Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textAre you not attending the ADGA National Show this year in Redmond, Oregon but wish you were?  Are you feeling that FOMO (feeling of missing out) like Jon and Danielle?  Don't worry, Jason Peckham and Jennifer Funk bring you inside their cab as Danielle talks with them about their trip so far.  Hop in the back seat as we go on a Road Trip this week on RINGSIDE!We Have Merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur Podcast websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comJason's HerdSublime Dairy GoatsJennifer's HerdHalf Barn Farms

Send us a textHow much thought do you put into buying new goats for your herd?  Is it a split decision or is it a methodical plan?   Ashley Clement-Clark gives her insights on how she's found success in buying goats to improve her herd.  If you're looking to add animals to your herd this is the episode for you!Ashley's Herd We have merch!Ringside Website

Send us a textAre you terrible at clipping your goats?  Do you want to get better at shaving udders?  You are in luck!  This week Tyler Ramirez of Casa Ram Nigerian Dwarfs gives his tips and tricks to clipping goats for the show ring.  This is a fun interview you won't want to miss!We have MERCH!

Send us a textWith 7 days in a row of amazing content for the community, Jon and Danielle reflect back on the week.  Jon and Danielle would also like to give their condolences to the Foster family who suffered a tragic loss this past weekend.

Send us a textOn today's final episode for dairy goat awareness week, Danielle is joined by Katelyn and Brendan Foley of Hoofprint Cheese Company.  This dynamic duo runs their small dairy/creamery in the Hudson Valley of New York.  Find out how they fared in 2020 and how they've been able to pivot their business for success while still maintaining a show herd at the same time. Hoofprint Cheese Companyhttps://www.facebook.com/hoofprintcheeseOur Products — Hoofprint Cheese CompanyWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textDanielle and Jon carry on with Dairy Goat Awareness week with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM.  Dr. Jackson is a large animal veterinarian with a focus in small ruminants.  Take the time to listen to this episode as Dr. Jackson talks about parasite resistance, detecting a worm load using FAMANCHA and how to deal with parasites in your herd.Dr. Katie Jackson's herdhttps://www.facebook.com/whiterockfarm1756We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textTo continue Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Jon is joined by Anne Peterson of Rosasharn Farm.  Anne has been a Nigerian Dwarf Goat breeder since the breed's inception with AGS and ADGA.  Anne was the breeder of ADGA's first senior national champion and reserve national champion.  Find out about the history of the breed and why Anne has concerns regarding the breed's current trajectory and why breeding for the standard is important to her.Rosasharn Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/Rosasharnfarm

Send us a textHappy Dairy Goat Awareness Week!  This episode is compiled of advice shared by various past and future guests of the show!Sam & Melissa (the goat wives)https://www.facebook.com/chubbeacresfarmDon and Judy Hoyhttps://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarmJill Pritchetthttps://www.facebook.com/jhavenacresAshley Clement-Clarkhttps://www.facebook.com/ebfarmgoatsDr. Angellhttp://www.bentleyfarm.org/?fbclid=IwAR2_SgHKMFkctJunKXmwSsiljqaCeBsh9UjV8gIEUzPWmDuItBEYWoST_VETyler Ramirezhttps://www.facebook.com/CasaRamThe Duong Familyhttps://www.facebook.com/CABlackberrys

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it's like to go to a national show?  Want to go to the ADGA National Show in Redmond, Oregon in a few weeks?  The National Show committee chair Karen Smith joins us to talk about the facility, the doe raffle and many other aspects of nationals.  We have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchADGA National Show 2023https://adga.org/adga-national-show/

Send us a textOn today's special episode of Dairy Goat Awareness Week, Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines sits down with the crew as he shares another program he has put together regarding Linear Appraisal!  What are your goals when it comes to scores you want your animals to achieve?  No not the high 93 animal of your dreams, Mark takes it even deeper than that breaking down the unified scorecard and his ideal goals.  You won't want to miss this episode.the unified scorecardhttps://adga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/adga-shows-judges-scorecard2022-1.pdfwe have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchour websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comOlentangy Alpineshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028139515173