TORONTO, March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAMM Pharma Corp. (including its wholly owned subsidiaries, the “Company” or "RAMM") (CSE: RAMM) (OTC: RAMMF), a leader in plant-derived cannabinoid pharmaceutical products, is pleased to announce that it has initiated clinical trials studying the efficacy of its proprietary NettaVet™ pet cannabinoid formulation for the treatment of four pathologies in animals. The trials will be conducted in partnership with Universidad de la Republica de Uruguay in collaboration with leading international experts at Montreal University (Canada), University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo State University (Brazil) and University of Barcelona (Spain). NettaLife is a wholly owned subsidiary of RAMM, dedicated to the production, export and commercialization of pet products, food, pharmaceutical specialties and cosmetic products for animals. More information can be found on NettaLife’s website www.nettalife.com.
The clinical trials will evaluate the efficacy of NettaVet™ cannabinoid formulations for the treatment of the following pathologies:
- Chronic Osteoarthritis pain in dogs (Cannis familiaris)
- Chronic Osteoarthritis pain in horses (Equus caballus)
- Allergic Dermatitis in dogs (Cannis familiaris)
- Anxiety in dogs (Cannis familiaris)
Prof. Dr. Nadia Crosignani, MSc., PhD (UdelaR, Uruguay), lead advisor for the clinical trials stated, “We are, from an academic stand point, very excited to be able to conduct these clinical trials together with RAMM Pharma and the prospects for these novel treatments to improve the quality life of animals.”
“We are pleased to commence this initial set of clinical trials with renowned experts to advance the development of products to help address some of the most common animal ailments,” stated Jack Burnett, Chief Executive Officer.
The Clinical Trials
The clinical trials are designed to address some of the most common ailments in dogs and horses. These clinical trials are the first of a comprehensive research and development program developed by RAMM aimed at finding effective treatment solutions for a broad range of ailments in animals. The Company will leverage its expansive and growing knowledge base developed through its extensive studies on the efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of various conditions in humans to complement its veterinary research.
Animal CBD, Pet Food & Veterinary Market Information
The Pet CBD market is expected to be USD $1.7 billion by the end of 2025, driven by more research-based knowledge on CBD’s potential benefits, combined with ongoing product innovations from CBD companies. Extensive media coverage around CBD and marketing initiatives by pet CBD companies are boosting consumer awareness and demand for pet CBD products. Growth is being driven by pet owners looking for natural alternatives for pets’ medical ailments, especially anxiety, pain, or other serious conditions that have not responded well to other treatments (Brightfield Group, 2020).
The global veterinary medicine market size was estimated at USD $29.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4% from 2021 to 2028 (Grand View Research).
The global pet food market size was valued at USD $87.1 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2019 to 2025 (Grand View Research).
About NettaVet™
The NettaVet™ team is developing a line of specialized CBD veterinary and medicinal products for animals. CBD has shown benefits in animals including pain and inflammation reduction, immune system improvement, skin and fur care and cognitive support. NettaVet™ products will offer a natural, holistic medical alternative for animal care and which we believe may produce therapeutic results for diagnosed conditions such as Idiopathic epilepsy, canine lymphoma and anxiety, without the negative side effects of traditional veterinary medications. CBD is renowned as a very well-tolerated medication and nutraceutical that doesn't produce harmful side effects. In addition, CBD-based products are believed not to damage the kidneys, liver or gastrointestinal system. This business line will synergistically leverage RAMM’s pharmaceutical expertise to continue to further the development of its products which will begin being rolled out in 2021.
About RAMM Pharma Corp.
Led by renowned cannabis industry experts and backed by successful pioneers in the cannabis sector, RAMM is a leader in the field of cannabinoid pharmacology and product formulation for cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and other cannabis-based products. Founded in 1988 in Montevideo, Uruguay, the Company is a well established pharmaceutical and medical product business that has developed medically registered and approved plant-derived cannabinoid pharmaceutical products. The Company currently has multiple approved and registered products that have been authorized for sale in Uruguay and compassionate use in several Latin American countries, as well as a pipeline of new products in various stages of approval and development produced in the Company’s state of the art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified cannabis formulation facility. Further to its industry leading activities in the cannabis sector, the Company operates a successful pharmaceutical, cosmetic and nutraceutical product development and medical services business which has been servicing the local market for 30 years.
RAMM Pharma Corp. includes wholly owned subsidiaries Medic Plast SA, Yurelan SA, Glediser SA and Ramm Pharma Holdings Corp.
Additional information about the Company is available at www.rammpharma.com.
For further information, please contact:
Guillermo Delmonte
Chief Operating Officer
+598 92 223 131
info@rammpharma.com
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