- Animal antimicrobials and antibiotics are pharmaceutical agents used to prevent, control, and treat bacterial infections in livestock and companion animals. These drugs play a critical role in maintaining animal welfare, improving feed efficiency, and safeguarding the global food supply
- The escalating demand is primarily driven by the intensification of livestock farming, rising incidences of zoonotic diseases, and the introduction of novel antibiotic formulations by key market players to address evolving bacterial resistance and regulatory compliance
- Europe dominated the animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market with a share of 34.5% in 2024, due to the region’s advanced veterinary healthcare infrastructure, strong regulatory oversight, and increased awareness around animal health and food safety
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market during the forecast period due to population growth, dietary shifts toward animal protein, and expansion of livestock production systems
- Food-producing animals segment dominated the market with a market share of 76.9% in 2024, due to the growing global demand for meat, dairy, and eggs, which necessitates consistent disease prevention and productivity maintenance. Antibiotics and antimicrobials are extensively used in livestock to control infectious diseases, improve feed efficiency, and reduce mortality, especially in intensive farming systems. Emerging economies are seeing increased usage due to expanding animal agriculture and commercial farming practices
