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 research team, led by co-founder, Dr Emmeline Hill, will be strengthened with the recruitment of additional highly-qualified researchers and sales and marketing staff. The combined business will employ over 35 scientists and professionals by the end of 2017.

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Plusvital, which was established in 1975, provides nutrition and care products to the global equine industry. Equinome, a University College Dublin (UCD) spin-out company was co-founded in 2009 by Dr Emmeline Hill and trainer Jim Bolger.

Mike Shelly, CEO of Plusvital, said: “The acquisition of Equinome will enable the business to leverage its global sales and marketing network. The business will expand through the research, development and launch of unique product offerings in addition to our current range of supplements and genetic tests.”