Animal Genetics Market (2025-2032)
The Animal Genetics Market is expected to reach $9.12 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2032.
- Published
- May 2024
- Pages
- 280
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MRHC - 1041180
- Base year
- 2024
- 2032 · FORECAST
- $9.12B
- 2032
- $9.12B
- CAGR 2025–2032
- 5.8%
2024 baseline · 2025–2032 forecast at 5.8% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
By Testing Services: In 2025, the Genetic Disease Testing Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
By Animal Type: In 2025, the Livestock Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
By Sample Type: In 2025, the Blood Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
By End User: In 2025, the Animal Breeders Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 280 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| CAGR (Value) | 5.8% |
| Market Size (Value) | USD 9.12 Billion by 2032 |
| Segments Covered | By Testing Services · DNA Profile Testing · Genetic Traits Testing · Coat Colour & Pattern · Body Size · Other Coat Traits · Other Body Features · Genetic Disease Testing · Infectious Diseases · Inherited Disorders · Other Testing Services · (Note 1: Other Coat Traits include Coat Length, Coat Texture, Shedding, Furnishing, Hairlessness) · (Note 2: Other Body Features include Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) Testing, Muzzle Length, Tail Length, Eye Colour, Chondrodysplasia (CDPA) (Leg Length), and Back Muscling & Bulk Testing.) · (Note 3: Other Testing Services include DNA Sex testing, Breed Discovery Analysis, and Allergy Testing.) · By Animal Type · Companion Animals · Dogs · Cats · Livestock · Poultry · Porcine · Bovine · Fish · Other Animals · (Note: Other Animals Include Turkeys, Birds, Equine, and Sheep.) · By Sample Type · Blood · Tissue · Semen · Embryo · Other Sample Types · (Note: Other Sample Types include Buccal Swab, Dewclaw, and Hair strain) · By End User · Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics · Academic & Research Institutes · Animal Breeders · Pet Owners |
| Countries Covered | North America (U.S. and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America), and the Middle East & Africa |
| Key Companies | Animal Genetics, Inc. (U.S), Zoetis Inc. (U.S), Mars Petcare (Part of Mars, Incorporated) (U.S.), Embark Veterinary, Inc. (U.S.), Neogen Corporation (U.S.), Basepaws Inc., LABOKLIN GMBH & CO.KG (Germany), Generatio GmbH (Germany), Vetgen LLC (U.S.), FarmLab Diagnostics (Ireland) and EasyDNA (Part of Genetic Technologies Limited) (U.S.). |
Report overview
Segments covered: animal, end user. Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America.
The expansion of this market is propelled by a surge in demand for precision breeding methods to enhance the health and productivity of livestock and companion animals. Additionally, there is a growing awareness among farmers and pet owners regarding the advantages of genetic testing for diagnosing infectious diseases. The increasing adoption of advanced genomic technologies in both livestock and companion animal sectors further contributes to market growth. Government initiatives and funding support for animal genetic research and development also play a significant role.
Moreover, the rise in the prevalence of genetic diseases in animals and the emergence of markets with expanding populations of livestock and pets, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, offer lucrative growth opportunities. Additionally, the development of portable and cost-effective genetic testing solutions for on-farm and near-animal applications is anticipated to drive market expansion further.
Report infographic
Market dynamics
5 factors across 3 forcesRising Prevalence of Genetic Diseases & Importance of Studying Genetic Susceptibility in Animals
Being able to predict genetic diseases is crucial for controlling their occurrence and spread, especially in animals. Predictive measures inform breeding decisions, helping to minimize the transmission of defective genes. In pet animals, common genetic diseases like cancer, progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, and congenital heart anomalies pose significant risks. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, roughly 25% of dogs will experience neoplasia, and nearly half of those over ten years old will develop cancer.
In livestock, susceptibility to diseases, including infectious ones, is largely determined by genetic factors. For example, Teagasc Agriculture and Food Development Authority's research in Ireland found that 47% of cows were susceptible to liver fluke infections based on their genetic makeup. This underscores the importance of genetic testing in assessing disease susceptibility in animals. By identifying genetic predispositions to diseases, farmers can implement preventive measures to control or mitigate their impact, reducing production losses.
Increasing Demand for Precision Breeding Techniques to Improve Livestock and Companion Animal Health and Productivity
Genetic diversity, which encompasses variations in allele frequencies and combinations among different breeds of farm animal species, profoundly impacts animal production and health. Precision breeding techniques leverage genetic information to inform breeding decisions and manipulate animal genetics to achieve desired traits or outcomes. Farmers and breeders increasingly seek methods to enhance operational efficiency, including improving livestock health, productivity, and profitability.
Precision breeding offers a targeted approach by selecting animals with favorable genetic traits such as disease resistance, high milk production, or rapid growth rates. This approach is motivated by factors such as the growing importance of animal breeding as an economic driver, shifting environmental conditions, and increased demand for high-quality meat products.
To facilitate informed breeding decisions, animal genetic tests are conducted to elucidate genes associated with specific traits or animal genomics. Consequently, the rise of precision breeding is anticipated to drive the adoption of genetic testing among farmers and animal breeders.
