Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textHave you ever had your forage (hay) tested before?  Why not?  This week the crew is joined by returning guest, Laura Keiser of Four Seasons Farm Dairy Goats and Account and Marketing Manager at Dairyland Laboratories Inc.  where they test your feed and hay to quantify the values of your feed.  If you've tested or thought about testing your hay, this is the episode for you!Four Seasons Farm https://www.facebook.com/fsfgoatsDairyland Laboratories Inc. https://www.facebook.com/dairylandlabsincWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchThis episode was sponsored by: The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textkidding season has begun for Jon and is approaching for Danielle.  Like most of the dairy goat breeders in the country, kidding season is still on our minds so we're going to talk about it.  Listen in as your hosts discuss how many kids they'll be retaining, who's on the chopping block and why Jon looks like a kardashian!  You won't want to miss it! check out our merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis episode was sponsored by...The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shipping!http://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textDo all buck kids deserve to keep their manhood?  Do you disbud your own kids?  Do you let the doe clean off the kids?  These are all questions asked throughout kidding season and Jon and Danielle are here to weigh in on them!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comsponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10http://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery - Use code RINGSIDEhttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textDuring kidding season many of us have concerns for our does and subsequent kids.  Dystocia, Ketosis, Milk Fever.  There are many obstacles that can cause a poor kidding season.  Listen in as Dr. Angell of Bentley Veterinary Services eases your mind by giving pointers on how to have a successful kidding season.Dr. Angell's practicehttp://betleyveterinarypractice.comSponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- Use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textYou'll notice a trend with the show lately.   Building a type.  Thats because creating a type competitive in the parlor and show ring is the key to success and Don and Judi  Hoy of Lucky*Star Farm  are some of the best in the country at doing so.  Find out how that black with tan or chocolate trim lamancha look came to be their moniker.  They both share insight on how they created their type, fun stories and fond memories in this episode!Lucky Star Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarm http://www.luckystarfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR1rvbDC8tWGMSaFf9mR47nSLd1OYCTPOpJzGaEEbcXMPGBBR3cx3iuio18This episode was sponsored byThe Gray Goat - use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttps://www.thistlemoorpottery.com/

Send us a textEvery year when you're feeding kids, daily chores or any other projects, at some point you think "how can I make this easier on myself".  This episode Jon and Danielle think just that and voice out their operational changes to make life easier for this coming year.  Whether it's gates that need better latches or a multi goat stand, listen in to how they are going to make those changes.Thanks you to our sponsorsThe Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 to get 10% off your order!http://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE to receive free shipping!https://www.thistlemoorpottery.com/

Send us a textWhen you're asked what herd is one of the longest standing herds in the ADGA, one of the first herds to come to mind is Redwood Hill Farm!  This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Jennifer Bice of Redwood Hill Farm.  Listen to this episode for the history book as Jennifer tells some stories and drops some knowledge.Redwood Hills Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/redwoodhillherdCapracopiahttps://redwoodhillfarm.org/This episode was sponsored by The Gray Goathttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textThis week Danielle is joined by Sara Koehn-Walberg owner of Blissberry Dairy Goats to talk about their use and experiences with Embryo Transfers and In Vitro Fertilization.  Sara has been using these techniques since the beginning so ya know it's an episode filled with a lot of hands-on knowledge and expertise.  Blissberry Dairy Goatshttps://www.facebook.com/BlissberryGoatshttp://www.blissberry.comThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goat.  http://www.graygoatbbq.comcheck out our merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textJon and Danielle take the opportunity this week to delve into the thought of what it would be like to leave a herd and start your own on your terms.  Well.... Emily DiMichele did just that.  For her second appearance on the show, Danielle and Jon ask her important questions when starting a new herd and Emily graciously let them know what her experience was like.  This is another great episode you won't want to miss.Drewem Dairy Goatshttps://www.drewemnigerians.com/?fbclid=IwAR1QtE8r_3mYdrUO_hZUs9QuAgFfBfCBGy-ZMDQZa0ZvfF_r1-0gGk4_hwAhttps://www.facebook.com/drewemnigeriansthis week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goathttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textDanielle and Jon ring in the new year by setting goals.  Every program should make attainable goals to meet every year to keep their program productive.  Listen in as they benchmark this year, next year and five years down the road for not only their programs but also the podcast!This week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat!  Use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.http://www.graygoatbbq.com