The Increasing Emphasis on Animal Welfare: A Key Driver for the Mastitis Market

Women Working as Nurses in Handling Dairy Cattle are Majorly Affected

With the increasing emphasis on animal welfare, dairy producers are being driven. The trend is likely to propel the global mastitis market at a CAGR of 16.73%, promising the size of the sector to reach USD 53.64 billion by 2032. The ecosystem was valued at USD 36.14 billion in 2024.

In short, mastitis is a tissue-related infection that develops in one or both of the mammary glands of the breast. Breastfeeding women develop mastitis, which is caused by a closed or blocked duct.

When it comes to bovines, mastitis develops as an inflammation of the udder tissue as well as the mammary gland. The reason for the disorder is a bacterial invasion that occurs in the teat canal.

When a farm has multiple sources of bacteria, mastitis can occur. However, thermal, mechanical, or chemical injury to the udder of a cow can also cause this ailment.

Global mastitis Market: The Current Scenario

• The cases of mastitis are escalating throughout the world due to many reasons. It includes the increasing prevalence of breast cancer, an unhygienic barn environment, and an escalating pregnancy rate. All these aspects are anticipated to boost the global market of mastitis.
• Nonetheless, insufficient awareness and difficulties during diagnosis (since mastitis and breast cancer share similar symptoms) are inhibiting the growth of the global mastitis market.

Mastitis: Global Market Dynamics

• Nowadays, mastitis is gaining awareness due to the escalating cases of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society's most recent projections indicate that in 2025, approximately 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States. Approximately 59,080 additional cases of ductal carcinoma in situ are anticipated.
• Breast cancer mortality rates in the United Kingdom are anticipated to decrease by approximately 6% in 2025 when compared with recent years.
• Breast cancer is anticipated to be the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Belgian women in 2025, with approximately 12,130 new cases being registered.

Global mastitis Market: Segmentation

• The worldwide market of mastitis is segmented in terms of end-user, type, and treatment.
• When it comes to the end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, and veterinary centers.
• In terms of the treatment, the global mastitis market has been classified into human and bovine.
• In terms of type, the global mastitis market is classified into human and bovine.

Worldwide mastitis Market: Regional Analysis

• In terms of the region, the worldwide mastitis market is classified into Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
• Among all regions, North America is predicted to gain the maximum market share because of the escalating cases of mastitis in the bovine inhabitants and the increasing prevalence of breast cancer in the region.
• On the other hand, Europe is anticipated to gain the second-highest share in the global mastitis market throughout the forecast period. Various factors contribute to fueling the market growth in Europe, such as the availability of best-in-class treatment facilities, increasing measures to encourage healthy breastfeeding, and escalating healthcare costs. 
• When it comes to the fastest-growing part of the world in the worldwide mastitis market, Asia-Pacific ranks first. The fast-growing economies are the key reason for the development of the mastitis market in this region.