Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailHave 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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.

Send us Fan MailWe'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.

Send us Fan MailTo 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

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

Send us Fan MailToday 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

Send us Fan MailListen 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

Send us Fan MailHappy Dairy Goat Awareness Week! Danielle and Jon kick off this awesome week by welcoming ADGA's youth Rep Kenzie Burton!We have merch!

Send us Fan MailAfter a few weeks of show their goats, Danielle and Jon talk about their show strings and how they feel you can use a different show string of goats from week to week to optimize success. Listen in as the crew breaks it down.we have merch! don't forget to leave us a review

Send us Fan MailIt's Spring and we're in the thick of show season. We need to blow off some steam... how better than to kick up our heels and take part in a fun game of "would you rather"? Listen in to rear udder or fore udder? Big buck or small buck? Edward or Jacob? You get the idea! So if you're ready for some laughs and thought-provoking questions, this is another wonderful episode to download. Make sure you rate our podcast on your favorite platform!Casa Ram NigeriansWe have merch

Send us Fan MailYou're breeding 20 first fresheners and you don't know who to keep kids out of... how about none? How about you breed them to a boer buck (meat buck) and you sell the kids as market wethers or for freezer camp. Enter Lisa Hamm-Begley to talk about how she utilizes boer bucks in her breeding program to sell market wethers. Troubled AcresWe have merch!

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Ringside Jon and Danielle open up their guidebooks to talk about the difference between defects and disqualifications and what are breed specifics and which ones are for all breeds.we have merch!

Send us Fan MailAre you preparing for your first show of the season? Or better yet, your first show every? Well, you're in luck! The Ringside crew is joined by Faith and Hope Hitch to talk about showmanship in the ring. No, not youth showmanship but showmanship for anyone looking to accel in the show ring.Shady Lawn Dairy Goatswe have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon reflect on their herds, how far they've come and offer advice on how to stick to your goals and create a plan to create the ideal dairy goat without deviating. If you're trying to build consistency and a better goat this episode is right up your alley. PS we're still swifties.Our stuff

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered why some does freshen with really sticky colostrum while others its more liquid and runny? Is all colostrum created equal? Listen in as we discuss the science behind colostrum with Dr. Robert Van Saun DVM, MS, PhD from Penn State. We talk about the importance of colostrum for kids and the options if fresh colostrum isn't available. Dr. Robert Van Saun is an excellent resource and this is an episode any producer will find helpful. we have merch

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden for the second part of his evaluating udders episode. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders. Olentangy AlpinesWe have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle are joined by friend of the show Mark Baden. Mark is here to help you figure out how to evaluate an udder and when the right time is to do so. Mark is known for his popular 40 trifecta episode but he also has a herd of lovely alpines with drool worthy udders. Olentangy AlpinesRingside's stuff

Send us Fan MailThis week we're breaking down the scorecard (in particular backs and rumps) with frequent guest of the show, Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats. Listen in as Kirt masterfully describes the ideal form and function of backs and rumps when it comes to dairy goats.Ober-Boerd Dairy GoatsOur Linktree

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle talk about how their kidding season is going, changes needed to be made, potential bet names and the unfortunate disaster that occurred this past week at Wildhoof Acres!Wildhoof Acres Go Fund MeNo other links this week. Click on that go fund me and help support a youth in need.

Send us Fan MailWe like to have discussions that some people find hard to talk about here on Ringside and we definitely don't shy away from talking about the scary diseases like CAE, CL or Johnes. This week we bring in an expert, Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM to talk about these diseases and not only how to test for them but also why you should test for them. You can contact Dr. Holahan with follow up questions at [email protected] E Acres FarmCaprine & Ewe Veterinary ConsultingWSU extension profile of Dr. HolahanWe have Merch

Send us Fan MailADGA released the mid year meeting report for the executive committee and Jon and Danielle break it down. Someone may be losing the bet and you'll never guess who.We have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon celebrate episode 200 while recording live with some listeners! We had a lot of fun and want to thank everyone for joining and our awesome community who has supported us for 200 episodes!we have merch

Send us Fan MailHave you ever seen a post about dairy goats on social media and thought "what the heck is a recorded grade and an experimental?" Don't worry, Jon and Danielle crack open their guidebooks to explain what the difference is. There are many nuances to what makes a grade and experimental and your faithful hosts are here to make it easier on you. episode 200 detailsWE HAVE MERCH

Send us Fan MailThe countdown is on, only a couple more weeks before kidding season commences for your fearless hosts. Tune in as Jon and Danielle share the items that they need for a successful kidding season complete with a list and links here. we have merch

Send us Fan MailThroughout the country breeders are in the throes of kidding season or are preparing for it. Jon and Danielle are joined by Kelley Hines of Here Be Goats LaMancha and Nigerian Dairy Goats to talk about her experiences and success with dealing with ketosisKelley Hines- Here Be Goats we have merch

Send us Fan MailWe're thinking about kidding season this week on Ringside but guest Karlie Klingner was just lambing out hundreds of sheep in Ohio and is joining the Ringside crew to talk about her experience as an intern at Shroyer Show Stock. If you ever wanted to hear about an awesome club lamb operation or even hear a fun story about mister 305 himself, this is the episode for you.

