Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textSometimes it's refreshing to hear the perspective of someone new to anything you do.  This week we did just that by welcoming Brett Armstrong of Padgett Brook Farm to pick his brain on how his first year of breeding dairy goats and showing them has gone.  

Send us a textPredator's can be a real issue on any farm, whether you're in the suburbs or way out in the boonies, predators are a thing.  What do the guys do to curb predators on their farm?  Find out this week!

Send us a textMany have asked for Don George and Terri Sines to come back on the show explain how they grow their goats to the best of their potential.  This week we have guest speaker Don George on the show to do just that!  Don't miss this informational episode!

Send us a textWhat is the threshold a breeder should have for breeding junior goats under a year of age?  Find out this week as the guys describe what works best for them and what they see works for other breeders across the country.

Send us a textThe guys welcome Kirt Schnipke from Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats as they explore the purpose of using "Old Dead Guys" (bucks from the past via artificial insemination) instead of bucks that are currently living.   Kirt, Nate and Jon then discuss what their parameters are for a buck to be collected in their herds.

Send us a textOn this episode Jon is joined by guest host Danielle Carolei as they discuss putting in reservations for new goats and what to ask and look for when doing so.  

Send us a textWhat an exciting episode the guys have for you this week.  Jon and Nate welcome Joan Stump of Stump Hollow Farm.  Joan not only breeds beautiful Guernsey goats, but she was also one of the cavaliers that helped get Guernseys recognized by the ADGA.  Listen in as we learn more about the breed and Joan's history with them.

Send us a textHow do you try to prevent any ick that can be caught from one goat to the next when exhibiting at shows?  Find out this week as the guys talk about preventative measures to try to keep biosecurity intact when exhibiting at numerous shows throughout the year

Send us a textThe guys dig into the Feed Bag and make a topic out of a thought provoking question.  "how do you remain patient with your breeding program if your animals aren't performing well in the show ring?"  Jon and Nate try their best to answer this question as best they can. 

Send us a textJon welcome's wife Tierney this week as they recap their week at their county fair and give some pointers on how to make exhibiting at a county fair easier.