Zinto Labs announces its first proprietary test for the genetics of health and performance in sport horses, predicting a horse’s suitability for show jumping or dressage with around 90% accuracy. Today marks a significant milestone for Zinto Labs as we announce our first new proprietary test for the genetics of health and performance in sport…
We’re proud to have collaborated with Greyhound Board of Great Britain on a major new genomics study. At Zinto Labs & Equinome, our focus is on generating robust genomic insights that can directly inform long-term health, welfare, and sustainability. Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, this work represents the most comprehensive…
The modern domestic environment of the racehorse is much different from that of the wild habitat the horse once adapted to survive in. Prior to domestication, as a prey animal, horses relied on being vigilant to potential threats and having quick reactions to escape danger. The ‘fight or flight’ response is responsible for assessing and…
Temperament is often referred to by winning connections as a crucial element of a racehorse’s success. Temperament reflects patterns of thought, behaviour and emotion and includes the ability to cope with the demands of training. Horses that do not easily adapt to the training environment may have extended periods out-of-training and unsuitable temperament is responsible…
A critical set of genes linked to successful racehorses has been identified by an international research team. Scientists from Asia, Europe, North America, and the Irish equine science company Plusvital compared the genomes of Thoroughbred, Arabian and Mongolian racehorses to horses bred for other sports and leisure, and were able to pinpoint a set of…
