Gene test identifies potential success of racehorses

UCD’s spin-off company Equinome has launched a genetic test that can identify individual thoroughbred horses with the greatest genetic potential for racecourse success.

Gene test identifies potential success of racehorses

Given the thoroughbred horse racing and breeding industry is an international, multi-billion euro business, with more than 100,000 foals born every year, the scope for the test is huge.

The company hopes the Equinome Elite Performance Test, will allow thoroughbred horse owners and breeders to increase their chances of successfully identifying those foals and yearlings most likely to perform at the elite level.

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