Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon and Danielle turn on their milk machines with Jason Porter and discuss the in's and out's of milk machines.  The daily care and upkeep to keep your machine working correctly, simple tips to make life easier with your milk machine and insights on how it should be running.  If you're looking into getting a new machine or just want some pointers, this episode is for you.  In the market for a new machine?  Ringside has you covered!  If you make a purchase on the Capralite website you can receive 5% off your order using code RINGSIDE5!This episode was sponsored by Capralite!  use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today!  Capralite's websitewe have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Danielle and Jon talk about being burned out and how exhaustion and lack of passion can lead to issues and how simple things can make life on the farm easier every day.  We have merch!

Send us Fan MailThis week Jon, Danielle and Tyler of Casa Ram Dairy Goats sit down and talk about the results of their lap ai session now that the kids are born.  Find out who found success, what they would do differently and if they'd consider doing it in the future.  We have merchTyler's Goats

Send us Fan MailIn part 2 of our "Raising Kids Right" series, we're diving into the daily care and practices that help turn those adorable babies into thriving future champions, We cover everything from preventing and managing coccidia, to bottle feeding techniques, introducing hay and grain and creating a safe and healthy barn environment for your kids.  Technical difficulties almost got us this time but we're still here buy merch so we can buy a new computerwe have merch!

Send us Fan MailRaising a champion dairy goat starts long before they step into the show ring.  It begins the moment that kid hits the ground.  In this episode of Ringside we're kicking off part one of our deep dive into raising kids the right way.  From evaluating newborns for show potential to setting them up for success with proper handling.  We're covering everything you need to know about those crucial early months of that kid's life.  We have merch!our links

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Ringside, we sit down with Seth Loudenbeck of Loudenbeck Farms Dairy Goats LLC to explore the future of the dairy industry.  From emerging trends to the challenges and innovations shaping the field.  Seth shares valuable insights on where the industry is headed, Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just curious about the evolving commercial side of the dairy goat world, this episode offers a fascinating look at what's next to come.  Loudenbeck Farmswe have merch!

Send us Fan MailKidding season is full of surprises- some wonderful, some downright stressful!  In this episode of Ringside, we're joined by Briana Desfosses to talk about everything from textbook deliveries to the most challenging dystocias.  We discuss the signs of trouble, when to intervene, and how to handle mispresentations, breech births, and stuck kids.  Whether you're a seasoned breeder or experiencing your first kidding season, this episode is packed with expert advice, real life stories, and practical tips to help you navigate the highs and lows of kidding.  Briana's farmFox's Pride Dairy Goatstheir farm pagehttps://www.facebook.com/foxspridedairygoats/?_rdrwe have merch!

Send us Fan MailOnline sales are a new concept to the dairy goat world.  Last year, Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski started "the keeper pen sale" to help move dairy goats to the current century.  This year they hold their 2nd keeper pen sale with numerous breeders from across the country, offering up the best genetics they can for the sale.  Find out what drove the Jodlowski's to start the sale and how they curate it to hopefully offer something for anyone looking for their next keeper.  The Keeper Pen SaleTaylor Ridge FarmRingside Merch

Send us Fan MailThis week the Ringside Crew talks about emerging trends in the dairy goat industry that the listeners should be aware of.  Some of them for the better and some for the worse... tune in and you decide if you agree with their take on Industry trends you need to know!We have merch!

Send us Fan MailOnce 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