About the Author

Jaclyn Krymowski

Jaclyn Krymowski is a professional agriculture writer, blogger and aspiring agri-business entrepreneur. She is a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals Committee and 4-H volunteer. Based in Ohio, the heart of the Midwest, she raises Alpine and Nubian dairy goats.
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Articles by Jaclyn Krymowski

Guidelines for Vaccine and Antibiotic Management
March 24, 2023 · · Health

Judicious use of vaccinations and antibiotics is a cornerstone of animal husbandry, but these products will only be effective if they are properly managed and handled.

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Calcium — It’s More Than Strong Bones
January 1, 2023 · · Health, Members Only

It’s a basic nutrition fact most of us learn in childhood — calcium (Ca) builds strong bones!

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Training Goats to Carry a Pack
October 5, 2022 · · Ownership

Pack training with young goats starts long before a pack saddle is ever introduced. While it takes some time, goats do not demand as hard of training sessions as horses or mules and are less likely to object to the equipment.

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Goat Types
September 29, 2022 · · Goat Notes

“Types of goats” refer to the functionality and characteristics of a collective group. All breeds fall into one or more “type.”

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Beware Toxic Woes
September 21, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

A goat may not ingest much of a single toxin, but even small amounts can have negative impacts not immediately noticeable to the naked eye.

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Forages That Help, Forages That Harm
September 21, 2022 · · Feed & Housing

Pasture management for goats is an ongoing process. Taking an active role, you can make the most of nutrients accessible to your herd.

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Tips for Flushing and Other Strategic Weight Gain
September 9, 2022 · · Health

At different points in a goat’s life, you may find that you will need to alter their diets to increase their weight (flushing).

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Master Clipping Your Goat for Show
August 11, 2022 · · Ownership

Clipping a goat for show can be frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming. Learning how to do a good show clip will highlight your animal’s best features.

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Keeping Aware of Potential Genetic Defects
August 11, 2022 · · Health, Members Only

Genetic defects and hereditary diseases can occur in a small percentage when certain traits are passed along in a mating.

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Healthful Herd: Basic Hormones
February 19, 2022 · · Health, Members Only

Hormones work in minimal concentrations and are powerful enough to regulate everything from kidding to mating behaviors to the “fight or flight” reflex.

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