Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us Fan Mail For the final episode of our Breeder Bio Series, we turn to the Nubian breed and an outstanding breeder of the Nubian breed at that, Michelle Cordova of SivlerFire Ranch . Find out what makes this herd tick and what Michelle's breeding philosophies are that make her so successful. we have merch leave a review

Send us Fan Mail This week is for the Toggenburgs and newly added Oberhasli! Jon and Danielle get the pleasure of sitting down with Evie Harry of Evie's Dairy Goats to talk about how she got into Toggenburgs and how it quickly turned into her passion! She has one of the top herds in the country and her insight on breeding dairy goats is something you won't want to miss out on! Leave a review on whatever platform you're listening on! It helps! we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon are joined with Liz and Jon Etheridge of Coat Creek Farms in Mississippi. They breed beautiful Nigerian Dwarf Goats that can compete on a local and national level. Listen to their story and how they breed for their ideal Nigerian Dwarf leave us a review you filthy animals buy our merch or else!

Send us Fan Mail This week Jon and Danielle start their October Breeder Bio features and they're kicking it off with Kelley Hines of Here Be Goats in Florida. Kelley has Lamanchas and Nigerian Dwarf Goats but listen in on how she got her start and how she got to where she is today! Hey! Leave a review and buy our merch !

Send us Fan Mail With show season winding down Danielle and Jon start to discuss something that comes to people's minds as they look at their own goats going into winter... Is this goat expressing all her genetic potential and was she born with it or was her management top notch? we have merch! did you leave a review?

Send us Fan Mail With a very high demand for herds wanting to take advantage of the ADGA Linear Appraisal Program and the reality of only have a handful of appraisers to take on the task (5). Jon and Danielle discuss what the program is, the benefits of the program and Jon even presents an idea to make becoming an appraiser more enticing for those thinking about taking on the task.. Do the numbers add up? Will they ever? find out on this episode of Ringside! support the show by leaving a review and buy some merch !

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon talk about the pros and cons when it comes to utilizing or offering driveway breedings to outside animals! we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail With the North Carolina Petting Zoo debacle regarding rabies we thought appropriate to talk about the disease, how its transmitted and how it effects goats. did you leave a review yet? reading material https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/aop/javma.26.04.0246/javma.26.04.0246.xml https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39453094/

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon pick their top picks to create their perfect show string! Will it consist of all milkers? Dry does? Who's the quarterback and who's the wide receiver? Find out who the top point getter is on this episode of Ringside! we have merch!!

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle is flying solo, but fear not, she's joined by Bri Burton of Cherry Tree Farm Dairy Goats to talk about showmanship. Bri's showmanship career has been quite impressive on a national level (she was this year's senior showmanship winner at Nationals) and she's here to help you create the perfect business partner and help you navigate the showmanship ring! We have merch!

Send us Fan Mail have you left a review of our podcast yet? It's free... help your favorite podcast out! This week Danielle and Jon talk fair season. How the judge isn't the only one judging your goats. The public walking the barns is also judging your animals. Are you being a good agvocate? Are you showing off your animals in the best light? Find out how you can help change the perception of dairy goats at a county fair, this episode on RINGSIDE! WE HAVE MERCH

Send us Fan Mail with ADGA updating NG and milk record from the past 6 years, we thought we need to remind people what is involved when it comes to milk records! What does milk test day look like? Whats owner sampler mean? How can we get our goats on test? Find out as Jon and Danielle are joined by Jessica Bell of Split Creek Farm to discuss how she survives milk test day on her dairy and many helpful insights about milk testing and production records! leave a review and buy our merch here !

Send us Fan Mail With Fair season here, many people's herds are hitting shows that may include extended stays. With those longer stays, it increases the chance of your herd catching something. So what happens when they get home and everything gets sick? How can we help them recover, what are some things we need in our arsenal? Find out as we discuss with Dr. Melanie Richards owner of Bluebird Cfreek Farm! Support the show and buy our merch!

Send us Fan Mail This week Danielle and Jon discuss how once the medallions and awards are given out, the effect and trends it causes within the breeds. How can it help or hurt a breeding program and how can it change your plans? Listen in as they discuss we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail Danielle and https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch Jon are back from Nationals, partially recovered and ready to recap the week! we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail The goats are ready for the big dance and are either already on their way or are getting ready to load up for Nationals! Jon and Danielle sit down with the final consigners of their awesome goats that will be in this year's spotlight sale. We've saved the best for last, listen in! first we visit with the Pierce's to discuss Crooked Wall Farm Saucy Minx then we talk with Casey Prochniak about her special Alpine Can-ter Vine RTH Rival and finally the dynamic duo Nichole Nadeau and Robin Danielle join us to talk about your next obsession, Rustic Woods Secret Obsession thanks for tuning in support the show by purchasing merch orrrrrrr by leaving a review it does indeed help us

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jon and Danielle are busy prepping for Nationals so you're going to want to sit down and listen to another awesome Toggenburg buck's breeders talk about him as he's consigned to the ADGA Spotlight Sale. Taylor Ridge Spitty's Beach Bum looks to be no bum when it comes to general appearance and should be no slouch when helping his lucky breeder create the next generation of greatness in their barn! we have merch!

Send us Fan Mail We're making a pit stop to talk about those lovely long eared goats everyone loves, Nubians! Holly Buroker of Hoanbu Dairy Goats has two lovely consignments in this year's Spotlight Sale *B Hoanbu LL Kasanova and Hoanbu Stat Keeper of the Stars these are some impressive goats you're going to want to hear about we have merrrrrccchhhhhh

Send us Fan Mail The road to Massachusetts is hitting its mid-point with an awesome Alpine and Nigerian Dwarf Goat that you just won't want to miss out on hearing about! They both have the who's who in their respective breeds and truly deserve to be in this sale! So listen in to hear about Alpine Harmody SMT Hatkiva's Misiba and Nigerian Winning Streak F StartUrEngine BUY OUR MERCH

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we highlight two special Oberhasli offered in this year's spotlight sale, Ober-Boerd Nox a pedigree packed with power and prestige and a milking two year old Ober-Boerd T Vesi . Listen in as friend of the show Dr. Kirt Schnipke talks about what makes these animals worth spending the big bucks on! we have merch