Veterinary Antibiotics Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Veterinary Antibiotics Market Analysis

The veterinary antibiotics market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period.

The demand for veterinary antibiotics was severely hampered due to the significant impact on veterinary practice during the lockdown period. The diagnosis rate of veterinary infection declined during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strict lockdown imposed in the majority of the countries was responsible for the negative impact on the veterinary practice along with the decline in demand for veterinary drugs including veterinary antibiotics. According to the study published by the British Veterinary Association, in May 2022, 32.8% of pet owners recorded difficulties in accessing veterinary healthcare during the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown. Veterinary healthcare facilities were open for emergency procedures however most of the prophylactic treatments were delayed for the animals.

Moreover, the disruption in the supply chain of veterinary pharmaceutical products, along with the reallocation of veterinarians for the management of COVID-19 had a significant impact on veterinary treatment which significantly hampered the market growth. Due to the above-mentioned factors, the majority of veterinary pharmaceutical companies recorded a significant decline in product sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Furthermore, the increasing number of animal health concerns along with the growing awareness about veterinary diseases is anticipated to drive the adoption of veterinary antibiotics during the forecast period. The growing number of livestock in developing as well as developed countries are also supporting market growth. According to the data published by, Eurostat (European Union), there were more than 142 million pigs, 76 million bovine animals, 60 million sheep, and 11 million goats in European countries by the end of December 2021.

Moreover, the large number of pet owners and rising expenditure on animal health are also driving the demand for animal medicines including veterinary antibiotics. According to the data published by HealthforAnimals, the population of pets in European nations is more than 215 million pet owners as compared to China which had more than 131 million pet owners in 2021. Furthermore, the increasing number of veterinary insurance holders is also anticipated to drive the market for various animal medicines including veterinary antibiotics.

However, stringent regulations and increasing antibiotic resistance among food-producing animals, along with the scarcity of veterinarians and skilled farm workers hinder the market growth.

Veterinary Antibiotics Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, veterinary antibiotics are primarily used to treat infectious diseases as well as preventative treatment for livestock and companion animals. The veterinary antibiotics market is segmented by Animal Type (Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Sheep & Goats, Companion Animals, and Other Animal Types), Drug Class (Tetracyclines, Penicillin, Sulfonamides, Macrolides, and Other Drug Classes), Dosage Form (Oral Powder, Oral Solutions, Injections, and Other Dosage Forms), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.