Last Updated: 30 Jul 2025
Source: Statifacts
The animal genetic testing services market size was estimated at USD 1,046 million in 2024 and is projected to be worth around USD 2,376 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.55% from 2025 to 2034. The animal genetic testing services sector is booming due to Foundational Market Value, Demand Replication & Response (FMVDR), high pet ownership rates, and elevated levels of genetic disorders in animals. Growth is also positively affected by application expansion, such as disease diagnostics, parentage testing, breed profiling, and forensics.
| Reports Attributes | Statistics |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 1,046 Million |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 1,133 Million |
| Market Size in 2032 | USD 2,023 Million |
| Market Size by 2034 | USD 2,376 Million |
| CAGR 2025 to 2034 | 8.55% |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 to 2034 |
Animal genetic testing services analyze DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and proteins of animals to detect traits, inherited disorders, or diseases. These services are used across various applications, including optimizing breeding, disease resistance selection, veterinary diagnostics, animal identification, and conservation biology. In 2024, the market momentum for animal genetic testing services is attributed to an increase in education around and awareness to better utilize genetic screening to improve production and minimize disease in livestock. Companion animal genetic testing is also on the rise due to the growing humanization of pets and the willingness of pet owners to invest in advanced healthcare for pets. The services are being used to support industries, including agriculture, veterinary healthcare, animal research, and forensic science. Continued rapid growth in dairy and meat production across the globe is driving demand for genetically specific information on breeds; evolving technology, including next-gen sequencing, is heightening detection potential. In 2024, a number of government-led genomic programs in agriculture are underway in the U.S. and Europe, also increasing the runway for the market.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the animal genetic testing services market by increasing the speed at which researchers can both analyze and interpret complex genomic data. Within the veterinary industry, machine learning is particularly useful when analyzing DNA sequencing data on a large scale using technologies like real-time PCR. Furthermore, AI may be deployed to support the automation of laboratories, reduce human errors, and also simplify and speed up the time in which genetic test results are obtained. Predictive AI models are even helping breeders and veterinary researchers optimize their breeding programs using genotype and phenotype or breeding value relationships. Continued use of predictive analytics and AI will help the industry with more accurately selecting animals with better productivity and disease resistance for the dairy, pork, beef, and lamb industries. AI is fast becoming one of the great enablers of technological growth in the genetic testing space because of its power to enhance precision, scalability, and operational efficiencies. In 2024, Neogen Corporation announced an AI-powered genetic evaluation system intended for use by cattle breeders, which reports detailed genomic reports using predictive analytics.
The market trends in the animal genetic testing services market are driven by rising livestock productivity demands and growth in companion animal ownership.
Rising livestock productivity demands
The growing demand for improved productivity for livestock is a primary factor in the animal genetic testing services market. With the increase in meat and dairy consumption expected in 2024 and 2025 producers are under pressure with improving breeding methods and processes to develop animals with above average yields, better disease resistance, and improved feed conversion ratios, and animal genetic testing services help achieve animal selection that generates desired traits which will reduce the breeding cycles and improve herd quality across the herd. Improvement through genetic selection and testing services is important in countries with large economies and agricultural sectors like India, Brazil, and the United States, where genetic improvement programs have taken hold. Governments and private sector parties are investing in genomic selection as a tool for increasing food security while still supporting animal health and animal welfare. There is a growing need for sustainability in agriculture, and genetic testing is part of the process.
Growth in companion animal ownership
Another very significant accelerator of the animal genetic testing market is the increasing pet ownership, especially in urban environments. In 2024 and 2025, pet parents greater than ever are looking for genetic tests for breed identification, hereditary disease identification, and personalized veterinary care. Pet humanization has pushed the need for services that used to only be available for humans, including DNA screening. Furthermore, pet insurance companies and veterinarians have advised verifying genetic tests to manage chronic conditions and administer preventative care plans. Dog shows, pedigree verification, and behavioral traits are some other examples of use cases that create a demand for test adoption. Pet health is an increasingly soaring awareness demographic that has dual benefits on households' disposable income, allowing for spending toward pet health and increasing health credentials for tests by investigators, clinicians, and researchers. This demand and these services are growing in lockstep with the growing use of genetic testing that is taking place inside veterinary companion animal medicine.
Key restraints holding back the animal genetic testing services market include a lack of standardized testing protocols and limited awareness in emerging markets.
Lack of standardized testing protocols
A major limitation to the growth of the animal genetic testing services market is the absence of standardized norms and regulations within and between regions. In 2024, different quality standards and different approaches to testing (by service companies) produced inconsistent test results that hindered end-user confidence and reliability. This caused problems for end-users and their cross-border breeding programs and livestock trade, where consistent genetic testing data is of utmost importance. In addition, the capacity for smaller veterinary clinics and farming operations to interpret the more complex genomic data is often less, and some do not have any, leading to skepticism about investing in genetic testing services. If testing results and evaluation norms cannot be established at the level of accuracy in testing, sample handling, and results interpretation, then the growth of this vision will be hampered, especially in developing markets.
