Farmina Scientific Research

Our Philosophy
Healthy food can be tasty food.

Nature and Science are at the core of our philosophy.
We select only the best raw materials that nature has to offer, and we treat them with care and attention, under the strict guidelines of our Farmina Vet Research Committee, to deliver food with high nutritional value and with great palatability.

Farmina Vet Research
Top researchers and years of studies behind our nutrition program

We take pride in our Farmina Vet Research, a team of first-class professionals in nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, and food formulation, driven by the common goal of serving the well-being of pets.

Thanks to years of studies and research, conducted in cooperation with international leading universities, we offer nutritional solutions suitable for the physiology of dogs and cats.

The Farmina Team

Our specialized and multidisciplinary team of professionals is our most prized added value and is composed by:

  • An international formulation team 
    Featuring highly specialized veterinarians. The purpose of the team is to research and formulate new food based on the latest scientific findings. Carefully selecting all raw materials and ingredients to provide the optimum nutritional intake and biological value for the well-being of pets.
    The result is a high-quality pet food that meets all the nutritional needs of cats and dogs, capable of satisfying even the most demanding palates.
     
  • Quality Control Labs 
    With chemists, biochemists, biologists, and biotechnologists. Our specialists are active during the whole production cycle, performing strict controls on raw materials and finished goods, to deliver a product with the maximum organoleptic and nutritional quality.

    Find out more on our Quality Control Process here
     
  • Farmina Scientific Committee 
    Featuring leading scientists and veterinarians providing scientific advice and knowledge to different technical departments.
     
  • International Scientific Board 
    The members provide scientific and technical knowledge to the different Research and Development departments. They view and validate technical material and assist with establishing research and validation processes, and standards. Among its esteemed and authoritative members are Dr. Kenneth W. Simpson - Professor of Small Animal Medicine-at Cornell University and
    Dr. Monica I. Cutrignelli - Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Naples Federico II and Dr. Chiara Noli - Veterinarian, European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology at Servizi Dermatologici Veterinari.

RESPECT AS THE BASIS FOR OUR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

One peculiar characteristic of clinical trials set up by FVR is the cooperation with a network of worldwide Veterinarians who offer a nutritional solution to cats and dogs already affected by diseases. 

Pets have the chance to improve their condition while living with their families for the whole trial period, without any change in their lifestyle, except for diet, fully respecting the animal’s well-being.

Academic Cooperations

Throughout the years, the Farmina team has cooperated with several prestigious Universities (such as Cornell University, University of Naples Federico II, University of Belgrade, University of Messina, and University of Ljubljana) and Professionals worldwide.

Collaborating in research, studies and in the publication of white papers in some of the most prestigious medical journals.

The publications are available for download in the Resources section below.

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Click and download the scientific studies of Farmina Vet Research.

Studies carried out by Farmina Vet Research
The usefulness of a hydrolysed fish and rice starch elimination diet for the diagnosis of adverse food reactions in cats: an open clinical trial (433 Kb)
An open label clinical trial to evaluate the utility of a hydrolysed fish and rice starch elimination diet for the diagnosis of adverse food reactions in dogs (440 Kb)
Effects of Two Commercial Diets on Several Reproductive Parameters in Bitches: Note One—From Estrous Cycle to Parturition (2,572 Kb)
Effects of dietary protein and fat concentrations on hormonal and oxidative blood stress biomarkers in guide dogs during training (219 Kb)

Studies carried out with the Department of Scienze Zootecniche e Ispezione degli alimenti, University of Napoli Federico II
In vitro fermentation characteristics of different carbohydrate sources in two dog breeds (German shepherd and Neapolitan mastiff) (555 Kb)

Studies carried out in agreement with Department of Animal Science and Food control of the University of Naples “Federico II”
Scientific comparison of the effectiveness of Farmina Vet Life - OBESITY
Nutritional management of struvite urolithiasis in dogs
The effect of food processing on some blood parameters in neutered cats.
The nutritional treatment of chronic renal failure
A diet to prevent struvite urolithiasis in cats
Management of struvite uroliths in dogs (68 Kb)

Studies carried out with the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy and Famina Vet Research
Clinical Findings in Healthy Dogs Fed with Diets Characterized by Different Carbohydrates Sources (366 Kb)
Nutritional management of search and rescue dogs  (363 Kb)

Studies carried out in agreement with Animal Nutrition Group of the University of Naples “Federico II
The effects of using Farmina Vet Life HAIRBALL feline
The effects of using Farmina Vet Life canine convalescence
Nutritional treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in cats
Adverse reactions to foods

Studies carried out by Dr. Monica I. Cutrignelli - Professor of Animal Nutrition at the University of Naples Federico II
Obesity, diabetes and blood glucose curve
Post-prandial glycemic response in dog.

Studies carried out with the participation of Dr. Chiara Noli, Veterinarian, European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology at Servizi Dermatologici Veterinari
An open label clinical trial to evaluate the utility of a hydrolysed fish and rice starch elimination diet for the diagnosis of adverse food reactions in dogs (440 Kb)
The usefulness of a hydrolysed fish and rice starch elimination diet for the diagnosis of adverse food (433 Kb)

Studies carried out with the University of Belgrade
The Effect of Fish Oil-Based Foods on Lipid and Oxidative Status Parameters in Police Dogs (283 Kb)

Studies carried out with the Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina
Grain free diets for utility dogs during training work: Evaluation of the nutrient digestibility and faecal characteristics (509 Kb)
Thyroid and Lipid Status in Guide Dogs During Training: Effects of Dietary Protein and Fat Content (300 Kb)

Studies carried out by third parties about Farmina Pet Nutrition
Clinical Findings in Health Dogs Fed with Diets Characterized by Different Carbohydrates Sources (366 Kb)