Send us Fan MailThis past fall Tyler Ramirez had quite the adventure when he attended the 2023 ADGA Annual Convention. He went in to gain his apprentice judges license and not only attained that but also left with a fairly expensive copilot. Find out how Tyler went from handling one of the 2023 ADGA spotlight sale consignments to bringing him home on this episode of Ringside!CasaRam Dairy Goatshttps://www.facebook.com/CasaRamhttp://www.casaramgoats.com/?fbclid=IwAR1hL06k3tvOUf-LHtzpxJyBpP2hhOqhuciaE_-sd9geqt7n_Zd1z-RqVgwRingside's Linktree

Send us Fan MailWe asked and you the community answered. What hot button topics did the Ringside community want to discuss? So many chimed in we decided to make it two parts! Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those scorching topics you all wanted to hear aboutWe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailWe asked and you the community answered. What hot button topics did the Ringside community want to discuss? Find out on this episode of Ringside!We have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailChristmas is here and Jon and Danielle have a lot to be thankful for. Ringside has had a wonderful year and its not only because of you the listener, but also our amazing guests. So, the gang throws together their favorite moments of the year. Listen in on this awesome compilation.This episode of Ringside was sponsored by Durafermhttp://www.DuraFerm.com/RingsideOur websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comWe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailIt's every goat person's dream, having a cool milking parlor or cheese room or milk tank room or all of those in one... but have you ever thought about making one out of a shipping container? Brooke White of Don's Dairy Supply has and does just that. They custom make shipping containers to fit the needs of their customers. Find out how the process works from start to finish.Don's Dairy Supplyhttps://www.facebook.com/DonsDairySupplyhttp://www.donsdairysupply.comwe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailIt's December... if you're still breeding those hard to get bred does, this is the episode for you. The Ringside crew is joined by Levi Campbell, owner of CryoCaprine and co-owner of Panacea Dairy Goats. Levi has spent his life enjoying dairy goats on a national level and professionally with his career. If there's one person in the country to talk about identifying issues with does or bucks its Levi Campbell and you won't want to miss out on this episode!CryoCaprinePanacea Dairy GoatsRingsides Christmas Shopping List For YOU!Our Website

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon welcome Taylor Swift! Well Danielle rocked a Merry Swiftmas ugly sweater... does that count? Due to technical difficulties with our guest, Danielle and Jon shoot the breeze and talk about their favorite things... goats. We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur Websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comWe have an affiliated shopping list! https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailEvery year we at Ringside bring forth a list of items goat people may find helpful. This year we built an amazon affiliate program list listeners may find helpful and also a list of some small businesses listeners may want to support. We provide everything from heated water buckets to extension chords, show boxes and many other goat related stuff.The listhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/santaslist2023we have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us Fan MailThis episode of Ringside was sponsored by DurafermHappy Thanksgiving everyone! This week we continue the tradition of reading Reddit stories and decide if the people that wrote them were the A-Holes or if they weren't. There's a few goat stories and a couple Thanksgiving stories to celebrate the Holiday! Travel safe everyone and enjoy!This episode was sponsored by DurafermWe have merch!our website

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode Danielle and Jon navigate the question of what makes a good farm page or social media page(s). It's not a cut and dry easy answer but they do their best to formulate what makes them happy when visiting a farm page.Ringside's WebsiteWe Have Merch!

Send us Fan MailWhat means do you use to keep data about your herd? Do you use a napkin? Piece of paper and manilla folder? Do you use your phone, computer or maybe a rolladex? Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about the methods they use to keep data on their herd and where they store it. This episode was sponsored by DurafermWe Have MerchOur Website

Send us Fan MailWhen breeding dairy goats, of course we all look at the unified scorecard as a guide... but what about those traits that aren't on the scorecard? The mean girls, the tiny teat does, the big eared swiss breed and everything else you can imagine. Listen in as Jon and Danielle talk about those traits they breed for that can't be quantified on the score card.We Have MerchOur WebsiteNG Road Map

Send us Fan MailAfter years and years of breeding dairy goats as a family, Wingwood Farm Ara D'Artagnan may be the perfect culmination of the Smith family's labor of love. Join us as Dr. Fauna Smith talks about her spotlight sale consignment D'Artagnan and discover what makes him so special.Wingwood Farm Wingwood Farm Ara D'ArtagnanLeave us a review on your favorite podcast app.Our WebsiteWe Have Merch

