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 …
Last week, we offered discounted testing for Cushing’s Disease / PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction). Our team tested 11 horses between the ages of 14 and 28. Of those, nearly one in three (4 out of 11) tested positive. These findings …
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡? A virtual appointment via phone, video or photos that allows you to consult directly with your veterinary team without an in-person visit.Your horse has a runny eye with mild swelling and you’re unsure if it can …
Whether you’re getting ready for show season, hitting the trails or simply enjoying time with your horses at home, we hope this helps you stay prepared and proactive as things pick up! In this month’s newsletter, we’re covering key topics for …
If you and your horse spend time on the trails in Indiana, it’s important to stay ahead of one very real threat: ticks. These tiny pests thrive in wooded and grassy areas and can do more than just cause irritation, they …