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Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei

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.

Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

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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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What's The Policy?

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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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Accountability By Setting Goals

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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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Exploring Canada with Ed Cavanagh

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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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Your Guide to Becoming Kidding Season Preppers!

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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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Diving Into ADGA Genetics with Gene Dershewitz

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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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Shop 'til The Kids Drop!

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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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Winter Goat Wellness: Nutrition and Care During the Dry Period with Morgan Allen

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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. 

-Join us as we discuss the Wolfivan Way= Renee's approach to breeding, her thoughts on linebreeding, performance programs, and what it takes to build a competitive herd. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your program to the next level, Renee's insights are sure to inspire and inform.

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The Wolfivan Way: Renee Wolf's Path to Breeding Excellent Goats

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

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Hot Button Topics (Winter 2025 Edition)

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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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The Etiquette for Buying and Selling Goats

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This 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 website

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The Ultimate Milk Machine Guide with Capralite's Jason Porter

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