New Study Shows How Testing For The ‘Speed Gene’ Can Maximise A Racehorse’s Earning Potential
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.
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…
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”]
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute To Provide Plusvital Genetic Tests Irish equine science company Plusvital is delighted to announce a partnership with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute on a range of genetic tests for Thoroughbred horses. Powered by Equinome’s cutting edge genomic tools, the genetic tests analyse the DNA of a horse to predict optimum race distance,…