Spring into Equine Health ✨🌷 In our latest newsletter, we cover a range of timely topics to support the health and performance of your horses this season, including: • Introduction of Shockwave Therapy (New Service!)• Local Farm Call Calendar• Spring Grass Awareness• …
As the weather warms up, so do the risks of mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. A well-planned immunization schedule significantly reduces the risk of disease and is an essential part of responsible horse ownership. Vaccinations …
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We would like to share an important update with our clients and community. After several wonderful years with our practice, we extend our very best wishes to our veterinary assistant, Erin, who is pursuing a new opportunity as an Animal …
March is Fecal Month! Before you reach for that dewormer, let’s test first! A simple fecal egg count allows us to create a targeted deworming plan tailored to your horse and helping you save money while supporting long-term health. In addition, over-deworming …
Planning to travel or show this year? Now is the perfect time to make sure your horse is tested and up to date! Coggins tests play a vital role in protecting horses from Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a serious and contagious …
Skillman Veterinary Services is searching for a Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join our practice. If you’re passionate about equine health and enjoy working in a hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please send your …
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The February Newsletter from Skillman Veterinary Services is here! We covered Angular Limb Deformities in foals, introducing our NEW Farm Call Calendar, sharing savings on Adequan, Equioxx and Gastrogard and reminding you that March is Fecal Month. Plus, we break …
Gastroscopy exams use a specialized camera to evaluate your horse’s stomach lining and are the gold standard for diagnosing equine gastric ulcers. Our practice sees horses from all walks of life. Retired racehorses, performance athletes and even pasture pets can be …
BOAH Quarterly Lunch-and-Learn: Protecting Your Horse from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Keep your horse healthy this season with BOAH’s 2026 Quarterly Lunch-and-Learn, a special 3-part webinar series designed to educate horse owners on vaccine-preventable equine diseases. This year, BOAH welcomes equine expert …
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Question: Should You Use a Veterinarian for Your Horse’s Dental Care? Answer: In Indiana, only licensed veterinarians are legally allowed to perform equine dentistry, including procedures like floating teeth with power tools. If sedation is needed, only a veterinarian can legally …