Limited awareness in emerging markets
While interest is increasing, the main limitations in the animal genetic testing services market are a lack of awareness and educational outreach in developing economies. Many farmers and small animal owners will have little or no knowledge about genetically related testing and benefits in the African, Southeast Asian, and Latin American countries. In less than three years, the lack of access to factual information, language barriers, and cultural ideas will continue to hinder genetic-related testing adoption. In addition, veterinary infrastructure in developing countries is also normally substandard; thus, they do not have the extent of technology or trained personnel to provide genetic testing-related services. While there are public sector programs, they are often sporadic and poorly funded, leaving identifiable gaps in awareness and engagement. Even where services exist, many potential users lack trust in their relevance or value, as there is no guidance. Unless there are deliberate awareness campaigns or regional demonstration projects, the level of penetration into these two markets will be substantially lower than in classified economies.
Key opportunities in the animal genetic testing services market are driven by the expansion of DTC testing kits and integration with livestock traceability.
Expansion of DTC testing kits
A primary opportunity emerging in the marketplace is the burgeoning demand for DTC (direct-to-consumer) animal genetic testing kits. Pet owners and small livestock farmers or owners are increasingly selecting at-home DNA kits available online for ordering and mailing to the lab for analysis in 2024. The ease of convenience for consumers, fast turnaround time, and intelligible reports have enabled genetic testing to expand beyond just clinical settings. Companies are spending money ordering consumer DNA kits and shipping labels, building an e-commerce site for ordering and analysis of samples, subscription service platforms, creating educational/reference-based content, etc. Consumers have become gradually less leery of health tech and personalized veterinary care, enabling the DTC model to have ample opportunities for growth in urban centers throughout the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia. The kits were then expanded to include ancestry, behavior prediction, allergies, and nutrition.
Integration with livestock traceability
The use of genetic testing alongside livestock traceability programs represents a significant opportunity for the market for animal genetic testing. As countries ramp up biosecurity and animal welfare regulations in 2024 and 2025, genetic testing is quickly gaining acceptance as a tool for animal identification and traceability, as well as transparency throughout the supply chain. For instance, the addition of DNA identification to livestock databases will increase confidence and quality assurance measures in tracing animal products, which is becoming a necessity for animal agriculture. DNA identification can eliminate fraud, promote quality control - two significant objectives of animal traceability programs, and is likely to speed up management of animal disease outbreaks. This clearly has advantages for export markets where provenance and origin are essential, as well as quality assurance through the supply chain to the market. Governments are also starting to require animal traceability systems to complete the process of getting meat products from the farm gate to the markets where consumers purchase meat. Genetic testing will add a level of irrefutable accuracy to animal traceability programs.
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The genetic traits test segment dominated the market in 2024 as a result of its significance in selective breeding programs, and especially in livestock. The purpose of these tests is to endeavor to identify inherited traits from the observations of feed efficiency, milk yield, growth rate, and temperament. Users of genetic trait testing continue to increase as the agriculture sector embraces genetic trait testing to enhance productivity and minimize breeding cycles. Cattle and pig producers were the largest users of trait-specific DNA markers, where the mast improvement was achieved by maximizing profit potential with each animal. Genetic trait testing is no longer limited to a testing procedure, as producers are integrating genetic traits into the genomic selection platforms to provide real-time selections in the decision-making process in herd management. With global demand for food increasing and a worldwide push towards sustainable production systems, trait testing usage is continuing to increase.
The genetic disease test segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment in the animal genetic testing services market. Since many pet owners and livestock breeders are becoming aware of inheritable diseases, there is now a substantial market for testing to detect and take preventive action with early intervention. The tests typically service the identification of predisposition for conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats or BLAD in cattle. Veterinarians are increasingly recommending genetic screening to identify potentially genetic diseases that are common amongst certain breeds, and pet insurance companies are recommending testing as well. The implementation of genetic disease tests into practice protocols under routine care workflow has also made it a more 'common practice' whilst also more accessible for pet and livestock owners.
The private segment led the animal genetic testing services market. Compared to public or government providers, it is clear that private companies offered more testing products, quicker reporting to turn around, and customized service to individual customers and large-scale farms. There has also been enormous growth in the availability of direct-to-consumer testing kits in North America and Europe, and that has been paramount for the business model, being a multi-million-dollar industry. Also to mention, private labs are able to invest in research and development and find ways to leverage technology, such as AI and next-generation sequencing technologies, to improve labs' accuracy and service levels. Moreover, services offered by private companies through the use of apps and increased ease of use for clients are a huge factor, as it is convenient. We view privates as huge winners in the market for many reasons, including the partnerships private labs were able to establish quickly with veterinary clinics.
