Animal Feed Testing Services Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The animal feed testing services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.52% to reach a market size of US$1.823 billion by 2028

The animal feed testing services market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace throughout the forecast period. Feed testing reduces the contamination level of the ingredients and helps in improving the overall health of animals. The increasing number of animal infections and diseases along with technological advancements are expected to propel the growth of the animal feed testing services market. Moreover, the government's strict regulations for animal feed standards endanger the situation of animal demands for animal feed testing services thereby increasing the market size.  

Growing Concern for Animal Health and Safety

Animal health is crucial just as human health. The growing concern for animal health among livestock owners, government, and farmers is expected to drive the animal feed testing market. It has been shown for a long time that animals are easily infected through contaminated food for instance a study conducted by UK workers in 1948 showed the infection of non-typhi serotypes to chicks through feed contaminated by rodents. This growing animal health concern coupled with increasing demand for quality animal feed is anticipated to drive the animal feed testing services market.

Increasing Awareness of Animal Nutrition

The owners and trainers of animals are now aware of the nutrition needed by their animals. Various resources are there that help to get information about animal nutrition. For instance, the Oregan State University released a guide to principles of animal nutrition and the UN FAO released the Animal Production and Health Manual which provides quality assurance in feed analysis laboratories. Moreover, the companies are introducing an awareness scheme for enhanced animal nutrition accredited with certified testing and its benefits. All these efforts leading to increased awareness are expected to drive the growth of animal feed testing services market size.

Solid Relation between Animal Health and Human Health

The earth’s population is growing consequently the connection between humans and animals is increasing. Human health is strongly connected with animal health for example the cause for more than half of the human infections are animal-transmitted viruses or bacteria like rabies and salmonella. According to the Economic Times, more than two billion people are affected by zoonotic disease annually causing nearly two million deaths worldwide. Humans are dependent on animal products for most of their intake and in developing countries like India, almost 70% of the population is engaged in the farming and agriculture sector having daily interaction with animals. The connection between animal health and human health raises a need for food testing to prevent animal diseases and it is expected to aid the animal feed testing services market.

Government Regulations and Food Standards

The governments of the majority of countries have established regulatory standards and guidelines for animal feed. For instance, in the USA, animal food must be approved as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) or by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). In Europe, regulation number 1831/2003 sets a guideline to be followed for pre-market approval of feed additives. In Canada, all animal feed must be approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). These stringent guidelines and regulations set the requirement for animal feed testing services and it is expected to boost the market size during the forecasted period.

Opportunities for New Entrants

The market potential of animal feed testing services during the forecast period is imperative thereby providing a great opportunity for the new entrants. Improved technological developments and continuous innovation can be the focus area for the market players. Moreover, sustainable testing techniques by reducing the negative environmental impact is another major factor to be considered. The increasing food trade and globalization with lenient economic regulations give rise to an opportunity to enter the animal feed testing services market.

North America is expected to emerge as a significant market

Based on the geography, North America is expected to contribute a significant market share in the animal feed testing services market. The major factors attributed to this share and growth can be the rising awareness among American livestock producers, increasing rodent diseases, and their effect on human health. Moreover, the major testing companies are located in the region such as Neogen Corporation, Charm Sciences, and others which will further help in the market growth of animal feed testing services.  

Animal Feed Testing Services Key Market Players

• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA is one of the world’s leading testing and inspection companies since 1870. The company provides solutions to different industries such as health & nutrition, knowledge solutions, oil and gas industries, sustainability solutions, and natural resources.
• Bureau Veritas is a leading partner in two food certification programs namely FAMI-QS and Safe Feed Safe Food (SF/SF). It ensures a safe and wholesome supply of feed for the enhanced growth of animals.
• Intertek Group plc, a UK-based company is serving the agriculture and food industry for more than 130 years. The company provides solutions in animal feed analysis, nutritional value, food quality, feed formulation, contamination, investigation, and others.

Key Market Development

• In April 2023, VETQAS Proficiency testing by APHA Scientific introduced an online ordering system. Now the customers can order the proficiency test schemes online for the year 2023-24 by entering the existing username. 
• In June 2020, SGS launched an animal feed security program to test important factors affecting the health and nutrition of animals. This program helps in testing, verifying, inspecting, and certifying different animal feed production processes. 

Segmentation:

By Testing Type

• Pathogen Testing
• Fats and Oils Analysis
• Feed Ingredient Analysis
• Metal and Mineral Analysis
• Pesticides and Fertilizers Analysis
• Drugs and Antibiotics Analysis
• Mycotoxin Testing
• Nutritional Labeling
• Proximate Analysis
• Others

By Feed Type

• Pet Food
• Equine Feeds
• Aquatic Animals Feeds
• Poultry Feed
• Cattle Feed
• Swine Feed
• Others

By Equipment Type

• Bomb Calorimeter
• Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)
• Gas Chromatograph-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID)
• Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS)
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Others

• By End-Users

• Manufacturers
• Third-Party Testers
• Growers / Non-Profits

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others