U.S. Animal Health Market Size To Reach $19.77 Billion By 2030

U.S. Animal Health Market Growth & Trends

The U.S. animal health market size is expected to reach USD 19.77 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.97% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is primarily driven by growing animal population and ownership rates, increased expenditure on animals, an increasing focus on preventative animal healthcare, advances in veterinary medicine, and rising R&D investment in veterinary pharmaceuticals to launch innovative products. For instance, in November 2024, Bimeda launched MoxiSolv Injection (moxidectin), an FDA-approved parasiticide for beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, in a convenient, non-shattering 500 mL plastic bottle.

Furthermore, the industry is also driven by rising incidences of zoonotic diseases, increased livestock population, growing focus on preventive care, and growing animal expenditure. The livestock population in the U.S. has increased, with significant growth in cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry being raised for meat production. For instance, as of January 2024, the U.S. had 87.8 million cattle and 74.97 million swine stock, according to the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service's Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report. This substantial livestock population necessitates comprehensive veterinary care and medical interventions to maintain health and productivity.

In addition, the economic significance of the cattle industry, which contributes over USD 70 billion annually, has driven stakeholders to prioritize health management to mitigate potential losses due to diseases. The rising consumer demand for high-quality beef and dairy products and growing awareness of sustainable farming practices have also played a crucial role in adopting health management solutions for cattle. Government-backed initiatives and enhanced veterinary services in rural areas further strengthen the sector, ensuring its continued expansion.

Additionally, increasing approval of medicated feed additives significantly drives the market by improving livestock health and production efficiency. For instance, in June 2024, The FDA approved Elanco's methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer (3-NOP), for lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer can reduce methane emissions by 30% per cow, potentially lowering emissions equivalent to removing 285,000 cars from the road annually if used by one million cows. This innovation offers financial incentives for dairy farmers through carbon markets, supporting sustainability efforts and meeting global climate goals. In partnership with dsm-Firmenich, Elanco will market Bovaer across North America, contributing to sustainable farming practices and enhancing the dairy industry’s competitiveness.

Similarly, rapid advancements in veterinary medicine present lucrative opportunities in the industry. Improvements in animal pharmaceuticals result in the development of more focused and efficient therapies for many kinds of animal illnesses and ailments. Furthermore, the demand for innovative veterinary medications is being driven by new drugs and therapies that provide better results for animals, decreased side effects, and increased efficacy. For instance, in September 2024, Merck Animal Health expanded its NOBIVAC NXT vaccine platform by launching NOBIVAC NXT FeLV, the first RNA vaccine for feline leukemia virus (FeLV). This innovative vaccine offers optimized protection against FeLV, a common feline infectious disease, and is expected to be available at veterinary clinics nationwide. Similarly, in June 2024, Bimeda launched Bimasone, the first FDA-approved generic flumethasone, used to treat inflammation and allergic conditions in horses, dogs, and cats.

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U.S. Animal Health Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the pharmaceuticals segment accounted for the highest revenue share in 2024. However, the biologics segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

• Based on animals, the production animal segment held the largest share in 2024 owing to rising incidences of zoonotic diseases, increased livestock population, growing focus on preventive care, and increased animal expenditure.

• Based on the type of vaccine, the cattle vaccine segment dominated the market in 2024, and it is expected to grow fastest with a CAGR of 9.52% over the forecast period.

• Based on the route of administration, the oral segment dominated the market with a share in 2024. This growth can be attributed to new product launches such as chewable tablets by the industry players. However, the topical segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.13% over the forecast period.

U.S. Animal Health Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. animal health market based on product, animal type, type of vaccines, disease, route of administration, and distribution channel:

U.S. Animal Health Animal Animal Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Production Animals

  • Poultry

  • Swine

  • Cattle

  • Sheep & Goats

  • Fish

• Companion Animals

  • Dogs

  • Cats

  • Horses

  • Others

U.S. Animal Health Animal Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Biologics

  • Vaccines

    • Attenuated Live Vaccines

    • Inactivated Vaccines

    • Subunit Vaccines

    • DNA Vaccines

    • Recombinant Vaccines

    • Autogenous Vaccines

  • Other Biologics

• Pharmaceuticals

  • Parasiticides

  • Anti-infectives

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Analgesics

  • Others

• Medicinal Feed Additives

U.S. Animal Health Animal Type of Vaccine Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Cattle Vaccine

• Porcine Vaccine

• Poultry Vaccine

• Aquaculture Vaccine

• Other Vaccines

U.S. Animal Health Animal Disease Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Porcine Diseases

• Poultry Diseases

• Cattle Diseases

• Aquaculture Diseases

• Other Diseases

U.S. Animal Health Animal Route of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Oral

• Injectable

  • Subcutaneous

  • Intramuscular

• Intravenous

• Topical

• Other Routes (Intranasal, Otic)

U.S. Animal Health Animal Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Retail

• E-Commerce

• Hospital/ Clinic Pharmacy

List of Key Players in U.S. Animal Health Market

• Zoetis Inc.

• Ceva Santé Animale

• Merck & Co., Inc.

• Vetoquinol S.A.

• Boehringer Ingelheim Gmbh

• Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

• Virbac

• Phibro Animal Health Corporation

• Dechra Pharmaceuticals Plc

• Bimeda, Inc.

• Cargill, Incorporated.

• Aurora Pharmaceutical, Inc.

• Calier