NEWS & UPDATES
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...