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 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…
Plusvital Sponsor Again At Newmarket Racecourse Plusvital were delighted to once again sponsor the Plusvital EnerGene-Q10 Handicap Stakes on the opening day of the 2018 Newmarket Craven race meeting, Tuesday 17th April. Following the success of last year’s race, Plusvital jumped at the chance to empower equine performance at the eagerly anticipated first meeting of…
Thoroughbred Daily News Podcast: Professor Emmeline Hill How does genetic testing work and how does it fit within the wider equine industry? Listen to Plusvital’s Professor Emmeline Hill speak to Bill Finley on that subject as part of the Thoroughbred Daily News podcast. Listen to the full series of Thoroughbred Daily News podcasts here.
Plusvital To Attend The 2018 ITBA Expo Plusvital will be attending the 2018 ITBA Expo held in Goffs Sales Complex, Kill, Co. Kildare on 26th and 27th January. The 2018 edition of the ITBA Expo will see over 90 exhibitors showcase their products, in addition to an extensive programme of events over the two days,…
Watch multiple Group 1 winning Australian trainer and Plusvital Brand Ambassador Danny O’Brien give his thoughts on our genetic testing. [vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74B2X8SLvrM” align=”center” title=”Danny O’Brien On Plusvital Genetic Testing”]
Watch Plusvital customer Jim Bolger speak about using Plusvital genetic test to the benefit of his breeding and training operation.[vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb6d4DnTtZ8″ align=”center” title=”Jim Bolger On Plusvital Genetic Testing”]
ESPN In The Gate Podcast: The Speed Gene Plusvital’s Prof Emmeline Hill discusses the Speed Gene and the benefits of testing for it on with Barry Abrams on ESPN’s In The Gate podcast.
