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This 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.  

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This 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.  

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In 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.  

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Raising 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.  

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In 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.  

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Kidding 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.  

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Online 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.  

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This 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!

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Once 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.

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In 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.  

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When 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. 

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Let'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!

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This 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. 

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This 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!

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After 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.

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This 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!

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Do 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.

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This 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!

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It'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!

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what'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.

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Let'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. 

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This 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. 

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With 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!

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Laparoscopic 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. 

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The 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!

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On 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...

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This 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.

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If 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!

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On 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!

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We'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.

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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!

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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 now

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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

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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 ma...

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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.

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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!

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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.,

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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.  

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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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?

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

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Happy Dairy Goat Awareness Week!  Danielle and Jon kick off this awesome week by welcoming ADGA's youth Rep Kenzie Burton!

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After 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.

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It'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!

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You'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. 

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On 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.

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Are 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.

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This 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.

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Have 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. 

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This 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.

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This 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. 

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This 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.

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This 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!

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