What is colic? The term “colic” simply means abdominal pain.  There are many causes of colic and symptoms range from very mild to violent. What are the symptoms? A horse with colic will show varying symptoms depending on the cause …

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Continued education – Identifying early stages of snyovitis. Skillman Veterinary Services hosted an educational event for fellow equine veterinarians. Dr. Craig Niblett from Texas led the event sponsored by Arthramid. He provided invaluable insights and demonstrated advanced techniques for viewing …

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What causes choke? Choke is a relatively common condition that occurs when food or a foreign body blocks the horse’s esophagus (gullet), which is the tube that takes food from the back of the mouth (pharynx) to the stomach.  Choke …

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Welcome to the July edition of the Skillman Veterinary Services newsletter – Explore tips, tricks and savings from your veterinarian! Summer is heating up, which means you as the horse owner are getting to enjoy your horses on the trail …

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