Dr. Shannon E. Pratt-PhillipsTeaching Interests: ANS 110 Introduction to Equine Science; ANS 205 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals; Development of Distance Education classes for Animal Science
Research Interests: Equine
nutrition and exercise physiology: glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity and
regulation of glycogen re-synthesis after strenuous exercise.
Published Papers:
Pratt S.E., Geor R.J., McCutcheon L.J. 2006. Effects of dietary energy source
and physical conditioning on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in horses.
Equine Vet. J. (in print)
McCutcheon L.J., Geor R.J., Pratt S.E., Martineau E., Ho K. 2006. Effects
of prior exercise on insulin signaling in equine skeletal muscle. Equine Vet.
J. (in print)
Pratt S.E., Geor R.J., McCutcheon L.J. 2005. Repeatability of 2 methods for
assessment of insulin sensitivity and glucose dynamics in horses. J. Vet. Intern.
Med. 19: 883 - 888.
Pratt S.E., Geor R.J., McCutcheon
L.J. 2005. Relationship of insulin sensitivity to aerobic capacity in Standardbred
mares and geldings. Equine Comp. Ex. Phys. 2: 185 - 193.
Pratt, S.E., Lawrence, L.M., Warren, L.K. and Powell, D.M. 2005. The effect
of exercise on the clearance of infused acetate in the horse. J. Equine Vet.
Sci. 25: 266 - 271.
Pratt, S. E., Lawrence, L.M., Barns, D., Powell, D. and Warren, L.K. 2000. Measurement
of ammonia concentrations in horse stalls. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 20: 197 - 200.
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