Extreme Heat & Equine Asthma With Indiana experiencing prolonged heat and humidity, now is a great time to pay extra attention to horses with equine asthma. Hot, humid conditions can make breathing more difficult by trapping dust, pollen, mold spores, and …
Summer Days & Summer Neighs! ☀️🐴 In our latest newsletter, we’re covering everything you need to keep your horse healthy and performing their best this summer, including: • When Is It Too Hot To Ride?• Equine Heat Stroke: Do’s and Don’ts• We’re …
Creepy, crawly ticks! If you’re in Indiana, it’s important to stay ahead of ticks. These pests live in wooded and grassy areas and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and anaplasmosis. In horses, these can cause fever, stiffness, lamenes, and in …
Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone’s barn. But what does the phrase “negative …
Do you have a plan for your horses during times of inclement weather? One of the most common questions is whether horses are safer inside or outside during severe weather. The truth is that there are advantages and disadvantages to …
This case is a great example of why dental radiographs are so important. This horse was diagnosed with EOTRH (Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis) and required extraction of the affected incisors. Although Dr. Skillman initially believed both teeth had been removed …
The May Newsletter is here! Inside this month’s newsletter, you’ll find:• Important Clinic Updates• Equine Veterinarian Position – We’re Hiring!• Sun Protection Tips from AAEP• Meet Our New Team Members• Farm Call Calendar…and much more! Read the latest issue here: https://mailchi.mp/4516a…/newsletter_skillman_vet-18256913
Skillman Veterinary Services is excited to welcome Aubrey Bothel and Lydia Abbott to our team as a Veterinary Assistants! Aubrey Bothel Aubrey brings four years of experience in small animal medicine and has a special passion for equine care, with …
