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Jaclyn Krymowski

Jaclyn De Candio 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.

Let’s Talk About B Vitamins for Goats

August 4, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

This series of vitamins play a wide array of roles in a healthy body and metabolism. For people and most animals, we must consume them daily. Goats, on the other hand, are a bit luckier. Thanks to their rumens, they can produce their own B vitamins.

The Confusion With Copper for Goats

July 22, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

Copper, for goats, is arguably one of the most talked-about trace minerals, and for good reason — it’s essential for healthy bone and muscle growth. When it’s deficient, especially in growing kids, there can be major consequences.

Makin’ Money With Meat Goat Farming

July 13, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Ownership

Are you interested in meat goat farming? If you want the best direction, ask someone with a successful track record.

Goat Udder Problems: Injuries and Infection

July 1, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

A delicate and complex organ, the udder can easily sustain lasting damage that can either destroy or greatly impair milk output. Proper responses to goat udder problems such as injuries and infections are tools every doe owner should have.

Think Before Supplementing Sulfur for Goats

June 30, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

Vitamins and mineral nutrition can be overwhelming and confusing in livestock. There seems to be particular misunderstanding and uncertainty in goat circles about sulfur.

Swollen Joints in Goats and Other Knee-Related Concerns

May 22, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

Caring for swollen joints in goats involves identifying the cause. As jumpers and climbers extraordinaire, goats are heavily reliant on their associated “equipment.” Among the most important and intricate are their joints — the knees and hocks.

Goat Pregnancy and Lactation Problems

March 8, 2021 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Health

There are several problems that can occur during goat pregnancy and lactation. Here are a few to watch out for.

How to Promote Your Goat Business Online

November 30, 2020 · Jaclyn Krymowski · Ownership

Have goats but need a website? Here are some basic steps and helpful hints to help you learn how to promote your goat business online.

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