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…
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…
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…
Plusvital To Attend Spoga Horse Autumn 2018 Irish equine science company Plusvital is delighted to announce that it will be attending Spoga Horse Autumn this year. The company will be showcasing a scientifically-based range of supplements and cutting edge genetic tests for Thoroughbreds, including the world’s first nutrigenomic supplement for horses, EnerGene-Q10. The Plusvital team is set to join over…
Plusvital Partner With New Zealand Breeders (NZTBA) Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced a new partnership with the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA), who will offer their members detailed information and discounts on Plusvital’s range of genetic tests for Thoroughbred horses. Powered by Equinome’s cutting edge genomic tools, these genetic tests analyse the DNA…
Plusvital Launch Race Day At The Curragh Irish equine science company Plusvital is delighted to announce the renewal of their partnership with the Curragh Racecourse for another year, in sponsoring the second day on the opening weekend of the Curragh’s busy 2018 season, Saturday 12th May. As leaders in equine science since 1975, Plusvital’s cutting-edge…
