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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.

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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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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.  

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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.  

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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 kids.  

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