Francesca Martuzzi

Francesca Martuzzi is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She teaches courses in Animal Production, Equine Husbandry, and Sustainability of Animal-Origin Products across multiple programs.

• Founder of Italy's first Equine Science bachelor's degree program
• Quality Assurance Responsible for the Livestock Science and Animal Production Technologies program
• PhD Board Member for Animal Production, Veterinary Biotechnologies, and Food Safety

Her research focuses on equine biomechanics (using SIMI/GPS technologies), horse behavior modification, foal growth patterns, equine genetics, and mare's milk applications. Collaborations include Perugia University (equine genetics) and INRA, Clermont-Ferrand (mare's milk studies). Recent publications emphasize forage digestibility in horses, fermented mare milk for human consumption, and mineral composition analysis in yak milk.

As a reviewer for journals like Animal, Livestock Science, and Italian Journal of Animal Science, she contributes to academic quality assurance. She has co-authored approximately 100 scientific works including journal articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters.