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Found 21 Results from Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Hindgut Happiness: Forages and Their Alternatives

Good-quality forages can provide a horse with all the energy he needs, most of his protein requirements, plus many minerals and vitamins.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

The Importance of Vitamin E in the Horse’s Diet

Providing important anti-oxidative functions in all animals, sufficient vitamin E can be found in pasture and most commercial feeds.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

What is the Difference Between First Cut and Second Cut Hay?

When/how many times a farmer cuts hay depends entirely on the growing season and weather; one ‘cut’ is not necessarily better than the other.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Chronobiology: Aligning Horse Training & Management with Nature

Research into natural internal rhythms in horses is unlocking information that can help in the timing of feeding, training, and other management decisions.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

What Vitamins Do Horses Need for a Balanced Diet?

Find out which vitamins horses require to maintain optimal health, what they do, which feeds contain them and how to feed them.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Feeding Management Tips to Prevent Equine Ulcers

How to prevent equine ulcers – a debilitating condition, which affects more than half of the competition horses that set foot in the show ring.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Are GMO (Genetically Modified) Feeds Safe for Horses?

Are horse feeds made from GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients less safe to feed horses than those derived from conventional crops?
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Equine Nutrition Needs for Healthy Hooves & Hair

To support hoof and hair health, it is important that the nutrients that contribute to keratin synthesis are in adequate amounts in your horse’s diet.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

The Nutritional Benefits of Seeds

Recently, horse owners are introducing seeds into their horse’s diets, including flax (linseed), chia, sunflower, and even hemp seeds.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Feeding for a Long Career

Nutrition affects every aspect of equine health. As such, nutrition has a profound impact on the soundness and usefulness of the horse.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.
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