The global veterinary clinical trials market size is expected to reach USD 8.99 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.0% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The key factors driving industry growth include increased R&D expenditure by key players, rising prevalence of chronic diseases in animals, advancements in veterinary medicines, and rise in strategic alliances. For instance, in April 2024, Boehringer Ingelheim, a biopharmaceutical company focused on both human and animal health invested USD 593.5 Mn in animal health R&D to accelerate veterinary clinical trials as well as to develop innovative veterinary medicine.
Additionally, an increasing number of clinical trials for rare diseases in pets is expected to drive veterinary clinical trial market. Veterinary clinics and research institutions are undertaking specialized clinical trial initiatives focused specifically on rare canine cancers. These trials aim to investigate novel treatment approaches, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and precision medicine techniques designed for individual dogs' genetic profiles. For instance, in March 2024, Vivesto AB initiated its Paccal Vet clinical trial for dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma, marking a significant step toward addressing this challenging cancer type in canines. The trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of Paccal Vet, formulated with XR-17 technology, with promising results potentially leading to further pivotal studies.
There is a growing focus on preventive care in veterinary medicine. Clinical trials aimed at developing preventive treatments, such as vaccines and early diagnostic tools, are becoming more common. Furthermore, veterinary clinics and research institutions are launching specialized clinical trial initiatives focused specifically on rare canine cancers. These trials aim to investigate novel treatment approaches, including targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and precision medicine techniques tailored to individual dogs' genetic profiles.
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Ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine drive the demand for veterinary clinical trials to improve animal health and welfare. Additionally, growing R&D investments by key players to innovate veterinary medicine are expected to boost market demand.
By animal type,companion animal segment dominated the market in 2023 and is projected to witness the fastest growth rate of 9.5% in the coming years. Furthermore, among companion animals, canines segment is holding highest market share in 2023.
In terms of indication, oncology segment dominated the market with a share of 27.51% in 2023, owing to the rising prevalence of cancers in animals and growing R&D investment for veterinary oncology. Whereas internal medicine segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate of over 10.2% in the coming years.
Based on the sponsor, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies segment dominated the market in 2023, and the academics and research centers segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate of over 9.8% in the coming years.
Medicines accounted for the largest market share by intervention type in 2023. However, medical device segment is estimated to witness the highest growth rate of around 10.0% in the near future.
In 2023, North America held the highest share of 33.70% of the market by region.The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate of over 10.1% in the coming years.
Grand View Research has segmented the global veterinary clinical trials market based on animal, indication, intervention, sponsor, and region:
Veterinary Clinical Trials Animal Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Companion Animal
Canine
Feline
Equine
Livestock Animal
Other Animals
Veterinary Clinical Trials Indication Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Orthopedics
Cardiology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Other Indication
Veterinary Clinical Trials Intervention Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Medicines
Medical Device
Others
Veterinary Clinical Trials Sponsor Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
Pharmaceutical And Biopharmaceutical Companies
Academics And Research Centers
Others
Veterinary Clinical Trials Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
Rest of Middle East & Africa
List of Key Players in the Veterinary Clinical Trials Market
Charles River Laboratory
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH.
Argenta
Bioagile Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.
Veterinary Research Management
Merck & Co., Inc.
Labcorp Drug Development
OCR - Oncovet Clinical Research
Vivesto AB
Vetbiolix
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