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Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Caroleiwww.dairygoatpodcast.com

Ringside:  An American Dairy Goat Podcast brings you expert insights, real talk and barnyard banter on all thing's dairy goats, from breeding and showing to management and milk production, Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei guide you on your journey with dairy goats.  

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Episodes

Youth of Dairy Goats With Alicia Bohren!

Send us a text Day 3 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week is focused on Youth in the Dairy Goat World. Our guest Alicia Bohren is the ADGA Youth Representative this year and is telling some fun stories in her time as a youth in ADGA and also what she's learned along the way and what the ADGA youth programs have to offer!

Jun 15, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Keeping It 100! Question and Answer Special!!

Send us a text Day 2 of Dairy Goat Awareness Week continues with Ringside's 100th episode! Jon and Danielle asked the community to submit questions to be answered and boy did the community bring some fun questions and some doozies too! Thank you everyone for being a part of this awesome community. Nothing but love from us! www.dairygoatpodcast.com...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 100

AGvocacy With Sandra Coffman

Send us a text Danielle and Jon sit down with Sandra Coffman co-owner of Split Creek Farm to talk about AGvocacy. Why is it important to educate the public about agriculture and farming? Find out how Sandra bridges the gap of agriculture to the public this week! Split Creek Farm Grade A Goat Dairy owned by Jessica Bell and Sandra Coffman in Anderson, South Carolina Split Creek Farm | Facebook...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Showmanship Part 2 with Dr. Kirt Schnipke

Send us a text With Showmanship competitions on the horizon, we bring back Dr. Kirt Schnipke of Ober-Boerd Dairy Goats to discuss ways to propel yourself to the front of the class. The doctor is in and we're ready to learn about becoming a master showman! index (oberboerd.com) RINGSIDE NATIONALS PRE-ORDER — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast JT3-9.pdf (adga.org)...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Year End Review... A Kidding Season To Remember?

Send us a text This week, Jon and Danielle review their kidding seasons. Things learned, successes, failures and everything in between. Tune in this week and find out what the next couple weeks will look like for the show!

May 30, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 96

National Show Masterclass With Trinity Malmanis

Send us a text The ADGA National Show is right around the corner! It's time for a discussion on how to prepare your animals, yourself, and everything in between! Who better than Trinity Malmanis of Goat San Dairy Goats? Trinity has many National Show accolades under her belt including National Champions, class winner etc. If you plan to attend a national show with your animals, you won't want to miss this episode. Welcome Home - Goat-San (goatsan.com) Goat-San Dairy Goats | Facebook ADGA Nationa...

May 23, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Hot Button Topics

Send us a text This week Jon and Danielle cover some ADGA news, BUT the real Hot Button issues are discussed in the topic of this episode. Ugly bucks vs. pretty bucks, using over height bucks, pulling animals from a show after they earn a dry leg or finish permanent championship. It gets a little heated or controversial on this episode. Just know, everyone is entitled to have their own opinions on any topic, these just happen to be some of ours. Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Postal Ba...

May 16, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Eenie Meenie Miney Mo? Deciding Which Kids to Retain

Send us a text How do you choose which doe kids or buck kids should be retained each year? Danielle and Jon discuss that very topic and you might be surprised by their answers! Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Store — Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast Ringside Podcast (@ringsidepodcast) TikTok | Watch Ringside Podcast's Newest TikTok Videos Ringside: Dairy Goat Podcast (@ringside_goat_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos...

May 09, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Judges Training Conferences with Anna Thompson-Hadjik, Emily Thompson and Ashley Scheel

Send us a text This week Danielle and Jon want to talk about the ADGA Judges Pre- Training Conferences, Training Conferences. Who better than the Co-Chairs of the committee Anna Thompson Hadjik and Emily Thompson? They're also joined by Ashley Scheel as she is coordinating the conference in Wisconsin through the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association. The event takes place June 17-19 follow the links for more information. Tune in as this panel of knowledge reveal what goes into a judges' conference. D...

May 02, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Diversifying Genetics Through Importing ft. Alex Berry And Kylie Hopkins

Send us a text We travel to Australia this week, ok not really but Danielle and Jon sit down with Kylie Hopkins and Alex Berry who call Australia home. Alex and Kylie have significantly improved their own herds by utilizing genetic from the US by importing semen and embryos. Find out on this episode the process they take and how it's helping shape herds in Australia. Down udder farms & Banfield park Dairy goats | Facebook Dairy goats, milk soap, pork (@datadoo_anglo_nubians) • Instagram phot...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Seeing Stars! Getting Your Herd On Milk Test!

Send us a text Jon and Danielle are back and there's been a lot going on on their individual farms since the last time you heard about them. Join the dynamic duo as they also talk about the ins and outs of milk testing. How to sign up, what all those crazy codes mean and everything in between. www.dairygoatpodcast.com www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Apr 18, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 90

"Great Job Dan! Keep It Up!" Dan Laney And His Nepal Project!

Send us a text We all know this guest and if you don't, you'll wish that you do. Dan Laney is a judge for the ADGA and has judged on the National level. He has bred many successful dairy goats and has taken on his very own passion project with Worldwide Goat Project Nepal. Tune in as Jon and Danielle have the pleasure to hear Dan's story about how he got into dairy goats and how his project is changing lives across the globe! Worldwide Goat Project Nepal — KALIMANDU Amazon.com: Nepal / USA Goat ...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Marissa Ames of Goat Journal Magazine!