The public segment is expected to witness considerable growth in the forecasted period, driven by increased government support for agricultural genomics, veterinary health programs, and biodiversity conservation. Public institutions, particularly in developing countries, are providing assistance to smallholder farmers through subsidized testing to encourage sustainable breeding practices and disease management. Academic and research institutions are working with public agency partners to provide animal genetic testing for endangered species and species of native breeds. These activities are commonly packaged within a national livestock development plan as well as under a traceability framework, especially in Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
The cattle segment dominated the market in 2024 due to the sector's high levels of growth, with a focus on productivity, disease resistance, and traceability. Genetic tests in cattle are proven technology, primarily used to select highly productive and disease-resistant breeds, especially in dairy and beef production systems. With the global presence of cattle in agribusiness with major trade facilities and economic core elements in various agribusiness forms around the globe (particularly in North America, Brazil, and India), genomic testing performed by major producers is given a higher priority for financial investment. As consumers increasingly demand sustainable production systems in all sectors of food production and more widely by government and corporations, there has been an increased adoption of DNA-based breeding programs using genomic data underpinned by genetic variety. Large-scale producers use genomic selection above traditional single characteristics in order to shorten generation intervals and maximize the bioactive genetics of their production system. As aided evaluation systems for genetic evaluation (for example, assisted by algorithms and artificial intelligence) are more widely adopted, the selection not only becomes accelerated toward the larger production goal, but also more scientifically precise in line with measurable data and defined variation for selection.
The companion animals segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR rate in the forecasted period due to increasing levels of pet ownership in today's society, especially with millennials and Gen Z. In 2024 and 2025, through the humanization of pets, the demand for pet genetic testing is soaring, with more focus on breed identification, hereditary disease detection, and behavior or temperament prediction. Pet parents are actively pursuing prevention, and pet genetic tests are continuing to be included in the expression of veterinary animal diagnosis. Furthermore, the most popular genetic tests for dogs and cats are direct-to-consumer test kits simply because they are less expensive and easy to use. Social media awareness campaigns and collaboration of pet wellness brands and genetic labs help to promote and streamline better reporting of pet DNA testing and will continue to catalyze growth in the market.
North America
North America dominated the animal genetic testing services market with the highest market share due to the advantages of the mature veterinary industry, a well-established presence of livestock, and high pet buying rates. The U.S. and Canada are the world leaders for investment in animal genomics and rising demand for improving livestock performance, specifically in better yields and early detection of disease. North American companies, such as Neogen Corporation and Embark Veterinary, are pioneering the offering of artificial intelligence-supported animal testing services for companion animals and livestock. There is strong governmental support for animal discovery, a healthy amount of innovation in the private sector, and strong support for integrating genetic testing into national animal traceability programs, all contribute to the retention of regional dominance. There is also an increasingly enlarging number of pet owners who recognize the potential benefits of genetic testing for their pets, and a growing demand for at-home genetic testing kits is facilitating greater and faster consumer adoption.
Europe
Europe is expected to grow at the highest CAGR due to continued investments in sustainable agriculture and animal welfare. Throughout 2024 and 2025, EU member states have ramped up genomic research in livestock developments and disease control as food safety and zoonotic concerns intensify. Several nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, and France, promote genomic testing in their national herd improvement schemes. Additionally, adopting regulatory frameworks in Europe that support traceability and methodical organic farming practices will further help drive the adoption of genetic testing, development, and services. The companion animal market in Europe is also expanding and developing, evidenced by increased demand for genetic testing services to screen for hereditary diseases and behavioral traits. There is also a significant opportunity for genetic testing development services to be melded with blockchain-based traceability systems or artificial intelligence, both of which are being utilized in livestock genetics solutions.
The global animal genetic testing services market is considerably competitive with many players worldwide and emerging players with increasing demand for animal breeding and health management. Some of the prominent players in the market are Neogen Corporation, Genetics Australia, Hendrix Genetics BV, URUS Group LP, CRV, Semex, Swine Genetics International, STgenetics, Animal Genetics Inc., Generatio GmbH, Zoetis, and Genus plc.
There are many players in the market but the key players in the market are:
Neogen provides genomic solutions for animal health, food safety, and agricultural productivity in over 100 countries worldwide. Its animal genomics division provides DNA testing services for livestock and companion animals.
Genetics Australia specializes in livestock genetics, breeding, and artificial insemination in Australia and New Zealand. Its goal is to provide high-quality bull semen and genomically tested livestock genetics to improve productivity for commercial dairy and beef producers.
Hendrix Genetics is based in the Netherlands and operates globally in poultry, aquaculture, and swine breeding. It provides genetic solutions, including DNA testing, to improve animal performance and sustainable food production.
Published by Rohan Patil
