July Updates from Skillman Veterinary Services In this month’s newsletter:• Understanding SI Joint Injections• Updated Vaccine Guidelines for Potomac Horse Fever• The Pros and Cons of Feeding Round Bales & Why Hay Testing Matters• Local Rabies Alert: Positive Case Confirmed …
They say bad things come in threes… We’ve treated the same horse for three separate laceration injuries over the past three weeks. While she’s certainly keeping us on our toes, we’re thankful each injury was treatable and that she’s healing well!
Horses have a knack for finding trouble, be ready when they do! The SVS Equine First Aid Kit ($126) is packed with essentials like bandages, antiseptics, ointments, gloves and more, all handpicked by equine professionals who know what matters in a …
Vaccines are the best way to protect your horse! We offer core and risk-based vaccines. Core vaccines are important for every horse, no matter where they live or what they do, while risk-based are dependent on your horse’s lifestyle. Core vaccines:• Tetanus: …
Skillman Veterinary Services is pleased to offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy as part of our regenerative medicine services! What is PRP?It’s an advanced treatment option that uses a concentration of your horse’s own platelets, collected from a small blood sample, to …
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We’re sending June off and galloping into July with a jam-packed newsletter full of helpful summer updates! You’ll find: • Sun Safety Tips For Your Horse• Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy• Prepping For Your Next Vet Visit• Firework Season Reminders• Important Vaccine Information Read our …
Here’s why early and follow-up pregnancy checks matter: This mare was confirmed pregnant at 16 days post breeding. When checked again at 25 days for a heartbeat, we discovered she had unfortunately lost the pregnancy. Early embryonic loss in mares (days …
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 Colic is one of the most common and potentially dangerous issues for horses, and as a horse owner, it’s important to know the signs and how to respond. Colic refers to abdominal pain and can be caused by …
If your horse suddenly develops a hot, swollen leg and seems uncomfortable or lame, it may be dealing with cellulitis – A painful bacterial infection. This condition often appears without warning and usually affects one leg, most commonly a hind …