Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textOnce 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.we have merch!our links

Send us a textIn this episode we get so heated that Danielle has to publicly apologize to Jon...we have merch!

Send us a textIn 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.  -Join us as we discuss the Wolfivan Way= Renee's approach to breeding, her thoughts on linebreeding, performance programs, and what it takes to build a competitive herd.  Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your program to the next level, Renee's insights are sure to inspire and inform.Wolfivan RanchEverything Ringside

Send us a textWhen 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. Morgan's Farmwe have merch!

Send us a textLet'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!our websitewe have merch

Send us a textThis 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.  ADGA GeneticsGene's Goat Herd

Send us a textThis 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!we have merch!our website

Send us a textAfter 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. Ed's HerdGoldenbrooke Dairy Goatswe have merch

Send us a textThis 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!We have merch!

Send us a textDo 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.we have merch!