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…
Scientifically-Based Supplements From Plusvital Now Available In The USA Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced that its range of scientifically-based supplements are now available for customers in the USA. As a leader in equine nutrition since 1975, Plusvital supplements are used by successful competitors in racing, breeding and equine sports across the world….
In this short interview with Clem Ryan on KFM Radio, Plusvital CEO Mike Shelly discusses how to maximise the earning potential of a racehorse.
A new study has shown how the Speed Gene can be used by horse owners and trainers to maximise the earning potential of their racehorses.
The Hard Shoulder With Ivan Yates: Professor Emmeline Hill Listen to Prof Emmeline Hill talk through Plusvital’s recently released research showing the Speed Gene as the main determinant of race distance with a very interested Ivan Yates on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder.
Major New Study Provides Unequivocal Evidence The ‘Speed Gene’ Is The Main Determinant Of Race Distance – Expert says study ends any dispute over the central role of the ‘Speed Gene’ – ‘Stayers’ at serious threat of extinction in global population [vc_empty_space height=”5px”]A major new study of the race records and genetics of thousands of…
The SINE Of A Winning Thoroughbred A research team led by Plusvital’s CSO, Prof Emmeline Hill, have today published a scientific paper that identifies the specific mutation in the Speed Gene that causes the change in muscle growth in the Thoroughbred. This variation in muscle growth and muscle fibre type differentiation manifests itself on the…
