For the Love of Goats

Deborah Niemann

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We are talking about everything goats! Whether you're an owner, a breeder, or just a fan of these wonderful creatures, we've got you covered. Join host and author Deborah Niemann as she interviews experts and goat lovers so we can all learn more about how to improve the health and production of our goats, improve our relationships, and possibly even start a goat business.

18 SEPT

Breeding Champion Goats with Ed Jodlowski

Send us a textWelcome to the world of showing goats! Have you ever dreamed of picking the perfect breeding pair that produces such a successful combination of genetics that you wind up with a doe that wins the title of Grand Champion at the National Show? It is likely that more than a few of us have, and the reality is, with the right education on goat conformation and breed standards coupled with an exacting eye, it is possible to produce that winning goat.In today’s episode, we are talking ...

35 min
4 SEPT

Hay Testing: Labs, Equipment, and Results

Send us a textIf you’ve ever wondered about the importance of forage and hay testing to ensure your herd is receiving maximum nutrition, today’s episode will provide you with lots of valuable information. We are talking to Cassy Streeter, an expert in near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR) who directs Dairy One’s NIR affiliate network of more than 30 members in 16 countries. She also holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in animal science from Cornell University. Understanding hay qu...

30 min
21 AGO

Pasture Grasses and Browse

Send us a textIn this bonus episode with Dr. Woody Lane, a livestock nutritionist and forage specialist and consultant, who's the owner of Lane Livestock Services and the author of three books on forages, grazing, soils, and livestock nutrition, we are tackling some great questions submitted by several Goats 365 members. Dr. Lane addresses warm season grasses–great for warmer climates–and the unique biochemical makeup that differentiates them from cool season grasses. He also gives important ...

31 min
14 AGO

4 Good Pasture Principles

Send us a textIt can be a seemingly insurmountable challenge to balance the grazing needs of your herd with the necessity to maintain pasture and forage growth. If only there was a formula to strike that perfect balance between allowing your goats to get the nutrition they need while sustaining plant growth for future grazing. We have good news! There is a clear path to harmony when it comes to grazing. Today, we’re talking to Dr. Woody Lane, a livestock nutritionist and forage speciali...

36 min
31 JUL

Herd Shares: Legalities and Liabilities

Send us a textHerd shares are often considered to be a sneaky way to circumvent state laws prohibiting the sale of raw milk. But did you know that herd shares themselves are not legal in all 50 states? In addition, there is far more nuance to the endeavor than simply selling shares in your herd–both in terms of legalities and liabilities.Today, we’re talking to Alexia Kulwiec, an attorney and Executive Director of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. In this episode, Alexia discusses how ...

27 min
17 JUL

Listeriosis in Goats

Send us a textListeriosis can strike fear into the hearts of goats owners, not only because it needs prompt treatment to increase the odds of survival, and because it can be difficult to diagnose due to the fact that it shares symptoms with several other serious illnesses, but also because Listeria bacteria exist everywhere. Today, Dr. Melissa Holahan, a postdoctoral researcher from the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, is joining us to talk about listeriosis and how we c...

44 min
3 JUL

Farm Stays: The Key to a Diversified Farm

Send us a textHave you ever thought about hosting guests on your farm for additional income, but were too unsure about the logistics to take the first step? Today’s podcast will offer clarity and may even inspire you to finally venture into the world of agritourism.We are talking to Scottie Jones, co-owner of Leaping Lamb Farm in Oregon and the founder of FarmStay USA, a national marketing and referral website for working farms that offer agritourism opportunities. Agritourism has been g...

26 min
19 JUN

Milk Test Reports: What We Learn About our Goats

Send us a textIf you ever wondered about the benefits of milk testing, today’s episode contains an abundance of valuable information. Today we are talking to Jeremy Leather, a field technician at Dairy One, a milk testing lab in New York State. While Dairy One offers multiple services, including forage and soil testing, we are focusing on their excellent milk testing services and how milk testing can have a major positive impact on the health of your herd. Jeremy discusses the basics of milk ...

20 min

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Deborah Niemann
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2020 - 2024
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138
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For the Love of Goats

For the Love of Goats

Breeding Champion Goats with Ed Jodlowski

Hay Testing: Labs, Equipment, and Results

Pasture Grasses and Browse

4 Good Pasture Principles

Herd Shares: Legalities and Liabilities

Listeriosis in Goats

Farm Stays: The Key to a Diversified Farm

Milk Test Reports: What We Learn About our Goats

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For the Love of Goats

Episodios

Breeding Champion Goats with Ed Jodlowski

Hay Testing: Labs, Equipment, and Results

Pasture Grasses and Browse

4 Good Pasture Principles

Herd Shares: Legalities and Liabilities

Listeriosis in Goats

Farm Stays: The Key to a Diversified Farm

Milk Test Reports: What We Learn About our Goats

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