About Us
What is VetKriter?
VetKriter is a veterinary science-based, data-driven pet food and feed evaluation platform. Our goal is to provide reliable, science-based information to pet owners and livestock farmers.
Our platform analyzes and scores cat and dog foods based on label data, while offering NRC-compliant ration calculation for livestock.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇOLAK
Areas of Expertise: Animal Husbandry, Zootechnics, Food Hygiene, Population Genetics
Education
- 1988 - Konya Veterinary Health Vocational School
- 1994 - Bursa Uludağ University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (B.Sc.)
- 2007 - Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Japan (M.Sc. — Food and Animal Hygiene)
Professional Experience
Served as a researcher at Konya Livestock Research Institute and Bahri Dağdaş International Agricultural Research Institute; working on dairy cattle breeding, genetic improvement and herd management.
Led the Anatolian Brown Cattle Improvement Project, one of Turkey's largest livestock projects, making significant contributions to the development of high-yielding Brown Swiss breeding cattle adapted to local conditions.
Participated in the Hasmer and Hasak sheep breed projects aimed at developing meat-type sheep breeds suitable for Turkish conditions; involved in studies examining growth performance and carcass characteristics of lambs obtained by crossbreeding with Akkaraman sheep.
Academic Career
- 2011 - Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Zootechnics (Assist. Prof.)
- 2013 - Associate Professor
- 2023 - Retired
Conducted numerous scientific studies on growth performance, reproductive traits, milk and carcass yield, and community-based breeding strategies of Honamlı and Hair goats raised in the Western Mediterranean region of Turkey.
Research Areas
Languages
Turkish (Native) English (Intermediate) Japanese (Basic)
Animal Welfare
In addition to academic work, places special emphasis on animal welfare; lives with two cats (one disabled) at home and voluntarily cares for numerous stray cats and dogs in the local community.
Our Scientific Methodology
VetKriter™'s pet food evaluation system works through a radar chart we call the "nutritional fingerprint" and the Protein Quality Index. We build our analyses on these 3 main pillars:
1. Dry Matter (DM) Standardization
Since moisture content of pet foods can range from 10% to 80%, we convert all values to a Dry Matter (DM) basis to ensure fair comparisons. This is the most objective scientific method for determining true nutrient density.
2. Formulation Differences (Biological Characteristics)
Each food having a different radar shape is not an error but its characteristic. We expect an expanding profile in kitten foods, while diet foods lean toward carbohydrate and fiber. This difference proves the food's suitability for its biological purpose.
3. AAFCO / FEDIAF Standards
We reference globally recognized AAFCO and FEDIAF standards in our analyses. By cross-referencing manufacturer claims with the scientific limits of these international authorities, we provide a mathematical evaluation free from subjective interpretations.
Pet Food Evaluation
- Converting complex label data to Dry Matter (DM) basis
- Determining carbohydrate ratio via NFE (Nitrogen Free Extract)
- Species-specific (cat/dog) and life stage-based scoring
Ration Calculation
- NRC (National Research Council) standards
- Dynamic requirement tables by species and production stage
- Energy, protein and dry matter balance optimization