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February 13, 2020

Australian Breeders Capture Genes To Produce Winning Thoroughbreds

Australian Breeders Capture Genes To Produce Winning Thoroughbreds New research by scientists at University College Dublin and Irish equine science company Plusvital has identified the specific chromosomal regions that are favourable to horseracing in Australia and have been captured by breeders over generations to maximise success. A new study entitled ‘Selection in Australian Thoroughbred horses…

January 20, 2020

Research Shows Inbreeding Is Increasing Rapidly Among Thoroughbred Racehorses

Research Shows Inbreeding Is Increasing Rapidly Among Thoroughbred Racehorses New research by scientists at University College Dublin and equine science company Plusvital has established that there has been a significant rise in inbreeding levels in the global thoroughbred population over the last 45 years.The research, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports, analysed…

January 10, 2020

Plusvital To Empower Performance At BETA International 2020

Plusvital To Empower Performance At BETA International 2020 Irish equine science company Plusvital is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing the company’s range of scientifically-based range of supplements for horses at this year’s BETA International. Leaders in equine nutrition since 1975, Plusvital will also display some exciting new additions to the range, such as…

December 10, 2019

Barbury Racecourse Announces Initiatives To Generate Runners

Barbury Racecourse Announces Initiatives To Generate Runners Barbury Racecourse’s three fixtures this season have co-ordinated efforts to capture their share of the runners competing in Point-to-Point races by devising four initiatives for the forthcoming season, launching with the unique Barbury International fixture next month, on Sunday December 15th. Leading Irish equine supplements firm Plusvital is…

November 21, 2019

Plusvital To Attend AAEP Annual Convention 2019

Plusvital To Attend AAEP Annual Convention 2019 Irish equine science company Plusvital is delighted to announce that it will be attending the 65th AAEP Annual Convention, the world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine practice. Plusvital will be showcasing the company’s scientifically-based range of supplements, including the world’s first nutrigenomic supplement for horses, EnerGene-Q10,…

November 9, 2019

Melbourne Cup Winner Vow And Declare Powered By Plusvital

Melbourne Cup Winner Vow And Declare Powered By Plusvital Vow and Declare’s victory in last week’s Melbourne Cup is a major coup for Australian trainer Danny O’Brien, as well as Irish equine science company Plusvital, who supported the colt’s training with the world’s first nutrigenomic supplement for horses, EnerGene-Q10. Scientifically proven to provide more efficient…

November 7, 2019

Plusvital To Launch New Products At Cavan International Show This Weekend

Plusvital To Launch New Products At Cavan International Show This Weekend Irish equine science company Plusvital leaders in equine nutrition since 1975 will sponsor five competitive qualifier classes at this weekend’s Cavan International Show, the 1m, 1.10m, 1.20m, 1.30m and five-year-old qualifier. This sponsorship coincides with Plusvital’s launch of some exciting new additions to their…

October 9, 2019

The Benefits Of Genetic Testing for Horses in Training

The Benefits Of Genetic Testing for Horses in Training This article, entitled The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Horses in Training, was originally published in the Paulick Report on 4th October 2019.[vc_single_image image=”11647″ img_size=”1000×667″ alignment=”center”]Without a doubt, the successful training of Thoroughbred racehorses is a complicated process, which includes the formidable task of selecting a…

October 3, 2019

Leading Irish Eventer Cathal Daniels Partners With Plusvital

Leading Irish Eventer Cathal Daniels Partners With Plusvital Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced a new partnership with leading Irish International Event Rider, Cathal Daniels, who will act as an official brand ambassador for the company’s range of scientifically-based supplements.Currently placed at 10th in the FEI global rankings, Daniels has enhanced his reputation…

August 22, 2019

Everything That You Need To Know About Electrolyte Supplementation

Everything That You Need To Know About Electrolyte Supplementation Passive evaporative loss from the skin in horses not exercising in a moderate temperature (5-20oC) is expected to be around 6 litres per day or less. Increased core body temperature as a result of use of muscles during exercise or high environmental temperature result in the…

August 14, 2019

Nutraceutical Aspects Of Sales Preparation

Nutraceutical Aspects Of Sales Preparation Dr. Michael Griffin Bsc. MVB. PhdWithin the sales ring the body condition, confirmation and overall appearance of a yearling can either add or subtract from its sales catalogue page. Thus, these visual attributes can directly affect the sales price of a yearling. With this in mind, the aim of preparation…

August 1, 2019

Speed Gene Test Could Offer Clues On Yearling Returns

Speed Gene Test Goes Could Offer Clues On Yearling Returns This article, entitled Speed Gene Test Goes Beyond Track Performance; Could Offer Clues On Yearling Returns, was originally published in the Paulick Report on 31st July 2019.[vc_single_image image=”11154″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Pedigree is at the core of the Thoroughbred horse industry. For centuries, breeders and trainers have…