Goat Gab
A podcast by Goat People for Goat People! Between Laura and Cameron, the two have been raising, showing, milking, and managing goats for over 50 years. Tune in twice a month to listen to industry experts on all things dairy goats!
Episodes
157 episodes
New Year, New You
Our annual goal feature where Cameron and Laura discuss accountability, herd goals, and what we hope 2025 will hold.
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Season 4
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1:17:03
Potpourri 2024
On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura end the year with an episode that captures the essence of "gabbing about goats".....topics that are on our minds.
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Season 4
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1:01:49
Santa's List for the Dairy Goat Enthusiast
On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron accept the assignment of being Santa's helpers in seeking out the best gift options for the dairy goat enthusiasts in your life.
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Season 4
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1:11:39
Size Matters with Ringside Part 2
This week we bury the hatchet! Laura and Cameron continue their discussion with Ringside co-hosts Danielle and Jon on herd size and breaking down small, medium, big herd sizes!
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1:24:03
To Breed or To Buy: That is the Question
Laura and Cameron break down the old debate of is it better to breed or to buy? And what the dairy goat community thinks of buying goats vs the breeding of goats for a herd.
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1:08:32
Being the Bigger Breeder
On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura talk about what it takes to be a better breeder--or the "bigger breeder" in the way you treat other breeders and buyers.
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Season 4
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Episode 148
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1:13:20
2024 ADGA Convention Youth!
Join us for our annual youth recording--a visit with the amazing and outstanding 2024 ADGA Youth who attended our National Convention held in Lake Geneva, WI.
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Season 4
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Episode 147
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40:08
Keeping Up with the Bensons
Meet Heidi and Jason Benson--a dairying duo from Wisconsin that make you wish you lived next door. This week Cameron and Laura talk about their unique dairy operation and their venture into the ADGA show ring. By the way--ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 146
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1:21:42
Come to Lake Geneva--2024 ADGA Convention! with Anna Thompson-Hajdik
Do you have thoughts about attending the 2024 ADGA Convention to be held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin? Anna Thompson-Hajdik, the local convention chair, gives you the inside scoop on what to expect and why YOU don't want to miss all of the e...
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Season 3
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Episode 145
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1:00:15
The Yearling Debate w/ Jill Pritchett and Chuck Pederson
This week Laura and Cameron sit down with Jill Pritchett and Chuck Pederson of J-Haven Acres to discuss the yearling debate: dry or freshen. We visit with with the two on traits, decision making tips, stories and a whole of experience between t...
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1:07:29
The Best Laid Plans
This week Cameron and Laura talk about breeding plans, herd goals, and the importance of having these made.
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Season 3
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Episode 143
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1:05:26
Rehash and Regroup
On this episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura discuss their experience at the 2024 ADGA National Show--what was learned and how that impacts future goals. It's a long episode....but there is a hidden gem at the end.
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Season 2
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Episode 142
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1:35:45
The ADGA Youth Events with The Experts
This week we sit down and talk about all things ADGA National Show YOUTH EVENTS not with adults, but with the people that actually do them- YOUTH! Laura and Cameron are joined by Regan Arney, Travis Arney and Bella Duong to discuss the ADGA You...
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Episode 140
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1:19:32
Small Herd on the Big Stage
Are you a small herd, and wondered why you should consider attending a National Show? On this episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron visit with Megan and Jennifer Lawrence of Jen-Ma-Ka Kids, a small herd that has made a big impact on Lama...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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48:34
THE National Show Preparations Part #1
Laura and Cameron sit down to discuss what you should be doing you as prepare for the ADGA National Show for 2024
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Episode 138
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1:14:03
Show Prep 2024--the one with the Goats
On our second part focusing on show prep, we welcome special guest Erika Streeter to talk about traveling with dairy goats. Join us for. a laid back, around the tack pen discussion with laughs and fun!
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Season 3
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Episode 137
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1:24:40
Show Prep 2024--The Equipment Edition
It's almost show season! On this week's episode of Goat Gab, Cameron and Laura talk about preparation of your necessary equipment.
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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1:10:59
Building Your Veterinary Toolbox with Dr. Emma Kamps
Cameron and Laura welcome Dr. Emma Kamps, a veterinarian and dairy goat breeder, to discuss the importance of building your own veterinary toolbox.....what it should contain and the ONE important tool every vet will thank you to have on hand fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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1:30:43
Do's and Don't of Buying and Selling
Its the time of year when our barns are overflowing, kid sales are blooming, and breeders are looking to add their next new herdsire or new dam line! On this episode of Goat Gab, Laura and Cameron revisit the topic of being a good buyer o...
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Season 3
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Episode 134
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1:16:24
Selections that Make You Smile with Scott Bice
We've talked for a couple years about "culling till you cry"--this year we are joined by Scott Bice from Redwood Hills/Vineyard View as we discuss the flip side of keeping your herd manageable---selecting the animals that make you smile. &...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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1:15:57
Kidding Potpourri 2024
Cameron and Laura with their annual "kidding potpourri" talking about raising kids, reproductive technology, farm news, and some laughs along the way.
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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1:26:26
Kidding Season Prep with Jason Peckham
This week we come back with return guest Jason Peckham of Sublime Dairy Goats to talk about kidding season prep! Listen as Cameron, Laura and Jason unpack kidding and talk about all things from their experiences! Also, our first Q&A!!
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Episode 131
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1:39:19
Oh Those Nubians....
For this episode, we welcome back Paul Fox of Foxwood Nubians and Megan Tredway-Carter of Lakeshore Nubians, for a deep dive into the Nubian breed. We discuss yesterday, today and tomorrow, and discuss their favorite things related to the beaut...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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1:29:53
Catching up with Craig Koopmann and Pleasant-Grove
Our annual catching up episode with Mr. Craig Koopmann--where we talk about the current state of commercial dairying, what's happening in the Pleasant Grove herd of Alpines and Saanens, and how Craig gets through his "kidding marathon". &n...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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1:16:09