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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1949471
獸醫參考實驗室市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會及預測(依服務類型、應用、動物種類、地區及競爭格局分類,2021-2031年)Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Services Type, By Application, By Animal Type, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球獸醫參考實驗室市場預計將從 2025 年的 59.6 億美元成長到 2031 年的 82.1 億美元,複合年成長率為 5.47%。
這些實驗室作為專業中心,提供從臨床病理學、微生物學到毒理學等全方位的診斷服務,其能力遠遠超出普通獸醫診所的內部診療能力。該行業的成長主要受通用感染疾病發病率上升和伴侶動物數量增加的推動,進而增加了對精準診斷工具的需求。根據美國寵物用品協會(APPA)預測,到2024年,美國寵物行業的總支出預計將達到1520億美元,其中獸醫護理和產品銷售將達到398億美元,這凸顯了對動物福利的巨額投入以及診斷的重要性。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 59.6億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 82.1億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 5.47% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 細菌學 |
| 最大的市場 | 北美洲 |
儘管市場有所成長,但仍面臨許多挑戰,包括合格獸醫和病理學家嚴重短缺。人才短缺會限制檢查室的處理能力,延長診斷結果的周轉時間,可能對動物健康管理產生負面影響。此外,高昂的先進診斷檢測費用也給部分寵物飼主和畜牧養殖戶帶來了負擔,阻礙了經濟低度開發地區的市場成長。
市場擴張主要受寵物保險日益普及和獸醫護理成本上漲的推動。這使得複雜的診斷程序更加經濟實惠,而且隨著飼主越來越將寵物視為家庭成員,他們也更願意投資於全面的護理,包括用於慢性病和通用感染疾病管理的專業參考實驗室服務。雖然這些檢測的高昂費用可能成為一大障礙,但保險覆蓋有效地消除了經濟障礙,並促使檢體數量增加。根據北美寵物健康保險協會發布的《2025年產業趨勢報告》的數據,預計到2024年底,北美投保寵物的數量將增加12.2%,達到703萬隻。這使得獸醫能夠在預算限制下開立必要的診斷檢測。
分子診斷技術的進步和診斷資訊生態系統的整合,透過提高準確性和效率,正在推動產業成長。數位病理學的應用,能夠更快地獲得結果並更準確地識別傳染性病原體,從而滿足了日益成長的專業檢測需求。主要企業正透過強化儀器平台和擴展檢測網路來把握這一機會。例如,IDEXX Laboratories在2025年2月報告稱,受伴侶動物診斷強勁需求的推動,2024年全年收入將達到38.98億美元。此外,市場規模本身也支撐著這一成長。根據歐洲寵物工業聯合會(FEDIAF)2025年發布的報告,約有1.39億歐洲家庭至少擁有一隻寵物,顯示寵物服務市場具有巨大的發展潛力。
全球獸醫檢測參考實驗室市場面臨的一大瓶頸是熟練的獸醫專業人員和病理學家嚴重短缺。參考實驗室依靠專業知識來解讀複雜的診斷結果,例如組織病理學和分子檢測,這些結果超出了普通獸醫的診療範圍。認證病理學家的短缺嚴重阻礙了實驗室的運作效率,並導致檢測結果延遲。這種延遲會削弱市場的價值提案,因為獸醫需要快速獲得診斷訊息,以便為患者制定及時有效的治療方案。
人才短缺對市場擴充性和產生收入造成了具體限制。根據歐洲獸醫聯合會統計,2024年接受調查的獸醫專業人士中,49%的人表示招募和人員短缺是他們面臨的主要營運挑戰。這種普遍存在的人才短缺持續阻礙檢查室提高檢測量和拓展地理範圍,即便對先進診斷的需求不斷成長。因此,無法招募和留住關鍵員工阻礙了該行業充分利用動物保健領域日益成長的資金投入。
人工智慧 (AI) 和機器學習在病理學領域的應用正在改變診斷工作流程,透過自動化分析複雜檢體,有助於緩解病理學家短缺的問題。實驗室擴大使用演算法工具對細胞學和組織學切片進行預篩檢,在人工檢驗之前高精度地識別異常,從而加快病例處理速度。這種轉變利用深度學習來提高診斷的可靠性和擴充性。根據 GlobalPETS 引用的一項 2024 年 4 月的調查,39.2% 的獸醫專業人員已採用人工智慧工具,其中 34.1% 專門將其用於診斷和疾病檢測。
同時,透過併購進行的策略性市場整合正在積極重塑競爭格局,主要企業紛紛收購區域性檢測機構,以獲得獨特的檢測組合和更廣泛的業務覆蓋。這一趨勢使得專業服務提供者,尤其是那些專注於先進基因和分子檢測的機構,能夠快速整合,從而有效地集中診斷專業知識。這種整合使跨國公司能夠統一檢測標準並簡化供應鏈。例如,瑪氏公司於2024年7月完成了對法國Servais Vet和Antagen兩家檢測機構的收購,從而擴展了其在歐洲的診斷能力。
The Global Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market is projected to expand from USD 5.96 Billion in 2025 to USD 8.21 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.47%. These laboratories function as specialized hubs providing comprehensive diagnostic services-ranging from clinical pathology and microbiology to toxicology-that exceed the in-house capabilities of standard veterinary clinics. Growth in this sector is largely fueled by the rising incidence of zoonotic diseases and the increasing ownership of companion animals, which drive the need for precise diagnostic tools. According to the American Pet Products Association, total U.S. pet industry expenditures hit $152 billion in 2024, with veterinary care and product sales contributing $39.8 billion, highlighting the significant financial commitment to animal welfare and the essential role of diagnostics.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 5.96 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 8.21 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 5.47% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Bacteriology |
| Largest Market | North America |
Despite this growth, the market encounters hurdles, specifically a severe scarcity of qualified veterinary professionals and pathologists. This workforce deficit limits laboratory throughput and slows diagnostic turnaround times, potentially compromising animal health management. Additionally, the substantial expense of advanced diagnostic testing can restrict access for certain pet owners and livestock producers, thereby hindering market growth in economically constrained regions.
