- The global AI in animal health market is projected to reach $4.21 billion by 2030, growing at a 19.6% CAGR.
- Microsoft, IBM, Zoetis, Merck Animal Health and IDEXX Laboratories are among the companies identified as leading innovators in the market.
- AI adoption is accelerating across veterinary diagnostics, predictive analytics, livestock monitoring and precision farm management.
- Wearable monitoring devices, automated feeding systems and AI-powered health management platforms are expected to fuel future growth.
- North America currently leads the market, while Asia-Pacific is forecast to experience the fastest growth.
The market for artificial intelligence in animal health is expected to grow rapidly over the remainder of the decade as veterinary practices, livestock producers and animal health companies increasingly adopt AI-powered technologies to improve diagnostics, monitoring and clinical decision-making. According to Research and Markets, the global market is forecast to expand from $2.06 billion in 2026 to $4.21 billion by 2030.
The report attributes the growth to rising investment in digital veterinary tools, increasing demand for advanced animal healthcare, and continued adoption of machine learning and predictive analytics across both companion animal and livestock sectors. Technologies such as wearable monitoring devices, automated feeding systems and AI-driven health management platforms are expected to become increasingly important as producers and veterinarians seek earlier disease detection and more efficient care delivery.
Industry leaders expand AI capabilities
Research and Markets identifies Microsoft, IBM, Zoetis, Merck Animal Health, IDEXX Laboratories, VCA Animal Hospitals and IVC Evidensia among the organizations driving innovation in AI-powered animal health solutions. Other companies highlighted include SignalPET, PetPace, Connecterra, ImpriMed, GuardianVets and Halter, reflecting the growing role of technology companies and startups alongside established animal health leaders.
The report also notes recent investments and acquisitions that demonstrate the industry’s momentum, including GEA Group’s acquisition of CattleEye to strengthen AI-powered dairy herd monitoring capabilities and the introduction of AI-based cattle feed recommendation technology by Precision Livestock Technologies.
AI adoption accelerates across veterinary medicine
Researchers expect continued growth in AI applications supporting veterinary diagnostics, treatment planning, genomic analysis, telemedicine and livestock health monitoring. Increasing spending on animal healthcare and ongoing advances in machine learning are expected to further accelerate adoption across veterinary clinics, research institutions and commercial livestock operations.
While North America remains the largest AI animal health market today, Asia-Pacific is projected to experience the fastest growth through 2030. The report notes that tariffs affecting imported AI hardware may increase costs in some regions but could also encourage domestic development of AI-enabled veterinary technologies.
The full AI in Animal Health Market Report 2026 is available from Research and Markets at: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/o1kejx
Information sourced from the Research and Markets AI in Animal Health Market Report 2026.