Send us Fan MailThis pit stop on the road to Tulsa is brought to you by some heavy hitting Nigerian Dwarf breeders! Both of these Nigerians come from amazing genetics that anyone would be happy to add to their herd! You're going to have to fork over a lot of hard-earned money to be the winning bidder of these goats! The best part? They'd be well worth it! Listen in as Mark Weir and Renee Wolf talk about the Nigerian Dwarf Goats they have available in this year's ADGA Spotlight Sale.Mark WeirHilltop Farms- Agape's Prize Nigerian Dwarf Dairy GoatsAgape's Prize Gold FrenchmanRenee WolfWolfivan RanchWolfivan Wayfaring Stranger

Send us Fan MailThe ADGA Annual Convention is ready to launch next week! On this Spotlight Special Episode we highlight two awesome animals consigned in the sale. First up is Craig Koopman of Pleasent Grove Dairy Goats about his Alpine doe Jezicakes and he drops an absolutely awesome bit of information that any buyer would be excited to hear. We are then joined by Nancy Boling of Springwater Dairy Goats to talk about her nigerian doe that is in the sale as well!Pleasent Grove Dairy GoatsPleasent Grove MFM JezicakesSpringwater Dairy GoatsSpringwater SNE Catastrophe

Send us Fan MailEvery breeder that shows dairy goats has a dream of winning at the big dance with one of their animals at the ADGA National Show. Amanda and Jon Hanson did just that. What makes their win even cooler is the fact that they keep a smaller herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As if winning at the National Show with their doe Candy wasn't awesome enough, they also have a doe kid consigned to the ADGA Spotlight Sale in Tulsa later this month. Listen in to hear about the story of this dynamic duo and their herd.Hansons Hideaway Reeses Take 5 Spotlight sale doeAmanda and Jon's farm pageHanson's Hideaway websiteRingside's merchour website

Send us Fan MailOn this special ADGA Spotlight Sale episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle are joined by Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats to talk about her LaMancha Consignment for the sale. Jon is then joined by Evie Harry of Evie's Dairy Goats to talk about her Toggenburg consignment for the sale. These goats have powerful pedigrees and a potency that any herd could benefit from. Goat San Dairy GoatsGoat San Hey JudeEvie's Dairy GoatsEvie's ESS Fancy Boots

Send us Fan MailIf you're a Sable breeder or Nubian breeder you won't want to miss this detailed episode about Ed Jodlowski's (Kickapoo Valley Dairy Goats) and Jena Williams' (Urban Acres Farm) consignment animals for the ADGA spotlight sale. Find out what makes these animals so spectacular on this special episode of Ringside. Urban Acres FarmKickapoo Valley Dairy Goats ADGA Spotlight Sale FB pageADGA Spotlight Sale website

Send us Fan MailImagine having to make the difficult decision to make a terminal harvest of eggs on a once in a lifetime doe. Imagine that doe creating a beautiful buck named Tempo Aquila Frozen in Time ET. Imagine that you have to come to the realization that he'd further the breed in another herd. Dr. Acton did just that and not only is she happy to be doing so but she's stoic as they come! There's a lot of amazing animals in this boy's pedigree and she's offering him up on the big stage that is the ADGA Spotlight Sale!Frozen in Time's Spotlight Sale Pagehttps://convention.adga.org/tempo-aquila-frozen-in-time-et/We have MerchOur Website

Send us Fan MailWhat an episode! Maybe that should read, "what was that episode"? Danielle and Jon look ahead to 2024 and breathe their goals for their herds into the stratosphere to hold themselves accountable. What kind of goals do you set for your future self to attain?We have merch! We also have a website!!

Send us Fan MailA farm right on the Pacific Ocean sounds like a dream come true and our guest Kelli Foreman of Kodiak Goat Dairy of Kodiak, Alaska is living that dream every day. But being a dairy goat farmer and operating a creamery on a remote island in Alaska certainly comes with some challenges that most of us in the lower 48 wouldn’t even imagine! Enjoy today’s episode, which not only tells the story of where there is a will, there is a way but also the proof that dairy goats are addicting, amazing animals that can feed our communities and nourish our souls.Kelli's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kodiakgoatdairy/Our WebsiteWe Have Merch!

Send us Fan MailAll the cool kids are doing it! Breeders all across the country are getting ready for or are already breeding goats! Yep, it's breeding season. Listen in as Jon and Danielle give their thoughts on how to have a successful breeding season! It's the one time you have total control on where your program is going to go, so what's it going to be? Are you going to make big improvements on your herd or fall back?We have merch!Our Website!

Send us Fan MailJon is joined by Tyler Ramirez of Casa Ram Nigerians to discuss when to apply for a doe's AARP card or if that doe still has some life left in your program. When to breed em and when to let them out to pasture? Find out what Jon and Tyler think on this episode!CasaRam NigeriansRingside Merch!Ringside's Website

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon sit ringside at the dutchess county fair, recapping their week and the fun they had along the way!Our WebsiteWe Have Merch