Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size – By Product, Livestock Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size

The global animal feed probiotics market size was valued at USD 248.3 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.8% from 2025 to 2034. There is now an increasing need for more sustainable and organic ways of enhancing the health and productivity of animals. Probiotics are highly beneficial microorganisms that enhance gut health, immunity, and nutrient absorption.
 

Animal Feed Probiotics Market

They are widely being exploited for improving the livestock growth rate and overall performance. The market for these probiotics is gaining traction, especially due to the global push for reduced use of antibiotics. Moreover, farmers are now able to offer more nutritional animal feeds that satisfies the desire of consumers who want organic and antibiotic-free products by using probiotics for animal feed.

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Trends

There has recently been an increased use of probiotics in aquaculture because of their effectiveness towards formulation for animal specific and monosex culture fisheries. The focus for the future keeps changing, but livestock nutrition and animal health seem to be the priority so far. Additionally, the trend to develop and grow meat without antibiotic use has picked up pace and is ready to take the industry by storm.
 

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Analysis

Probiotics play a very crucial role in promoting better gut health. This leads to the animal being able to grow and increase productivity with zero reliance on antibiotics. There is a mass shift in consumer preferences to seek meat and dairy that was produced without a reliance on antibiotics, which in turn has encouraged farmers to harness the power of probiotics. Furthermore, the global sentiment towards meat and dairy consumption has changed, therefore forcing farmers to place a greater deal of emphasis and focus on animal welfare.
 

For instance, in August 2023, the two biotechnology companies, Austrianova and ProAgni, declared the conclusion of their partnership for the animal type industry due to transformation. Together, their goal is to design and then sell probiotic supplements intended for cattle and other farm animals as a feed additive.
 

Global Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size, By Product, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)

Based on type, the market is divided into lactobacilli, bifidobacterium, streptococcus, bacillus, and others. Lactobacilli dominated the market by generating USD 152.5 million revenue in the year 2024. The effectiveness of lactobacilli in placing probiotics in animal nutrition and the subsequent enhancement of general animal productivity propels the animal feed probiotic market.
 

These microorganisms also help in the reconstruction of the normal flora of the intestines which further aids in nutrient utilization and boosts the immunity of livestock. They produce lactic acid which decreases gut pH. The decrease in pH inhibits the growth of pathogenic organisms, reducing the chances of infections. Lactobacilli are able to be used with a number of different species of animals, such as poultry, swine and cattle.
 

Global Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size, By Product, 2021 - 2034 (USD Million)

Based on livestock, the animal feed probiotics market is divided into poultry, swine, cattle, aquaculture, pet food, equine, and others. The poultry category commands the highest market share of 46%. The animal feed probiotic market has greater penetration of the poultry sector due to the high growth in demand for natural growth promoters and health enhancers.
 

There has been growth in the sector of intensive poultry farming to ensure better feed conversion and good health status of the flock. In this respect, probiotics are important for the gut, absorption of nutrients, and defense, which increases growth rate and productivity. Due to the increase in restrictions on the use of antibiotics in poultry because of resistance, probiotics have become the best choice. There is a large scale of poultry production and a growing demand for antibiotic-free products, which support this segment of the market.
 

 U.S. Animal Feed Probiotics Market Size, 2021- 2034 (USD Million)

The U.S. animal feed probiotics market was valued at USD 38.2 million in 2024. As a result of the growing consumer desire for high-quality meat and dairy products that do not contain antibiotics, the market is expanding. Poultry farmers are turning to probiotics as natural growth promoters because they are increasingly concerned about stomach problems as well as antibiotic resistance.
 

Some governments are encouraging the reduction of antibiotic use in livestock by regulating the use of antibiotics in feeding, so there is also the need for a probiotic alternative. On top of that, new strains of probiotics that are specific to certain species and further behavioral research on probiotics are increasing product usage. The increasing poultry and swine industries are also increasing the prevalence of animal feed probiotics in the United States.


The animal nutrition industry in North America is improving due to investments, specifically the addition of probiotics to livestock feed. The feed improves animal performance, digestion, and immunity. Probiotics in the aquaculture sector are used for prevention of disease and maintenance of water quality. The devices also enhance animal food quality, a reason for the increase in pet ownership. The region is seeing an increase in collaboration between feed manufacturers and probiotic suppliers. Due to this, innovation is on the rise through new product entry as the market continues to grow.
 

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Share

The market is competitive, with Adisseo, Alltech, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company providing antibiotic-free probiotic formulations to the market. Additionally, the aforementioned companies are investing in developing new formulations aimed at reaching a wider audience. The new product formulation is increasing the demand for the livestock industry, and to take advantage of the opportunity, using acquisition, merger, and other forms of partnership to penetrate the North America market tends to be the strategy to go with.


Companies seem to be weakening, but the market is progressing into the future. Supplementing animal feed with probiotics will rise in popularity with the growth and innovation of biotechnology; collaborating with larger production producers deepens generating further efficiency. Examples include Cargill and Chr. Hansen Holding.
 

Animal Feed Probiotics Market Companies

Major players operating in the Animal feed probiotics industry are: 

  • Adisseo
  • Alltech
  • Archer-Daniels-Midland
  • Cargill
  • Chr. Hansen
  • Evonik Industries
  • International Flavors & Fragrances
  • Kemin Industries
  • Land O’ Lakes
  • Ohly
     

Animal Feed Probiotics Industry News

  • • In January 2023, Novus International, Inc. announced its acquisition of biotech company Agrivida Inc. With this purchase, Novus took ownership of the proprietary INTERIUS technology developed by Agrivida to embed feed additives inside grain.

    • In December 2022, Adisseo announced that it will be acquiring Nor-Feed. This investment is a key step for Adisseo in its strategy of developing specialty ingredients, and its ambition to make Nor Feed a French leader in functional plant extracts for animal nutrition.
     

The animal feed probiotics market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Product

  • Lactobacilli
  • Bifidobacterium
  • Streptococcus
  • Bacillus
  • Others

Market, By Livestock

  • Poultry
    • Broiler
    • Layer
    • Turkey
    • Others 
  • Swine
    • Starter
    • Grower
    • Sow
  • Cattle
    • Dairy
    • Calf
    • Others
  • Aquaculture
    • Salmon
    • Trout
    • Shrimp
    • Carp
    • Others
  • Pet food
    • Dog
    • Cat
    • Equine
    • Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • MEA
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa

 

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja
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