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Found 17 Results from Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Does Soaking Hay Affect the Nutrient Content?

Equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, explains that soaking can leach nutrients from hay, but in other cases it may be helpful.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.
An appaloosa horse being fed a treat.

Healthy Treats

Equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., offers advice on choosing healthy and convenient treats to use as food rewards.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

How to Collect Hay for Analysis

The best way to get a sample, and hay analysis, is to get a hay core sample. This allows for the collection of hay from the inside of the hay bale.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Adding Oil to Feed

Find out about how to boost the calories in your horse’s diet to help put on weight by adding oil to his feed, and the other benefits oil can have.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.
A chubby bay horse standing in a paddock.

Feeds for Equine Metabolic Syndrome

In this article equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., provides feeding advice for horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Understanding Amino Acids

This article explains how amino acids work in a horse's body, and how you can ensure that your horse is getting the protein he needs.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Understanding Vitamins

In this article learn which vitamins are required in your horse’s diet, which are not, and how to ensure your horse is getting the right amount.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Formulating a Feed Program for: An Overweight Horse

Obesity and overweight horses are becoming increasingly common, with some studies reporting that more than 50 per cent of horses today are overweight.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.

Understanding Fatty Acids

In this article, we will look at the different types of fat found in the equine diet, paying attention to fatty acids, which animals cannot synthesize.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.
A pile of hay cubes.

Hay Cubes vs Haylage

There are times when feeding good quality hay is not practical or possible. In these situations, alternatives like hay cubes or haylage may be considered.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD.
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