Welcome to Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast where Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei talk about everything and anything regarding Dairy Goats and the ADGA
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Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader
** TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ** Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock? I’m so glad you’re here! In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-s ...
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Collecting Bucks with CryoCaprine
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Send us a text 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! http://www.cryocaprine.com https://www.facebook.com/cryocaprine we have merch!…
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33 | Should You Use Hobbles or Not? Stand Training Your Dairy Goats and Practical Milking Tips
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Hi friends! In today’s episode I’ll be answering some questions that came in after last week’s dairy goat episode. I’ll be focusing on the actual milking process including stand training your does, milking equipment, and milk handling the way it works for us. We’re a little unconventional in our dairying practices, so listen in if you lean towards …
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Size Matters with Goat Gab Part 1
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Send us a text 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 …
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32 | Do You Want Dairy Goats Without the Twice a Day Commitment? How to Get Fresh Milk and Keep Your Freedom
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Hi friends! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too. If you’re thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you! All…
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Lap AI Road Trip with Tyler Ramirez and Maeve
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Send us a text 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. We have merch!Por Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter. We’ll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps. Should they be used or not? I’ll also sha…
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Pioneer Breeder Karyl Dronen of Historic Herd Body Shop's
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Send us a text 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 t…
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30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time. To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch rec…
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The Death of The Spotlight Sale?!
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Send us a text 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! This episode is sponsored by The Grey Goat use code Ringside10 to get 10% off your order today! we have merch!…
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29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in. I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd. All th…
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Lap AI For Beginners with Dr. Melissa Holahan DVM
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Send us a text 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 …
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28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy to Save Money
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme. This information will apply to all species not just goats. I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun th…
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The Road to Geneva with Nichole Nadeau and Jill Whomble (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text The ADGA Convention is fast approaching and Jon and Danielle wrap up their Spotlight Special episodes with the lamancha doe and oberhasli buck in this year's sale. Listen in as they talk to Nichole Nadeau and Robin Daniel about their special doe and see why the gang thinks you need both Jill's buck and the Oberhasli doe in the sale! …
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The Road to Geneva with Cullen Owen and Melanie Fergason (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text On this Spotlight Special Episode of Ringside, we are highlighting two amazing does. The first is a saanen Spinning Spider Just Dance, a very fancy saanen with a lot of power and dairy strength behind her. The Second is a Toggenburg doe that is equally amazing. She's so correct and so amazing and she's Royal Cedars Cocoa Kisses who h…
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27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season
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SHOW NOTES: Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does. So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat …
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The Road to Geneva with Joseph Larson and Jena Williams (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text This episode we focus on American Oberhasli doe Harmody Thobi Sahara consigned by Joseph Larson and Nigerian Dwarf buck Urban Acres W-KB Fire Whiskey consigned by Jena Williams. Learn what makes these goats special and the power behind their pedigrees. Harmody Thobi Sahara Urban Acres W-KB Fire Whiskey We have merch! This episode was…
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The Road to Geneva- Sable Power with Stephanie Rovey and Klisse Foster (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text If 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 animals Grande Ronde Klisses Kids Dairy Goats We have merch (support the show)Por Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids
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Hi friends! Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might wa…
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The Road to Geneva- Emily Thompson and Anna Thompson-Hajdik (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text On this special Spotlight Sale episode, Danielle and Jon interview the Thompson girls of the Legendairy and Kara Kahl herds. Find out what makes their Toggenburg and Alpine does that are in the sale so special by tuning in now! Legendairy Chip's Rheality Star Kara Kahl Speeding Away we have merch!…
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The Road to Geneva- Dan Greene (Spotlight Special)
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Send us a text We'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 cultiv…
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25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis
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Hi friends! We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing mea…
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AI For Beginners with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM
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Send us a text As 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 me…
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24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?
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Hi friends! The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two. Let’s dive in and figure out …
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Send us a text this 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 now we have merchPor Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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23 | Boer vs Kiko: What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2
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Hi friends! Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider. This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start. This episode is lo…
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Tank Care with Elise Lohrer of Bio-Genics
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Send us a text Breeding 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 Lo…
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22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1
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Hi friends! In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment. Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great s…
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Send us a text This 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 merchPor Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset
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Hi friend! Hi friends! Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock. All the Best! Millie Join our em…
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A Heartfelt Farewell: The Legacy of Sally Graybill
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Send us a text On 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 an…
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20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor
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Hi friend! Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of succes…
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Western Pennsylvania Dairy Goat Association AI Clinic Reminder
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Send us a text Open 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 accredi…
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