Market Driver
The expansion of the market is heavily influenced by the increasing uptake of pet insurance and rising veterinary spending, which make complex diagnostic procedures more affordable. As owners increasingly treat pets as family members, there is a stronger inclination to fund comprehensive healthcare, including specialized reference lab services for managing chronic and zoonotic diseases. Although the high price of these tests can be a deterrent, insurance coverage effectively removes financial barriers, leading to higher sample volumes. Data from the North American Pet Health Insurance Association's 'State of the Industry Report 2025' indicates that the number of insured pets in North America rose by 12.2% to 7.03 million by the end of 2024, allowing veterinarians to order necessary diagnostics without budget constraints.
Technological progress in molecular diagnostics and the integration of diagnostic information ecosystems also drive industry growth by improving accuracy and efficiency. The adoption of digital pathology facilitates rapid turnaround times and precise identification of infectious agents, addressing the growing demand for specialized testing. Leading companies are leveraging this by enhancing instrument platforms and extending laboratory networks; for instance, IDEXX Laboratories reported a full-year 2024 revenue of $3.898 billion in February 2025, attributed to strong demand for companion animal diagnostics. Furthermore, the sheer scale of the market supports this growth, with FEDIAF reporting in 2025 that roughly 139 million European households own at least one pet, indicating immense potential for service penetration.
Market Challenge
A critical bottleneck for the Global Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market is the severe shortage of skilled veterinary professionals and pathologists. Reference laboratories rely on specialized expertise to interpret complex diagnostics, such as histopathology and molecular testing, which are beyond the scope of general clinics. A lack of board-certified pathologists significantly hampers operational efficiency, resulting in delayed test results. This lag diminishes the market's value proposition, as veterinarians depend on rapid diagnostic insights to implement timely and effective treatment strategies for their patients.
This workforce limitation imposes a tangible cap on market scalability and revenue generation. According to the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, 49 percent of veterinary professionals surveyed in 2024 identified recruitment difficulties and staff shortages as major operational challenges. Such widespread personnel deficits mean that laboratories often struggle to increase testing volumes or expand geographically, even as demand for advanced diagnostics grows. Consequently, the inability to recruit and retain essential staff prevents the industry from fully leveraging the rising financial investment in animal healthcare.
Market Trends
The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into pathology is transforming diagnostic workflows by automating the analysis of complex samples, thereby mitigating the shortage of available pathologists. Laboratories are increasingly utilizing algorithmic tools to pre-screen cytological and histological slides, identifying abnormalities with high precision prior to human verification to speed up case processing. This shift utilizes deep learning to bolster diagnostic confidence and scalability; a survey cited by GlobalPETS in April 2024 noted that 39.2% of veterinary professionals have adopted AI tools, with 34.1% specifically applying them for diagnosis and disease detection.
Concurrently, strategic market consolidation through mergers and acquisitions is aggressively reshaping the competitive environment as major entities acquire regional laboratories to gain proprietary testing portfolios and wider reach. This trend enables the swift integration of specialized providers, particularly those focused on advanced genetic and molecular testing, effectively centralizing diagnostic expertise. Such consolidation permits multinational corporations to unify testing standards and streamline supply chains; for example, Mars, Incorporated finalized its acquisition of the French networks Cerba Vet and ANTAGENE in July 2024 to broaden its diagnostic capabilities across Europe.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market.
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