Veterinary histopathology market seen reaching $1.51B by 2030

The veterinary histopathology market is projected to grow from $0.98 billion in 2025 to $1.51 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company. Growth is being driven by animal disease prevalence, digital pathology adoption and wider use of AI-powered diagnostics in veterinary labs.

Why it matters: - Veterinary histopathology helps veterinarians detect infections, cancers and other diseases at the tissue level. - Stronger demand for precise diagnostics could improve animal health outcomes and support faster treatment decisions. - The market’s shift toward digital and AI-enabled workflows may change how veterinary labs process tissue samples and share results.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Veterinary Histopathology Global Market Report 2026 covering market size, trends and a forecast through 2035. - The report estimates the market at $0.98 billion in 2025 and $1.07 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $1.51 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 8.7% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 9.0% CAGR through 2030. - The company also made a free sample report available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - Rising animal infectious diseases and cancers are supporting demand for tissue-based diagnostics. - Expansion of veterinary laboratory infrastructure, especially in urban areas, is adding capacity for histopathology testing. - Manual microscopic examination remains the primary diagnostic technique in the market. - Slow adoption of digital pathology tools still shapes the current market structure. - The report expects AI-powered diagnostic pathology systems to gain ground in veterinary laboratories. - Digital histopathology and remote consultation services are expected to expand. - Other growth drivers include precision medicine in animal health, automated tissue processing, improved imaging technologies and investment in veterinary diagnostic infrastructure. - The report identifies AI-assisted digital image analysis, cloud-based collaboration platforms, automated slide scanning, advanced biomarker staining and integrated laboratory automation as key trends.

Between the lines: - The market’s growth outlook reflects a broader move from manual workflows toward more automated and data-driven diagnostics. - Animal disease pressure is not just a veterinary issue; it also matters for livestock productivity and, in some cases, human health risk. - In March 2026, Swine Health Org data showed IAV positivity at 42.2% in wean-to-market pigs and 27.4% in adult/sow farms. - Swine Health Org also reported PEDV positivity at 12.6%, including 14.0% in adult/sow farms and 17.5% in wean-to-market pigs. - Those infection levels underscore the need for more precise diagnostic tools across animal health settings. - North America held the largest market share in 2025, supported by advanced healthcare infrastructure and technology adoption. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period as veterinary services expand and diagnostic investment rises.

What's next: - Veterinary labs are expected to adopt more AI-based pathology tools and digital slide workflows through 2030. - Cloud collaboration and remote consultation services should become more common as pathology networks mature. - Automated processing and high-throughput lab systems are likely to gain importance as demand rises. - The company said its 2026 reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspot infographics, key technology analysis and updated graphics and tables.

The bottom line: - Veterinary histopathology is moving from a niche diagnostic field toward a technology-upgraded growth market, with demand tied to animal disease prevalence and the push for faster, more accurate testing.