[190 Pages Report] The Veterinary Medicine Market size was estimated at USD 30.21 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 32.47 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 7.69% to reach USD 50.78 billion by 2030.
The veterinary medicine market encompasses a broad range of medical products, services, and solutions to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in animals. This market serves a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of pet animals and maintaining the productivity and health of livestock worldwide. This market caters to companion animals such as dogs, cats, and horses and livestock, including cattle, pigs, and poultry. Veterinary medicines find application in various fields, including biosecurity, nutrition, and animal welfare, covering many end uses, from routine healthcare and preventive measures to emergency treatments. The primary users are veterinary hospitals and clinics, livestock farms, and sometimes pet owners directly. The end-use is driven by the necessity for maintaining animal health, ensuring livestock productivity, and preventing disease transmission from animals to humans. The veterinary medicine market is driven by several factors, including rising awareness of animal health and wellness, increasing ownership of companion animals alongside a willingness to spend on animal healthcare, growing demand for protein-rich diets leading to a need for healthier livestock, and government initiatives and regulations promoting animal health. However, the veterinary medicine market faces several challenges, including high costs of veterinary healthcare services and products, stringent regulatory approval processes for veterinary drugs and products, and limited access to veterinary care in underdeveloped and developing regions. On the other hand, the development of personalized medicine through genetic testing and tailored treatment plans, expansion of telemedicine and digital technologies for remote diagnostics and treatment, innovation in biotechnology for novel vaccines and therapeutics, and environmental sustainability in veterinary practice and animal agriculture present numerous opportunities for innovation and growth of the veterinary medicine market.
Product: Increasing preference for biologics to manage diseases in animals
Biologics for veterinary use include vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other biological agents that prevent, treat, or manage diseases in animals. These products are critical for improving animal health and welfare, ensuring food safety, and preventing animal-to-human disease transmission. The need for preventive care in livestock and companion animals primarily drives a preference for biologics. Vaccines are especially in demand for their role in controlling infectious diseases. The pharmaceutical segment encompasses a broad range of drugs and treatments for animals, including anti-infectives, parasiticides, and anti-inflammatory medications. Pharmaceuticals are essential for treating specific diseases and conditions in animals. The demand for pharmaceuticals varies based on the prevalence of diseases and the emergence of new health issues among animals. There is a noted preference for treatments with minimal side effects and those that facilitate rapid recovery. Medicated feed additives are products incorporated into animal feed to prevent, treat, or manage diseases and enhance growth and feed efficiency. This category includes antibiotics, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals. The use of medicated feed additives is prevalent in the livestock sector to ensure healthy growth and to prevent disease outbreaks. There is a growing preference for nutritional additives and probiotics, reflecting the shift towards antibiotic stewardship. Biologics are increasingly favored for preventive care, especially vaccines, due to their crucial role in disease control. However, the complexity of development and regulatory approvals make them a high-investment area. Medicated Feed Additives, particularly non-antibiotic growth promotants, are preferred for their dual role in promoting growth and health, reflecting a shift towards more sustainable animal agriculture practices. Pharmaceuticals remain indispensable for targeted treatments, with innovation focusing on developing safer and more effective drugs.
End-user: Expanding usage of veterinary medicines at veterinary hospitals and clinics
Veterinary hospitals and clinics encompass facilities that provide a broad range of veterinary healthcare services, including medical, surgical, and dental care. They often combine in-house testing capabilities with external laboratory services to offer comprehensive care. Reference laboratories are central facilities that handle more complex tests, often requiring sophisticated equipment or methodologies. They are preferred for specialized diagnostics that cannot be conducted in-house due to technical limitations or cost considerations. Point-of-care (POC) or in-house testing refers to medical examinations conducted at or near the site of patient care. The primary preference for this segment is its immediacy in obtaining results, which is crucial for rapid decision-making in treating animals. Each segment addresses unique needs within the veterinary healthcare market. Point-of-care testing is preferred for its immediacy and convenience, ideal for routine screenings and immediate treatment decisions. Reference laboratories are sought after for specialized diagnostics, offering a broader range of tests with higher complexity and precision. Veterinary hospitals and clinics provide the most comprehensive care, combining the strengths of both in-house testing and external laboratory diagnostics.
