About us
We have been working in veterinary medicine since 1947
FATRO was founded in Forlì (Italy) in 1947 by Gualtiero Zaini (pharmacist and veterinarian) and his son Corrado (chemist) in a small veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory saved from the war.
After initially developing specialized veterinary specialties, in 1960 the first major industrial facility was built in Ozzano dell'Emilia (Bologna), which continues to serve as the global scientific headquarters of the Group.
FATRO remains an independent industrial group dedicated exclusively to animal health research and production. With over 700 pharmaceutical specialties developed exclusively for veterinary medicine, the group exports to more than 90 countries worldwide.
In Pakistan, through an exclusive partnership with Prix Pharmceutica, FATRO brings decades of Italian veterinary research and European GMP production standards to empower livestock veterinarians and farmers nationwide.
Italian Research, Certified Management & Industry Responsibility
FATRO S.p.A. (Italy) research laboratories and manufacturing complexes adhere to ISO 14001 environmental management, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) protocols, UNI ISO 45001 safety principles, and continuous participation in Responsible Care® since 1995.
From strong roots, shaping our future
SINCE 1947
Foundation of FATRO
Founded in Forlì (Italy) by Gualtiero Zaini (pharmacist and veterinarian) and his son Corrado (chemist) in a small pharmaceutical laboratory spared by the war.
Construction of Ozzano Emilia Facility
First dedicated biological production facility built at Ozzano dell'Emilia, expanding scientific research capacity in vaccines.
Acquisition of Azienda Terapeutica Italiana (A.T.I.)
Acquisition of A.T.I., expanding the portfolio into comprehensive animal therapeutics and farm specialties.
Establishment of FATRO Ibérica
First international European branch established in Barcelona to serve veterinary markets across the Iberian peninsula.
South American Expansion - FATRO Uruguay
Acquisition and establishment of FATRO Uruguay in Montevideo, introducing European veterinary pharmaceuticals to Latin America.
Partnership with Von Franken
Strategic union and industrial partnership with Von Franken in Buenos Aires, Argentina, expanding reproductive endocrinology capabilities.
Establishment of FATRO Polska
Subsidiary established in Wrocław to serve growing Central and Eastern European livestock veterinary demands.
Acquisition of BIOVETA
Acquisition of veterinary manufacturing operations in Ivanovice na Hané, Czech Republic.
Consolidation of FATRO Ibérica Headquarters
Modern pharmaceutical logistics and commercial headquarters inaugurated in Barcelona.
Asian Presence - FATRO India
Asian commercial and scientific presence inaugurated in Mumbai, India, addressing tropical herd health challenges.
Establishment of FATRO Hellas
Southeastern European expansion through specialized headquarters established in Athens, Greece.
New Logistics Center in Ozzano dell'Emilia
Construction of an automated temperature-controlled international logistics hub in Ozzano dell'Emilia.
Sterile Production Facility Modernization
Comprehensive multi-million euro upgrade of aseptic sterile vial filling lines meeting the latest EU Annex 1 GMP criteria.
Acquisition of BIOVET O.D.O.
Strategic biological pharmaceutical acquisition in Shumen, Bulgaria, enhancing viral vaccine research and production.
FATRO in Pakistan
Connecting Italian veterinary pharmaceutical excellence with Pakistan's agricultural livestock sector in partnership with Prix Pharmceutica.