Goat Gab

Send us Fan Mail The cooler fall nights and shorter days mean one thing for dairy goat breeders....it's breeding season!  On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura are joined by special guest Levi Campbell to discuss getting your boys ready for their busy season.

Send us Fan Mail On episode #47, Laura and Cameron are joined by the 2019-2021 ADGA Youth Representative Don Strawbridge.  Don shares about his experiences as the face of ADGA Youth and discusses "what it takes" to become an ADGA Youth Representative.

Send us Fan Mail Many people "accidentally" get into dairy goats--maybe they saw an adorable Nubian kid and couldn't resist bringing it home, or they found something on Craigslist that looked like it would be fun.  Or maybe you had goats once upon a time and took a break but are now thinking about getting back into goats....or maybe you just want to start a new breed in your existin...

Send us Fan Mail What is the though process behind making breeding decisions?  Grab a cool beverage and join Cameron and Laura as they debate thoughts about making the right decisions for breeding....it's a tack pen chat for this episode!  We hope you enjoy this casual discussion.

Send us Fan Mail Summer is winding down, and that means that it's State Fair time for many of us.  On this 44th episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron chat about state fairs--what's great about them, what's challenging about them, and why they are an important part of the dairy goat industry.  

Send us Fan Mail The last part of our "deep dive" into the ADGA Scorecard features senior judge and breeder Todd Biddle.   Todd takes us through each element of the mammary system breakdown and brings to light some thoughts that can help us all understand form and function.

Send us Fan Mail Laura and Cameron are home from the 2021 National Show, and they are excited to dissect the amazing week--discussing the excitement, what went well, and opportunities for future improvements.  Come celebrate with us as we bask in the afterglow of an amazing week in Louisville!

Send us Fan Mail This week, Cameron and Laura share some things to think about when working with local fair boards and other "non-dairy goat" groups that may be putting on local fairs. 

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of our "deep dive" into the ADGA Scorecard features Ben Rupchis--ADGA Judge, Linear Appraiser and experienced dairy goat breeder.  

Send us Fan Mail The first of a 3-part series, episode #39 of Goat Gab features an in-depth look at general appearance, with ADGA-licensed judge, National-show winning breeder Trinity Smith Malmanis.

Send us Fan Mail On this 38th episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron finish their countdown to National Show, discussing the nuts and bolts of the KY Expo Center and other considerations.

Send us Fan Mail We have a bonus episode this week for our listeners--a short interview with ADGA President and ADGA National Show Co-Chair Ken Feaster-Eytchison.  Ken speaks about the National Show rules and shares some insight behind the decisions surrounding the National Show. 

Send us Fan Mail In our 37th episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron start breaking down their processes for getting ready for "the greatest show of the year," the ADGA National Show.  These ideas can be helpful for anyone traveling a longer distance or to a big show, even if not attending a National show.

Send us Fan Mail Everyone who puts on a show wants it to be one remembered for years....for all of the right reasons.  On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron sound off about what makes or breaks a dairy goat show....so you can avoid common pitfalls.   Throw in some other assorted random goat-related topics, and you have a good hour of things that make you go "hmmmm." ...

Send us Fan Mail There is no denying that shows are a bit different in 2021 than ever before.....most of us are just happy we are HAVING dairy goat shows!  Join Laura and Cameron with special guest Ashley Scheel as they discuss lessons learned and other ideas that have made showing in 2021 work well.  

Send us Fan Mail This week Cameron and Laura discuss the goings on in ADGA, hot topics about showing, and "what not"

Send us Fan Mail Whether you have aspirations of winning showmanship at the National Show or you are hoping to win at your county fair, understanding what it takes to compete in showmanship is the first step to success.  On this 33rd episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura are joined by multi-time National Show Showmanship winner Audrey Greenwood.  Audrey shares her secrets to success in the showma...

Send us Fan Mail For this week's episode of Goat Gab, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join Laura and Cameron as they "chat" about dairy goat topics, pet peeves and random thoughts about shows.  It's just like your favorite chat around the pen at a show!

Send us Fan Mail The Spotlight Sale at ADGA's Convention is one of the premiere events of the dairy goat world!  On this week's episode, Laura and Cameron are joined by Spotlight Sale Committee Co-Chairperson Kristi Bozzo-Baldenegro.  Kristi shares just what it takes to put YOUR herd in the national Spotlight!

Send us Fan Mail Though for many of us, the 2021 kidding season is just wrapping up, successful breeders are already planning their fall breedings for 2022 kids--or even for 2023!  This week Cameron and Laura are joined by Nationally-known breeder and judge Kirt Schnipke  as we discuss making your herd's plan for success!

Send us Fan Mail On our 29th episode, Megan Okeson of Deidrägo Dairy Goats joins us for a heartfelt and informative look at breeding experimentals.  

Send us Fan Mail Come sit around Laura's dining room table with Cameron and Laura's daughters Elizabeth and Caroline, as we discuss ADGA current events and then continue discussing show preparations--picking up at leaving for the show and then your set up and animal care at the show.  

Send us Fan Mail It's almost show season in most parts of the US....and in this week's episode Cameron, Laura and special guest Garrett Moorse discuss show preparations "before the show."

Send us Fan Mail Mark Baden wears many hats in ADGA--Nationally-acclaimed Alpine breeder, ADGA judge of many large shows, including National Shows, a former Linear Appraiser, and a current ADGA Director.  We are thrilled to have some time to learn from Mark as he shares some thoughts about ADGA's current challenges with revamping the Linear Appraisal program and in upgrading our computer syst...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode #25, Cameron and Laura discuss life on the farm, a bit about ADGA, and then offer ideas of things to put in your "toolbox" to make life with goats easier.  Perhaps you may feel inspired to put some of your stimulus money into your dairy goat project!