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…
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…
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…
Because Of Horses: Can Science Identify The Next Secretariat? Listen to Plusvital’s Prof Emmeline Hill discuss how genetic testing is used to determine a horse’s optimal race distance and other important traits with Elise Gaston Chand on the Because of Horses podcast. Everyone knows one horse can run faster than the other, and they ask,…
Incredulity To Acceptance: Ten Years On From The Discovery Of The Speed Gene Martin Stevens speaks to Professor Emmeline Hill about her breakthrough on the Speed Gene This article, entitled Incredulity To Acceptance: Ten Years On From The Discovery Of The Speed Gene, was originally published in The Racing Post on 16th July 2019.[vc_single_image image=”11164″…
ESPN In The Gate Podcast: The Motivator Gene “Pedigree is like seeing the world in black and white, we can now put colour and dimension on that pedigree by using genetics” Listen below to Plusvital’s Prof. Emmeline Hill speak about the ‘Motivator Gene’ and everything related to genetic testing in Thoroughbreds on her return to…
Researchers Identify ‘Motivator Gene’ Which May Explain Why So Many Thoroughbred Horses Never Race Role of one gene, dubbed the ‘Motivator Gene’ identified as key New research by scientists at University College Dublin and equine science company Plusvital has established that genes associated with behaviour, including a gene dubbed the ‘Motivator Gene’, may play as…
Plusvital Return To Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials To Sponsor CIC3* Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced the renewal of its partnership with Kilguilkey House International Horse Trials, sponsoring the CIC3* class at this year’s event. Offering some of the finest equestrian facilities in Munster, the 2019 edition of Kilguilkey House International Horse…
Bloodline: The Search For Speed [vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rHZCtwl-hw” align=”center”]Bloodline is a short film that depicts historical selective breeding of horses for speed with a focus on Ireland’s contribution to excellence in Thoroughbred horse breeding. The film emphasises the significance of Science Foundation Ireland‘s funded research into Thoroughbred horse genomics at University College Dublin in the context…
Behind The Scenes With Plusvital Brand Ambassador Johnny Murtagh Check out our “Behind The Scenes” video with Plusvital Brand Ambassador Johnny Murtagh, including footage of the new, world class training and racing facilities at the Curragh. [vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/Oz6O7EevH5g” align=”center”]Check out the latest updates from Johnny’s yard here. Learn more about Plusvital scientifically-based supplements here or…
Leopardstown And Plusvital Partner For Plusvital Ballycorus Stakes Equine science industry leaders Plusvital and Leopardstown Racecourse partner for €60,000 Group 3 Plusvital Ballycorus Stakes Leopardstown have announced Plusvital as the feature sponsor on June 13th with the equine supplement and genetic testing leaders sponsoring the feature race on the day; the Group 3 Plusvital Ballycorus…
Plusvital Announces New Partnership With Irish Amateur Jockey Jamie Hayes Irish equine science company Plusvital has announced a new partnership with Irish amateur jockey, Jamie Hayes.As part of the partnership, a portion of the funding will be donated to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund was established in 2014 to provide…
