Refresh Your Horse’s Health at Skillman Veterinary Services Spring brings new opportunities to optimize care and we’re here to help! This month’s newsletter includes important vaccination reminders, laminitis warnings and the benefits of hay testing to ensure your horse’s nutritional needs are met. …
Research suggests that 𝟔𝟎-𝟕𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 struggle with gastric ulcers. Left untreated, ulcers can lead to chronic discomfort, poor performance and long-term digestive issues. 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 for diagnosing equine gastric ulcers. In an ulcer clinic, we …
Coggins tests aren’t just another requirement—they help protect against Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a deadly and contagious disease. Many events, boarding barns and transport companies require proof of a negative test. If you’re traveling or competing this year, now is the …
𝘿𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙣?Measuring tapes are simple devices used to obtain a weight of your horse. Knowing your horse’s weight is just as important for a vet as it is for a horse owner when …
Why castrate? Gelding a horse is a routine, yet essential step in a horse’s development, supporting improved behavior, herd compatibility and long-term health. We specializes in safe, professional and compassionate castration procedures for young colts and stallions.This procedure can be safely …
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Spring is the perfect time to refresh your equine wellness routine, and we’re here to help! In this month’s newsletter, we’ll cover essential spring vaccinations, deworming strategies and scheduling castrations in-clinic or in the …
Did you know? Before breeding your mare, a uterine culture is essential to ensure her reproductive health. This simple test identifies infections or bacteria that could interfere with conception or lead to pregnancy complications. Without a uterine culture, undetected infections can …
Supporting Local 4-H Members: Skillman Veterinary Services is Here to Help! At Skillman Veterinary Services, we’re proud to support the hardworking 4-H members in our community. Whether you’re preparing for a show, learning more about animal care or working to …
🌟 Phovia Light Therapy at Skillman Veterinary Services 🌟 We’re proud to offer Phovia Light Therapy, a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that promotes faster healing and reduces pain and inflammation. This service is perfect for wounds, surgical sites and skin conditions. …
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As we kick off another exciting year, we’re dedicated to helping your equine companions thrive. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find special dental care deals to keep those smiles bright, insights into our cutting-edge light therapy service, fascinating facts about …