your system. You’ll hear how delayed breeding improved longevity in our forage-based herd, why exposed-doe metrics give a more honest fertility picture, how simple feed calculations can prevent waste and overconditioning, and how tightening replacement standards shapes long-term herd direction. I also share the hard decision we made to focus fully on commercial meat goats when our goals became clearer. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s intentional management. If you’ve been working hard but feel like your herd isn’t progressing the way it should, this episode will help you step back, evaluate your system, and tighten the areas that matter most. In This Episode, I Cover: Why breeding does at the wrong stage of development increases replacement pressure How delayed breeding improved longevity and reduced kidding problems in our herd Why tracking “does exposed to breeding” gives a more accurate fertility picture The importance of measuring singles, twins, triplets, and assistance rates How to calculate feed intake using body weight and dry matter percentages Why protein is the most expensive nutrient you feed How overconditioning affects breed-up The long-term cost of keeping goats for emotional reasons Why tightening replacement standards improves herd direction How unclear production goals create inconsistent selection decisions Key Takeaways: Longevity is profit Fertility must be measured honestly to improve Feed efficiency requires both math and observation Replacement standards should tighten over time Sentiment has a cost — acknowledge it Clear production goals drive consistent herd improvement Small management decisions compound over years Related Episodes: 22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1 23 | Boer vs Kiko, What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2 27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season 29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep All the Best, Millie Resources & Links: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab the free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Get Dry Creek meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com Join my insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider Join the free community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community Email me: [email protected] See ranch life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.
97 | How to Create an Efficient Livestock Chore Routine (Step-by-Step)
Efficient chores aren’t about moving faster — they’re about deciding the order once so you don’t have to rethink it every morning. When chores feel chaotic or take longer than they should, it’s usually not because there’s too much to do. It’s because there isn’t a clear system in place. In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through my winter morning livestock chores — not just what I do, but why I do it in that order. From removing distractions first, to batching tasks, to building physical reminders into the environment, I explain the simple principles that keep our barn running smoothly — even during mud season. You’ll hear how I structure chores to reduce wasted motion, prevent frustration, train livestock guardian dogs during daily routines, and build systems that protect future me from unnecessary work. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistency and clarity. If you’ve ever felt scattered during chores or like you’re making three trips back to the barn for one forgotten thing, this episode will help you step back, think through your own order of operations, and build a routine that works with your life — not against it. In This Episode, I Cover: Why chaotic chores are usually a systems problem, not a workload problem What “order of operations” looks like in real-life livestock management How removing distractions first saves time and reduces frustration Why batching tasks reduces wasted motion How to use physical reminders in your environment so you don’t rely on memory Training livestock guardian dogs during daily chores instead of adding extra time Using daily chores as an opportunity for livestock observation How efficient systems protect your time during busy seasons Why each family member having their own routine can improve consistency How to adjust your routine when seasons and chore demands change Key Takeaways: Efficient chores are built on order, not speed Clear routines reduce mental load and decision fatigue Batching similar tasks saves time and motion Building reminders into your environment prevents forgotten steps Regular observation during chores helps catch problems early Systems protect your time when workload increases Related Episodes: 02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully 03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats 06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals 12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep All the Best, Millie Resources & Links: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab the free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Get Dry Creek meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com Join my insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider Join the free community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community Email me: [email protected] See ranch life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.
96 | Commercial Meat Goats, Pet Goats and the Management Mistakes That Cause Burnout
Raising goats successfully isn’t about having more animals or fewer animals — it’s about having management that matches your goal. Too many people jump into goats with good intentions, only to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and eventually sell out because their goats, systems, and goals were never aligned. In this episode, I break down a pattern I see over and over: people either start with too many goats before they’ve learned how goats behave as a herd, or they start with just a couple of goats that function more like pets and never teach real herd management. Both extremes create problems — just in different ways. We talk honestly about why goats magnify mistakes, how scale multiplies management challenges, and why learning at the right herd size matters. I also share how and why we intentionally scaled our own herd back last year to protect animal health, forage, and infrastructure — not as a failure, but as good management under real-world constraints. We’ll dig into the difference between pet goats and commercial goats, including a candid discussion about bottle babies, learned behavior, and why management sometimes has to change to keep animals safe — even when that management isn’t ideal. Throughout the episode, everything comes back to one central truth: management depends on your goal. If goats have ever felt harder than you expected, this episode will help you step back, clarify what you’re actually trying to build, and make decisions that lead to healthier goats and a more sustainable operation. In This Episode, I Cover: Why people often quit goats within the first year or two How scale magnifies mistakes in fencing, grazing, nutrition, and parasite management Why starting with just two or three goats teaches pet management, not herd management The risks of scaling too fast before understanding goat behavior and systems Our experience selling goats to let infrastructure and management catch up The difference between pet goats and commercial goats — and why neither is “wrong” How bottle baby behavior affects herd flow, boundaries, and daily management Why goat management should work with goat nature, not against it What “enough goats to be a herd, but not a crisis” actually looks like Practical starting numbers for building a commercial meat goat herd based on experience Key Takeaways: Goat management must match your end goal to be sustainable Too few goats can teach the wrong lessons for commercial herd management Too many goats magnify mistakes and accelerate burnout Bottle babies are not bad goats, but they require different management considerations Healthy goat systems guide behavior while protecting animal welfare Clear goals lead to calmer goats and better long-term decisions Related Episodes: 71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep 24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option? 03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats All the Best, Millie Resources & Links: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab the free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.getgoatwise.com/kidding-chart Get Dry Creek meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com Join my insider email list: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider Join the free community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community Email me: [email protected] See ranch life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/ Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.