Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis 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 Fan MailIf 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 Fan MailOn 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 Fan MailWe'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

Send us Fan MailAs 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

Send us Fan Mailthis 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

Send us Fan MailBreeding 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

Send us Fan MailThis 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

Send us Fan MailOn 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

Send us Fan MailOpen 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 [email protected].

Send us Fan MailWe 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! Q2 ADGA News https://adga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0224-Newsletter_Final3.pdfThis episode was sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Goat Association AI clinic on September 28th and 29th sign up HEREWe have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle break down their Linear Appraisal experience and what they learned at their session. We have merch

Send us Fan MailEver 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

Send us Fan MailThe 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.

Send us Fan MailThe 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

Send us Fan MailAre 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

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