Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textIf you breed sables and want to add amazing genetics, this is the episode for you because you're going to want to invest in these Sables!Spotlight Sale animalsGrande RondeKlisses Kids Dairy GoatsWe have merch (support the show)

Emily Thompson, an Alpine goat breeder with a successful pedigree, and Anna Thompson-Hajdik, a Toggenburg specialist known for her strategic breeding, delve into their intricate world of dairy goats. They reveal captivating stories from their families' breeding legacies and highlight the importance of proven genetics. The duo discusses standout goats in their sale, particularly a notable Toggenburg named Reality Star, and shares insights on enhancing breeding practices through collaboration and online promotion.

Send us a textWe're gearing up for the ADGA Spotlight Sale held in a couple weeks in Geneva Wisconsin at the ADGA Annual Convention.  On this episode we talk to Dane Greene of Greenehaven Farms about his special nubian spotlight doe DKGH EV ENDGAME'S NEW ERA.  This doe is a perfect blend of new and older genetics that Dan and family have been cultivating for 25 years.  Listen in as we shine the spotlight on this special doe.This episode of Ringside is sponsored by The Gray Goat - use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today.Greenehaven Farmswe have merch

Send us a textAs we've been saying for the past couple weeks, AI can be a wonderful tool to use on your herd to advance the genetics in your barn.  This week we're breaking down how to AI goats, what you need and the steps to take to complete the task.  If you're looking into dipping your toes into the process this is the episode for you! We have merch!Dr. Katie Jackson's servicesDr. Katie Jackson's herd

Send us a textthis week Jon and Danielle reach into their tanks and figure out the whats and the whys they choose certain bucks to breed their does.  Do you really need to utilize AI?  How does it benefit your herd?  Find out nowwe have merch

Send us a textBreeding season is in the air and with that we are thinking about doing some exciting artificial inseminations on our goats for the next kidding season!  But you need a tank to keep those swimmers cold, so what do you get and how do you care for it is there do's and don'ts to care for your semen tank?  That's where Bio-Genic's Elise Lohrer comes in.  Listen in as Elise drops some knowledge on everyone about the care for your semen tank and the what's and why's and how's.  Bio-GenicsElise's Farm Cheshire Moon Goat FarmWe have merch

Send us a textThis week Jon tells a sad story about his doe Theia and Danielle helps provide some thought on the season.  Both reflect on their show season and how they use that time to try to get better for next year.we have merch

Send us a textOn this episode of Ringside we sit with Sally Graybill of Owl-Ridge Dairy Goats to talk about how/when she knew it was time to retire from goats, the impact she's left on all her sponsor kids in 4H throughout the years and what's next for her in the years to come!  Sally and Dave have done so much for the local dairy goat community and it's about time the entire dairy goat world knows about it!This episode is sponsored by the WPDGA AI Clinic!  Sign up HERE

Send us a textOpen up your opportunities and join the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Association  at the Vennago County fairgrounds in Franklin PA on September 28th and 29th. The AI clinic will give you the opportunity to learn hands on with your own does bringing genetics from far away right to your fingertips. The clinic is being put on by an accredited trainer through Bio Genics.Space is limited, so register today at www.wpdga.com or email Constance at caa5069@gmail.com.

Send us a textWe always give you ADGA news, well today we are joined by ADGA's current president Dr. Ed Jodlowski to give us the update we all want and need from ADGA.  want to know about when shows will be entered?  Appraisal scores?  Guernsey registrations?  We got you boo boo and so much more.  You will want to hear what the ADGA President has to say! Q2 ADGA News https://adga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0224-Newsletter_Final3.pdfThis episode was sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Dairy Goat Association AI clinic on September 28th and 29th sign up HEREWe have merch!