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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 stuck kids.  Whether you're a seasoned breeder or experiencing your first kidding season, this episode is packed with expert advice, real life stories, and practical tips to help you navigate the highs and lows of kidding.  

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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 what drove the Jodlowski's to start the sale and how they curate it to hopefully offer something for anyone looking for their next keeper.  

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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!

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

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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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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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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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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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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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