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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Barn Hacks ft. the Community and AI?! (Dairy Goat Awareness Week Special Episode)
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5:30Send us a text This ones for the robots! We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of course Ringside is brought to you by Capralite. Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today! we have merch!By Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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Cracking the Algorithm with Goats: DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'Em & Reap!
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46:57Send us a text This Dairy Goat Awareness Week special episode is all about making goats accessible and how DaNelle does it! How does she educate the masses, how hard has she been bitten by the show bug and is she ready to retire from YouTube? Listen in to find out! Weed 'em & Reap Ringside is brought to you by Capralite! Use code RINGSIDE5 to get 5…
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Ask us Anything- Dairy Goat Awareness Week Edition!
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43:21Send us a text This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected? This episode was sponsored by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout for 5% off your order today! We have merch!By Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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Cull 'Til You Cry, Keep What Makes You Weep: Hard Decisions with Dr. Kirt Schnipke
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1:13:05Send us a text In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke for a deep dive into the tough decisions that shape a successful breeding program. Kirt shares his approach to selecting promising kids, knowing when to refresh your does lines, and how to evaluate bucks with a critical eye. We talk about the emotional side of culling, why moving on f…
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ADGA Youth Rep Belle Duong (Dairy Goat Awareness Week Special Episode)
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29:58Send us a text It's Dairy Goat Awareness Week and we're putting the future in focus. This special episode, Jon and Danielle sit down with ADGA Youth Representative Belle Duong to talk about what it means to be a young leader in the dairy goat world. Belle shares her journey in the industry, how youth programs are shaping the next generation of bree…
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Conditioning Champions: Beth Williams on Feeding Nigerian Dwarfs!
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55:49Send us a text In this week's episode of Ringside, we're diving deep into the feed scoop... literally! While Jon and Danielle may not raise Nigerians themselves, they knew just who to call for expert insight, Beth Williams of Tucker Farm- Moon Station Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As one of the top breeders in the country, Beth joins us to break down how t…
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Fork in the Road- How Your Decisions Impact Your Herd's Development
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1:14:52Send us a text Every breeder hits that fort in the road where they have decisions to make, will they continue to just meet the bare minimum or will they go the extra mile to make their herd great? This episode is sponsored by CAPRALITE use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today. we have merch!…
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Exhibitor Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules of the Ring!
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1:09:47Send us a text Whether you're brand new to the goat show scene or a seasoned exhibitor, there's one thing we all need to bring to the ring, RESPECT. In this episode of Ringside, Jon and Danielle dive into the unspoken rules of dairy goat show etiquette. Fro touching other people's animals s(don't) to ringside trash talk, we're laying it all out wit…
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Udder Clarity: Mastitis in Dairy Goats with Dr. Anne Jones
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1:06:28Send us a text In this episode Dr. Anne Jones of Latte Da Dairy in Texas joins Danielle and Jon to talk about clinical and subclinical mastitis. They talk about how it effects the udder, how to care for the udder and how to test and treat mastitis. This episode of Ringside was sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off you…
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Send us a text Now that kidding season is finished with the Ringside hosts, show season has quickly become the focus. Listen in as Danielle and Jon talk about their first two weeks of showing their goats and how they did. Listen in as jon rants about current things in the industry that bother him. we have merch…
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The Ultimate Milk Machine Guide with Capralite's Jason Porter
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1:12:09Send us a text 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 ju…
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Send us a text 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. We have merch!By Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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The Final Lap- Wrapping Up Lap AI with Tyler Ramirez
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59:33Send us a text 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. We have merch Tyler's GoatsBy Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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From Kids to Champions: Raising Kids Right Part 2
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1:14:15Send us a text 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 …
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From Kids to Champions: Raising Kids Right Part 1
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1:15:22Send us a text 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 c…
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Commercial Dairy Trends with Seth Loudenbeck
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1:07:42Send us a text 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…
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When Kidding Goes Sideways: Troubleshooting Goat Births with Briana Desfosses
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1:05:44Send us a text 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 st…
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Raiding The Keeper Pen with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski
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1:12:21Send us a text 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 w…
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Send us a text 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! We have merch!By Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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The Etiquette for Buying and Selling Goats
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1:08:55Send us a text 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. we have merch! our links…
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Hot Button Topics (Winter 2025 Edition)
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1:41:02Send us a text In this episode we get so heated that Danielle has to publicly apologize to Jon... we have merch!By Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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The Wolfivan Way: Renee Wolf's Path to Breeding Excellent Goats
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1:04:29Send us a text 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 th…
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Winter Goat Wellness: Nutrition and Care During the Dry Period with Morgan Allen
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59:51Send us a text 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. M…
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Send us a text 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! our website we have merchBy Hosts: Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei
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Diving Into ADGA Genetics with Gene Dershewitz
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54:38Send us a text 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. ADGA Genetics Gene's Goat Herd…
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