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Veterinary molecular diagnostics involves the use of molecular biology techniques to identify and diagnose animal diseases at the genetic or molecular level. These diagnostics detect specific pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites), genetic mutations, or biomarkers that signal disease, assisting veterinarians in making precise diagnoses and treatment plans.
The main products in veterinary molecular diagnostics include kits, reagents, and instruments. Kits and reagents are crucial for conducting various diagnostic tests on animal samples in laboratories and industrial settings, providing accurate and reliable results necessary for effective treatment and management of diseases. These diagnostics are applicable to both companion animals and livestock, addressing conditions such as infectious and genetic diseases. The primary users of these products are diagnostic laboratories, veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals, and similar facilities.
Tariffs have impacted the veterinary molecular diagnostics market by increasing the cost of imported kits, reagents, and advanced instruments such as PCR machines and DNA sequencers, affecting pricing and accessibility for diagnostic laboratories and veterinary clinics. Segments like kits and reagents and instruments are most affected, particularly in regions such as North America and Europe reliant on imports. However, tariffs have also stimulated local manufacturing, encouraged development of cost-effective diagnostic solutions, and fostered regional innovation in molecular veterinary diagnostics.
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The veterinary molecular diagnostics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.7 billion in 2025 to $0.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of infectious and genetic animal diseases, technological advancements in molecular biology, growth of companion and livestock animal populations, rising veterinary awareness and training, adoption of conventional molecular diagnostic kits.
The veterinary molecular diagnostics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for rapid and accurate molecular diagnostics, adoption of ngs and high-throughput platforms, expansion of veterinary genomics services, integration of ai-driven diagnostic analysis, growing emphasis on preventive veterinary care through molecular testing. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of pcr and rt-pcr-based diagnostics, growing adoption of next-generation sequencing (ngs) in veterinary medicine, development of multiplex diagnostic kits for infectious diseases, integration of molecular diagnostics in routine veterinary care, automation and high-throughput molecular testing solutions.
The high prevalence of zoonotic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the veterinary molecular diagnostics market going forward. Zoonotic diseases are infectious conditions transmitted between animals and humans, caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi. Common examples include rabies, Lyme disease, salmonellosis, toxoplasmosis, and more. The prevalence of these diseases is influenced by factors such as deforestation, wildlife exploitation, intensive animal farming, biodiversity loss, and human mobility. Veterinary molecular diagnostics enable early detection of zoonotic diseases in animals, preventing transmission to humans and improving disease management through rapid and accurate pathogen identification. For example, in December 2025, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a Sweden-based government agency, the number of reported human cases of key zoonotic diseases in 2024-such as campylobacteriosis (168,396 cases) and salmonellosis (79,703 cases)-continued to rise, highlighting the ongoing prevalence of zoonoses in Europe. Therefore, the high prevalence of zoonotic diseases is driving the veterinary molecular diagnostics market.
Leading players in the veterinary molecular diagnostics market are focusing on automation and scalability in diagnostic technologies, such as high-volume testing machines, to enhance diagnostic accuracy, increase testing efficiency, and enable faster disease detection in animals. High-volume testing machines are advanced diagnostic devices capable of processing large numbers of samples efficiently, supporting rapid and accurate analysis in laboratory or clinical settings, especially for large-scale testing. For instance, in June 2023, Iowa State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL), a US-based university, introduced SmartChip, a molecular diagnostic device utilizing quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology. This device can accommodate over 5,000 samples on a plate no larger than a postage stamp, and its capacity increases further when paired with a 384-sample system featuring automated handling. SmartChip employs microfluidic technology, using a sample volume 100 times smaller than standard 96-well machines, to identify targets of interest efficiently.
In April 2023, Mars Incorporated, a US-based diversified manufacturing and petcare company, acquired Heska Corporation for approximately $1.3 billion. Through this acquisition, Mars aimed to strengthen and expand its petcare science and diagnostics capabilities by broadening its veterinary diagnostic offerings and accelerating innovation in point-of-care solutions for the global pet healthcare market. Heska Corporation is a US-based healthcare technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, marketing, and support of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products for veterinary practitioners worldwide.
Major companies operating in the veterinary molecular diagnostics market are Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Zoetis Inc., Illumina Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., bioMerieux S.A., IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., QIAGEN N.V., LGC Group Ltd., Neogen Corporation, Abcam plc, Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd., Bioneer Corporation, INDICAL BIOSCIENCE GmbH, Biochek B.V., Ring Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Ingenetix GmbH, MiDOG Animal Diagnostics LLC, Biolab S.r.l., Bionote USA Inc.
North America was the largest region in the Veterinary Molecular Diagnostics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the veterinary molecular diagnostics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the veterinary molecular diagnostics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The veterinary molecular diagnostics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as diagnostic testing services, surveillance testing, genetic testing, toxicology, and biocompatibility testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The veterinary molecular diagnostics market also includes sales of immunoassay kits, diagnostic software, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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