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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!

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This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected?

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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 from even good animals can be necessary, and how sending quality stock to new herds can strengthen the breed overall.  Whether you're making cuts or keeping with conviction this episode is all about making meaningful choices that move your herd forward.

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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 breeders, and what she's doing to promote dairy goats.  

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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 to feed Nigerian Dwarfs for peak performance in the milk pail and show ring.  From prepping for that first local show to maintaining that champion bloom all season long, we're talking nutrition strategies, conditioning tips and the feeding mistakes you'll want to avoid.  Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just getting started this episode is filled with practical advice to help your goats shine in the spotlight.  

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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?  

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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 with a ix of humor, real talk and a little tough love. 

We share our biggest show ring pet peeves, the small courtesies that make a big difference and how to be the kind of exhibitor people actually want to show next to  each other.  Whether you've broken these rules or have been the victim of them, we've all got something to learn.

People aren't only watching the goats out there.

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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.  

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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. 

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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!

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