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This 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.  

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This 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.  

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In 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.  

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Raising 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.  

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In 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.  

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Kidding 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.  

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Online 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.  

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This 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!

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Once 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.

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In this episode we get so heated that Danielle has to publicly apologize to Jon...

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In 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.  

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When 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. 

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Let'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!

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This 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. 

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This 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!

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After 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.

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This 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!

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Do 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.

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This week Danielle and Jon weigh in on a few reddit stories that need to be judged!  One story the AITA author yelled at her boyfriend for selling buck rags, another wanted to start a creamery verses a goat yoga minded sibling.  We hear about sheep?  And a AITA for kicking out a roommate?  Tune in to year 3 of Ringside getting judgy!

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It's buck collection day and Jon and Danielle sit down with CryoCaprine owner Levi Campbell and assistant Jake Bradford to talk about the collection process and the do's and don'ts along the way.  Schedule your stop with CryoCaprine today!

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what's it like to have a large herd?  How about medium or small?  Theres a different perspective for everyone based on herd size and purpose.  Today Ringside is joined by fellow goat podcasters Cameron and Laura from Goat Gab.  Listen in as the collab of the century (in the dairy goat world at least) unfolds and they all weigh in on the topic at hand.

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Let's go on an adventure!!  Today the Ringside crew with Tyler and Maeve in tow hit the road to Tufts to laparoscopic ai their goats.  Find out how the trip went, why dunkin is for the birds (unless they sponsor us) and how the goats looked at time of the AI. 

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This week we are joined by pioneer award winner Karyl Dronen of the newly crowned historic herd Body Shops.  Karyl has bred some of the most influential oberhasli in the breed and some pretty special nigerian dwarf goats as well.  She is one of the newest recipients of the Pioneer award handed out by ADGA and her herd name was set in the history books as a historic herd as well this year.  Listen in to her life experiences the cherry pie days and so much more. 

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With the ADGA Annual Convention having come to an end, Jon and Danielle weigh in on the news coming from Wisconsin.  Is Spotlight Sale dead?  Should it ever come back from the grave?  Find out this week on Ringside!

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Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination is a wonderful tool to breed your does to that special or rare or low-quality semen you have in your tank.  Listen in to how the process works with the what's, the whys and the how's.  Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM talks us through the entire process from start to end.  If you were ever considering lap ai for your goats, this is the episode for you. 

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