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 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…
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.
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,…
[vc_single_image image=”7907″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”]Segenhoe Stud landed an impressive AU$1.9 million for a Plusvital-tested colt at the Gold Coast Magic Millions last Friday. Learn more about the sale of the I Am Invincible colt here.
Watch Plusvital’s Prof Emmeline Hill presenting on “Genomics: Shaping The Future From The Past” at the inaugural Horse Tech Conference held in the Royal Veterinary College London in October 2017. [vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiJsrRDP44&feature=youtu.be” align=”center” title=”Prof Emmeline Hill – “Genomics: Shaping The Future From The Past””]
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.
Plusvital Genetic Tests Now Available At Dubai Equine Hospital Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced a new partnership with Dubai Equine Hospital, who will now offer the company’s innovative genetic tests for Thoroughbred horses. The purpose of Plusvital’s genetic testing is to provide objective, scientific information to support breeding, training and race entry…
Equinome Acquired by Equine Nutrition Company, Plusvital Plusvital, the Irish equine nutrition company, has acquired the leading bloodstock genomic testing company, Equinome. The newly expanded Plusvital will substantially invest in the development of novel equine genomic tests, innovative nutraceuticals and other equine performance and health products. The existing world-class research team, led by co-founder, Dr…
Free Seminar Series On Equine Genetics To Take Place In Ireland And The UK Plusvital, the Irish equine science company that merged with leading equine genetics company Equinome last year, has announced that it will run a series of free seminars on equine genetics. These seminars will take place in the UK and Ireland on…