Regional Insights
In the United States, the veterinary medicine market is driven by high pet adoption rates and advanced healthcare infrastructure. Consumers strongly prefer premium, preventive medicines and are increasingly aware of animal health issues. Canada has high standards of animal care and significant expenditure on pet health. The market shows a leaning towards organic and natural veterinary products. Government initiatives promoting animal welfare have also encouraged growth in this sector. The South American market is witnessing growth due to the rising adoption of pet animals and increasing expenditure on animal health. Brazil and Argentina are at the forefront of the regional market owing to their large livestock populations and escalating demand for meat and dairy products. APAC is emerging as a rapidly growing region for veterinary medicine due to its expanding pet population, increasing disposable earnings, and raising awareness of animal health. China and India are at the forefront of the region’s growth, fueled by their large livestock sectors and increasing pet adoption rates. Japan presents a mature market with high consumer awareness about pet health. The country strongly emphasizes innovation, with numerous patents filed for veterinary pharmaceuticals and technology solutions designed to enhance animal welfare and management. The EU states have stringent regulations governing animal health and veterinary products. This region has a robust veterinary healthcare system and high consumer demand for sustainable and ethical products. Research and investment are strongly directed towards biotechnology and precision medicine to enhance animal health outcomes. In the Middle East, the market is developing with increasing awareness about animal health, especially in the pet sector. Africa’s veterinary medicine market faces challenges such as limited access to veterinary services and prevalent animal diseases. However, international collaborations and NGO activities aim to improve the situation by focusing on disease eradication and capacity building for veterinary services.
FPNV Positioning Matrix
The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Veterinary Medicine Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).
Market Share Analysis
The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Veterinary Medicine Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Key Company Profiles
The report delves into recent significant developments in the Veterinary Medicine Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Biogenesis Bago SA, Biopharm company, Biowet Pu?awy sp. z o.o., Brovapharma, C. H. Boehringer Sohn AG & Co. KG, Ceva Sante Animale, Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, Evonik Industries AG, Hester Biosciences Limited, Indian Immunologicals Ltd, Intracin Pharmaceutical Private Limited, JoinHub Pharma, Merck & Co. Inc., Nam Pharma Sdn Bhd, NAPHAVET Co., Ltd., Neogen Corporation, Nutreco N.V., Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Sykes Vet International Pty Ltd., TRAVETCO, Vetoquinol S.A., Vetpharma Animal Health S.L., Vetsintez LLC, Virbac SA, Weefsel Pharma, and Zoetis Inc..
Market Segmentation & Coverage
This research report categorizes the Veterinary Medicine Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
- Mode of Delivery
- Oral
- Parenteral
- Product
- Biologics
- DNA Vaccines
- Inactivated Vaccines
- Live attenuated vaccines
- Recombinant Vaccines
- Medicated Feed Additives
- Pharmaceuticals
- Analgesics
- Anti-infectives
- Anti-inflammatory
- Parasiticides
- Biologics
- Animal Type
- Companion
- Cats
- Dogs
- Horses
- Production
- Cattle
- Fish
- Poultry
- Sheep & Goats
- Swine
- Companion
- End-user
- Point-of-care Testing/In-House Testing
- Reference Laboratories
- Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics
- Region
- Americas
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Canada
- Mexico
- United States
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Americas
The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:
- Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
- Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
- Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
- Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
- Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.
The report addresses key questions such as:
- What is the market size and forecast of the Veterinary Medicine Market?
- Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Veterinary Medicine Market?
- What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Veterinary Medicine Market?
- What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Veterinary Medicine Market?
- Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Veterinary Medicine Market?
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