Equinome managed this by harnessing cutting edge genomic tools. Equinome provides tests which analyse the DNA of the horse to predict optimum race distance, optimum race surface, health and performance potential.
Clients include leading trainers, owners and breeders in all of the major thoroughbred regions around the world. Genetic testing can be utilised at every stage of a horse’s life to inform decision making including breeding decisions, management or training and race planning.
Equinome’s on-going, multi-million euro genomic research program is driven by a commitment to scientific excellence, with the world’s leading equine genomics R&D team led by Equinome’s Chief Scientific Officer Prof. Emmeline Hill.
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Equinome is part of Zinto Labs, the animal and environmental genomics research group.
Tests such as the Speed Gene Test can determine a horse’s optimum race distance with over 90% accuracy. Armed with that knowledge, trainers can place a horse where its natural ability lies and tailor race strategy to suit it, rather than second-guess it.
Genetic insight shows where a horse is naturally strong and where it may be vulnerable. Trainers can use it to design customised programmes that build on strengths, manage weaknesses and reduce the risk of injury, so a horse trains smarter and stays sounder for longer.
For breeders, genetic information helps identify the matings most likely to produce the traits they want. It raises the odds of breeding a successful racehorse and improves the quality of the bloodline. It also helps manage inbreeding, protecting the health and diversity of future generations.
For breeders, genetic information helps identify the matings most likely to produce the traits they want. It raises the odds of breeding a successful racehorse and improves the quality of the bloodline. It also helps manage inbreeding, protecting the health and diversity of future generations.
As the margins between winning and losing become increasingly narrow across competitive horse racing, every advantage counts. Equinome’s genetic tests provide racehorse trainers with cutting-edge insights into their horses’ innate abilities and potential. Trainers use Equinome’s genetic tests to tailor training programs, improve race and competition strategies, and manage horses’ health proactively. This scientific approach combined with environment, nutrition and management help to optimise a racehorse’s performance and career longevity.
Producing a champion takes more than pedigree. It demands precise genetic insight. Our tests give breeders the knowledge to make informed mating decisions, improving the quality of their foals and reducing the risk of inbreeding.
CheckMate lets breeders examine a mare’s genetic profile in high definition and identify the stallions that best complement her DNA, whatever the breed. For racing breeds, performance tests such as the Speed Gene Test add a further layer, helping predict a foal’s potential and guide the choice of mating pairs.
Our equine genetic tests are sophisticated analyses that examine specific markers in a horse’s DNA. A marker is a small, well-studied segment of the genome that is linked to a particular trait. By reading these markers, we can see genetic factors that are present from birth and never change, long before they show on the track or in the breeding shed.
For the Thoroughbred, these markers relate to the traits that shape a racing and breeding career, including speed, stamina, inbreeding and key physical characteristics. The results give an objective, science-based view of a horse’s natural aptitude. They sit alongside the traditional measures of pedigree, conformation and performance, adding a layer of deeper insight.
This insight is valuable at every stage of a horse’s life, from selecting a mating and evaluating a yearling to planning a campaign and managing a horse in work. The same approach now extends across the breeds and species we test, giving breeders and owners everywhere a clearer picture of performance, health and potential.
