Australian Group 1 winning trainer partners with Plusvital as a Genetics Brand Ambassador [vc_single_image image=”7592″ img_size=”full”]One great art of being a trainer is setting a target for a horse and making correct programming decisions to enable that goal to be achieved. This takes much planning and skill, and is what separates good and great training…
Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics In Horses With the sequencing of the equine genome in the last decade there is now an expanding and readily available spectrum of genetic technologies for a variety of applications in horses. Equine nutrition has always been an area of much research and interest in the past due to the effect diet can have on…
The Curragh Launch New Race Series With Plusvital The Curragh Racecourse is delighted to announce that Plusvital has agreed to renew their partnership for another year. As leaders in equine nutrition since 1975, Plusvital’s supplements and care products have been used by successful trainers and riders across the world. Following their acquisition of Irish equine…
Johnny Murtagh Partners With Plusvital As An Official Brand Ambassador Irish equine science company Plusvital has just announced a new partnership with the five-time Champion jockey and Group winning trainer, Johnny Murtagh, who will act as an official brand ambassador for the company’s range of scientifically-based supplements. As leaders in equine nutrition since 1975, Plusvital’s…
Plusvital Launches New Racing GenePak To Give Trainers The Edge Recent research on the winning margins of British Thoroughbred racing, conducted last year within the University of Bristol, found that the average winning margin between first and second is just 0.32%. It is no wonder then that every small improvement can help trainers and owners…
Plusvital Confirms Equinome Speed Gene Test Result For Galileo Gold Following the announcement by leading UK trainer, Hugo Palmer that his decision to withdraw 2000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold from the Epsom Derby was informed by the results of an Equinome Speed Gene Test provided by Plusvital, the company can confirm the DNA sample provided…
Ensuring electrolyte balance to an equine athlete is critical due to the importance of electrolytes, in particular sodium (Na), potassium (K) and chloride (CI), in maintaining proper cellular function.
The recent media coverage concerning cobalt misuse in racing has raised concerns surrounding the presence of this element in equine feedstuffs and supplements.
Ten Facts About The Universe And Supplements For Horses 1. B-Vitamins can be produced in the horses gut 2. Amino Acids are essential for building muscle and 10 of them need to supplied in the horses diet 3. Prebiotics are not Probiotics. Probiotics are the bacteria and Prebiotics are the food for the bacteria. 4….
Plusvital has been making supplements for horses since 1975 and we realise the importance of nutrition to the health and wellbeing of the horse. Over the years we have incorporated a range of flavours to our products to make them palatable for every horse.
When the horse exercises, a natural inflammatory response is created and this can lead to an increase in free radicals and increased oxygen consumption, which can lead to damage of cell membranes in the horses muscles and tissues, including the lungs. This oxidative stress is a change or disturbance in the balance between oxidants (e.g. free radicals) and antioxidants (e.g. vitamins).
VITAMIN E : is the most well known anti-oxidant for horses. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and in all species, vitamin E is important for normal function of the muscular, immune and neurological systems.
