Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textThis week as Jon and Danielle get ready for their first shows of the season, they talk about what is needed to take to a show and also how delicous sun baked sandwiches are on a hot day! Listen in and don't forget to like, follow and review on whatever app you use to listen to us each week.Ringside Websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comWe have merch!!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textHave you ever thought about utilizing In Vitro Fertilization?  Ever thought about collecting the eggs with friends and being lucky enough to have a friend offer some of their does as recips?  Well top notch breeders are doing just that in the Pacific Northwest!  Listen in as we talk to Stephanie Millburg Rovey about how she hosts other breeders on her dairy to collect ova cites from their does, create embryos and use recips to carry out those pregnancies to term if they're lucky.  Roll the dice and listen in on our 150th episode as we talk about Stephanie's IVF parties! Stephanie's Herdhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064945590250https://www.granderondedairy.com/?fbclid=IwAR2mRO3X07J5VH5N8z5gEkpFyLCrJhzz8QbRkHfh_pRl98fKuqv1__wd7LwRingside Merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us a textHave you started out with goats just for their milk and then fell in love with them and wanted to not only improve them but also get serious with your breeding program?  So has DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'em & Reap.  DaNelle has been raising goats for 14 years and in the last couple of years has decided to take advantage of performance programs to better her herd.  Listen in to this week's episode to find out how she did just that.  DaNelle's Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@WeedemandreapDaNelle's herdWolf Tree Ranch | FacebookDaNelle's webinar!  Use code RINGSIDE20 to get 20$ off today!http://www.danellewolford.teachable.comRingside has merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us a textLamanchas with roman noses, huge oberhasli, short eared nubians... why do these animals sit at the back of the lineup at a show?  Why are they a poor representation of their breed?  Find out as the Ringside hosts are joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke to weigh in on breed character and breed standards.Dr. Kirt Schnipke's herdhttp://www.oberboerd.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057566413380we have merch!!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textShow season is here for some and approaching for many.  Jon and Danielle are joined by Cade Cockburn of Cade's Lil Farm to discuss how they create a show string for the local club shows, fairs and nationals.  Why is putting together a show string like calculus?  Find out this week on Ringside!we have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchCade's Lil Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/cadeslilfarmhttps://www.cadeslilfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR0UZcsTWAi2BSkYGSLtqGXbPTNERnGqaRsgy8Ki96CJ9MzMZBaT9l14At4

Send us a textThis week is all about balance.  No, we aren't talking about a well balanced dairy goat.  We're talking about balancing farming with your life and achieving the perfect zen to keep you happy, healthy and focused.we have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textSo your does have had their kids, they're on the milk stand and they don't look their best, what do you do?  Fear not, Danielle and Jon give their tips and tricks on how to turn the winter blues into spring flowers.  How do they get their does to bounce back after kidding?  Find out on this episode of Ringside!We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us a textHow do you market animals you're selling?  Does word of mouth work best or do you use social media etc. to reach a wider audience.  In Marketing Kids Part 2 Jon and Danielle expand on the topic and how they market those extra kids. Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comwe have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textA lot happened in ADGA land this past week and Danielle and Jon are here to help you navigate the postal ballots that were voted on or to be voted on.  They both give their opinions on the matters at hand to help make the ballots more palatable.  Afterwards, the crew starts part 1 of marketing kids and goats successfully.  Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com we have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textThis week Danielle, Jon and special guest Jill Pritchett of J-Haven Acres discuss the age old question... should you sell that buck kid as a future herd sire or should he go as a wether or for meat.  They also talk about what to look for in a future herd sire that you may be purchasing.  J-Haven Acreshttps://www.facebook.com/jhavenacreshttps://www.jhavenacres.net/?fbclid=IwAR2NuLGGIbaLbnd_TY2-ENnwkcLRry2nMQ5QC0eMy59Q8oe2olU77XmHs8wWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!http://www.graygoatbbq.com