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Creepy, Crawly, Ticks!

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...

What is a Coggins Test?

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...

Bad Weather Conditions: A Plan for Your Horse

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...

The Importance of Dental Radiographs

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...

May Newsletter

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...

Welcome Our New Veterinary Assistants!

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...

Show Season Preparedness

Show season success starts long before you step into the arena. A proactive, comprehensive approach to care can make all the difference in your horse’s health, soundness and performance. Here’s...