Send us a text On this episode, Danielle and Jon sit down with Marissa Ames, Editorial Director for Ogden Publications and Editor of Goat Journal. Listen in as Marissa weighs in on certain topics regarding the magazine and talks about her beloved San Clemente goats! Goat Journal Magazine - Backyard Goats (iamcountryside.com) (3) Goat Journal | Facebook Goat Journal (@goatjournal) • Instagram photos and videos...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 88

The Winning Streak Way With Emily DiMichele

Send us a text Danielle and Jon had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Emily DiMichele this week. Emily is the manager of the Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines herd in Florida. Listen in as this young lady flexes her knowledge about everything goats and how she and Donna Lavery (Owner of Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines) breed some of the most consistent and lovely Nigerians in the country! (1) Winning Streak Nigerians and Alpines | Facebook (1) Winning Streak Miniatures | Facebook...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Transporting Goats with Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation!

Send us a text It's the time of year when everyone is buying goats and trying to find a way to get them home! Danielle and Jon are joined by Ben Tarr of Tarr Valley Farm Transportation where he explains how the transportation business works and how he gets the job done with A+ service! Tarr Valley Farm Transportation | Facebook Postal Ballot Summary 2022 - American Dairy Goat Association - ADGA...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Discussing Scorecard Changes and Kidding Stories With Grace Toy

Send us a text This week Danielle and Jon are joined by Grace Toy of Hops N Lops Farm. Changes were made to the scorecard so they decide to break it down for everyone. Jon starts kidding season today so we discuss some hard kiddings and fun stories of the past. Danielle and Jon announce their podcast website while recording for Grace to see! Check it out at www.dairygoatpodcast.com Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast National Show Schedule - ADGA National Show ADGA Shows Scorecard - America...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Mark Baden And The 40 Trifecta

Send us a text This week Danielle and Jon welcome Mark Baden of Olentangy Alpines. Mark discusses his "40 trifecta" the measurements of the mammary system regarding Linear Appraisal scores that create the ideal udder. Thank you Mark Baden for coming on to the show. Listeners won't want to miss this episode.

Mar 07, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Kidding Season: Work Smarter Not Harder

Send us a text With kidding season already occurring for some and right around the corner for others, Danielle and Jon share their tips to make kidding season more bearable. Hint, it may involve wine.

Feb 28, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Going Commercial with Stephanie Millberg Rovey

Send us a text This week Jon and Danielle are joined by Stephanie Millberg Rovey of Grande Ronde Dairy. Find out how Stephanie got her commercial dairy going and her successes at the 2021 ADGA National Show!

Feb 21, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Box of Chocolates

Send us a text Danielle and Jon are like flava flav circa flava of love this week by giving their insight on each breed, pros and cons. Find out if their opinions align with yours. This week is also the first episode with Nate's Feed Bag segment. you won't want to miss it!

Feb 14, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 81

On Call With Dairy Goat Vet Dr. Katie Jackson DVM

Send us a text On this episode, Jon and Danielle take the podcast to the vet with Dr. Katie Jackson DVM. Dr. Katie is a large animal vet who specializes in small ruminants. Dr. Katie breeds Oberhasli and Experimental goats and is a licensed ADGA judge! We ask Dr. Katie some questions regarding health, worming, and feeding of goats. You won't want to miss this episode!

Feb 07, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Meet Your New Co-Host!

Send us a text This week Jon is joined by his new co-host. They discuss ADGA news and events. Listen in as the new co-host is introduced to you the listener and find out about their background in dairy goats!

Jan 31, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 79

This Isn't Goodbye, It's See Ya Later

Send us a text This week's topic may come as a shock, but sometimes the best decisions are the ones that are the toughest

Jan 24, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Quarantine With The Kain's

Send us a text This week Jon is joined by his wife Tierney Kain to discuss their anticipations for 2022. Join them as they discuss ADGA news, quarantine, coming up kidding season and show season!

Jan 17, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Take Your Herd To The Next Level

Send us a text The guys have gotten quite a few questions about how to take your herd to the next level in the show ring. Nate and Jon discuss how they've been able to make decisions that resulted in success in the show ring.

Jan 03, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Lessons Learned From Past Kidding Seasons

Send us a text This week the guys reach into the feed bag and answer a tough question. They also talk about lessons they have learned from past kidding seasons, good and bad.

Dec 27, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 75

We're Dreaming Of A Goat Christmas....

Send us a text Do you have a goat person you need to buy a special present for? Need idea's for your own wish list? The guys have you covered as they dream up some present idea's for that special dairy goat enthusiast in your life.

Dec 20, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Convention Classes and Workshops With DaNelle Wolford!

Send us a text DaNelle Wolford of the youtube channel Weed Em & Reap attended her first ADGA Convention this year! DaNelle took full advantage of convention taking multiple classes and workshops to expand her education of dairy goats! Tune in on this one! DaNelle is always a pleasure to have on! We have linked DaNelle's blog about convention and the class notes here in the description!

Dec 13, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 73

When You're Up You're Down... The Woes Of Breeding Season

Send us a text this week the guys reach into the feed bag to answer a hot button question. Breeding season is still going on in some herds and Jon and Nate are no different. It can be frustrating, tune in as the guys weigh in on the wind being taken out of their sails due to an extended breeding season.

Dec 06, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 72
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