Table of contents
12 chapters · 127 sections · 280 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2025) | Fastest growth (2025–2032) |
|---|---|---|
| By Testing Service | Genetic Disease Testing | Genetic disease testing |
| By Animal Type | Livestock | Companion animal |
| By Sample Type | Blood | — |
| By End User | Animal Breeders | Animal breeders |
By Testing Service
- The Genetic Disease Testing Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
- The genetic traits testing segment is expected to account for the largest share of 45.1% of the animal genetics market.
- The significant market share of this segment is attributed to the rising animal precision and cross-breeding practices for maximum production traits in farm animals, the rising need for the identification of traits such as amount of milk and high muscle mass-related genes in livestock, and the growing adoption of genetic testing to identify ancestry and authenticity of breeds in pets majorly in dogs by the breeders and associations.
- However, the genetic disease testing segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of 6.7% during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
- This growth is driven by the high prevalence of infectious diseases in livestock with a risk of causing an outbreak, high expenditure by pet parents on pet health, and the high prevalence of metabolic disorders such as cancer, hip dysplasia, and heart disorders.
By Animal Type
- The Livestock Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
- The companion animals segment is expected to account for the largest share of 51.7% of the animal genetics market.
- The significant market share of this segment is attributed to the growing pet population globally, rising expenditure on pet health, growing demand for pet breeding and purebreds leading to ancestry testing in companion animals, majorly in dogs, and growing genetic modifications in dogs due to selective breeding.
- Similarly, the companion animal segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate of 6.6% during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
- This growth is driven by the rising demand for testing from pet animal breeders, the increase in companion animal disease testing for early and rapid diagnosis of infectious diseases, growing importance of the genetic susceptibility of an animal towards an infectious disease.
By Sample Type
- The Blood Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
- The blood segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market.
- Blood serves as a prevalent source of DNA for genetic testing in animals due to its relative purity and ability to collect large quantities.
- In canine genetic testing, blood samples or cheek swabs are commonly utilized.
- Although cheek swabs are convenient to obtain, the quality and quantity of DNA extracted from them may fluctuate based on factors such as the type of swab used and the cleanliness of the dog's mouth.
- In contrast, blood samples consistently yield higher quality and quantity of DNA, ensuring the retrieval of pure genetic samples and the generation of accurate results.
- The blood segment is expected to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period 2025-2032.
- The significant growth of this segment is attributed to advantages such as easy availability of samples, ease in bloodline (parentage) testing, internationally accepted for animal genetic testing, and its use in profiling to identify cattle in theft cases.
By End User
- The Animal Breeders Segment to Dominate the Animal Genetics Market
- The animal breeders segment is expected to account for the largest share of the animal genetics market.
- The significant market share of this segment is attributed to increased demand for animal genetic testing from animal breeders to produce high-quality livestock, increasing animal disease outbreaks, the need for improved immunity in animals, and the rise in animal traits testing from animal breeders to produce different colors.
- Similarly, the animal breeders segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period of 2022–2032.
- Rising demand for genetically superior breeds of dogs as pets, rising involvement of pets in competitions, and growing adoption of genetics tests to check for traits for cross-breeding of livestock are the factors driving the market growth.
Geographic analysis
North America
Largest shareIn 2025, North America is expected to account for the largest share of 34.2% of the animal genetics market, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific. In North America, the U.S. accounted for the largest share in 2025. The significant market share of the U.S. can be attributed to several key factors, including the increased benefits and convenience of animal genetic testing, the presence of key market players, an increase in the adoption of genetic approaches for animal breeding, and a robust animal healthcare infrastructure in the country.
Asia-Pacific
Fastest growthMoreover, the market in Asia-Pacific is slated to register the highest growth rate of 6.8% due to significantly growing markets such as India and China. The growth of this market is attributed to the large amounts of animal-derived products, large base of livestock, rising production and consumption of dairy products, rising awareness regarding animal health, and growing pet adoption in the countries.
Competitive landscape
- October 2022
Embark Veterinary, Inc. (U.S.) launched Age Test, the first of its first-of-its-kind product in the dog DNA industry. The test uses the cutting-edge field of epigenetics to study how genes work when the dog is born.
- May 2022
Neogen Corporation (U.S.) and Gencove, Inc. (U.S.), a low-pass whole genome sequencing and analysis software company, launched InfiniSEEK, a cost-effective and innovative solution for whole genome sequencing and genotyping solutions for cattle breeders.
- June 2022
Zoetis Inc. (U.S.) entered into an agreement with Basepaws Inc. (U.S.), a petcare genetics company, to enhance its portfolio in the precision animal health space.
- Animal Genetics, Inc. (U.S)
- Zoetis Inc. (U.S)
- Mars P
Frequently asked questions
This study offers a detailed assessment of the animal genetics market, including the market sizes & forecasts for market segments such as animal type, testing services, sample type, and end user. The study also provides an in-depth analysis of various segments & subsegments of the animal genetics market at the regional and country levels.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2024). Animal Genetics Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2025-2032) (Report No. MRHC - 1041180). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/animal-genetics-market-5863