PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1812627
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1812627
The global dairy herd management market is projected to reach USD 8.88 billion by 2032 from USD 4.99 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 8.6%. The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing adoption of automated technologies in dairy farms and the rising demand for high-quality milk production.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2024-2032 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
Units Considered | Value (USD billion) |
Segments | Offering, Application, End User |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America |
Growing concerns about animal health and productivity have further boosted the demand for advanced herd management solutions. However, the market faces challenges such as high initial costs, limited technical expertise in small and medium-scale farms, and data integration issues. Furthermore, the expansion of precision livestock farming and integration of IoT and AI-driven solutions continue to create market opportunities in the dairy herd management market.
By offering, the hardware segment held the highest share in 2024.
The hardware segment held the largest market share in 2024, driven by widespread adoption of automated systems such as milk meters, sensors, smart collars, and milking parlors, which play a significant role in monitoring herd health, reproduction, and milk harvesting. Additionally, the rising adoption of automated feeder systems and cow sorting systems, which help in cattle feeding, weighing, and identification have further boosted the market growth.
By application, the health management segment is projected to record the highest CAGR between 2025 and 2030.
The health management segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period due to the increasing need for early disease detection, fertility monitoring, and overall cattle wellness to ensure sustainable dairy production. Additionally, advanced health monitoring solutions such as sensors, wearable devices, and automated monitoring systems are widely adopted to track animal behavior, detect anomalies, and reduce disease-related conditions. Moreover, integration of AI and IoT systems for continuous monitoring of herd health is expected to accelerate the demand, making this the fastest-growing segment in the dairy herd management market.
Europe accounted for the largest share in 2024.
North America held the largest market share in 2024, owing to the strong presence of advanced dairy farming practices, well-established dairy cooperatives, and higher adoption of automated milking systems. Countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Ireland implement precision livestock farming technologies, thereby enhancing milk productivity and ensuring animal welfare. Moreover, increasing government initiatives and strong R&D activities by leading dairy herd technology providers further fuel the market growth. The combination of regulatory support, increasing farmer awareness, and technological advancements has positioned Europe as the leading segment in the dairy herd management market.
The major players operating in the dairy herd management market are DeLaval (Sweden), Merck & Co., Inc. (US), GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Afimilk Ltd. (Israel), BouMatic (US), Nedap N.V. (Netherlands), Fullwood JOZ (UK), Dairymaster (Ireland), Lely (Netherlands), and VAS (US).
Research Coverage
This report examines the dairy herd management market based on offering, application, end user, and region. It also considers factors such as drivers and restraints that influence market growth. The report highlights opportunities and challenges within the market and offers details about the competitive landscape for market leaders. Additionally, it analyzes micro markets concerning their individual growth trends and forecasts the revenue of market segments across five main regions and their respective countries.
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