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Found 73 Results from Shannon Pratt-Phillips

Three Reasons to Feed Oils

This article highlights three main reasons why you should be feeding your horse oils, plus how it should be done, which type and how much.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

What Not to Eat

Our horses are surrounded by toxic plants. The good news is they tend to avoid them, provided there is enough decent food around to eat.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

How to Buy, Store, and Feed Hay

In addition to providing ample nutrients for all horses, hay provides a horse with fibre, which is important for gastrointestinal health.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Are Genetically Modified Horse Feeds Safe?

Get the facts on genetically modified horse foods, from equine nutritionist Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., before you decide whether to feed them or not.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Does My Horse Need Vitamin D in the Winter?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for horses required for calcium and phosphorus metabolism. But does your horse need the vitamin in the winter?
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Transitioning From Pasture to Hay

Transitioning to any new feed requires patience. Several research studies have indicated that the risk of colic increases with any changes in feed.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

Does Turmeric Really Help Horses?

Turmeric is offered to horses for many reasons, but most commonly appears to be for the management of pain and arthritis and the treatment of sarcoids.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips

Is it Safe to Feed Himalayan Salt to my Horse?

Himalayan salt is a pink-hued salt that comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan. As any other salt, its major composition is sodium and chloride.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips

Can Bee Pollen Help my Horse Eat More?

If a horse is having problems consuming enough feed while in training, adding some bee pollen to the horse’s diet may be recommended.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips

How can I tell if my pasture needs to be reseeded?

Bare spots in a pasture are normal to a degree, but too many large bare areas could be a sign that your pasture may be in need of reseeding.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD
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