[163 Pages Report] The global dairy herd management market is projected to reach USD 3.55 billion by 2022 from USD 2.57 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 6.7%.

By type, the automated dairy herd management systems segment is expected account for the largest share

On the basis of product, the market is categorized into automated dairy herd management systems and standalone software. In 2017, the automated dairy herd management systems segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. The large share of this segment can be attributed to the growing preference for automated herd management systems, increasing mechanization in dairy farming due to the dearth of labor, technological advancements by key players, increasing number of dairy cattle globally, and rising demand for dairy products.

By application, the milk harvesting segment is expected account for the largest share of the market

Based on application, the market is segmented into milk harvesting, feeding, breeding, animal comfort & heat stress management, calf management, health management, and other applications (such as genetic management, cattle sorting, weighing, and data analysis). In 2017, the milk harvesting segment is estimated to command the largest share of the dairy herd management market. Factors such as increasing preference for automated milk harvesting systems and high focus of farmers towards increasing milk yield are supporting the growth of the milk harvesting segment.

By end user, the small-scale dairy farms segment is expected to be the largest contributor to the dairy herd management market

On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into small-scale dairy farms, large-scale dairy farms, and cooperative dairy farms. In 2017, the small-scale dairy farms is expected to account for the largest share of the dairy herd management market. The growing demand for dairy products in developing countries (owing to the rising population) and growing support from various public-private organizations for small-scale dairy farmers in developing countries are the major factors driving the demand for dairy herd management products in this end-user segment.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the dairy herd management market during the forecast period

Europe (comprising Germany, France, the UK, and Rest of Europe) is estimated to account for the largest share of the global dairy herd management market in 2017. Increasing number of dairy cows, growing demand for high-quality milk and milk products, presence of a large number of dairy producing units, and large volume of milk production are the major factors driving the growth of the European dairy herd management market. Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR in the global dairy herd management market during the forecast period. The high growth in the Asia Pacific market is majorly attributed to the growing demand for milk and milk products, primarily due to the rising population and disposable income levels and rapid urbanization in developing APAC countries such as India and China.

Dairy Herd Management Market, by Region

Market Dynamics

Factors such as increasing herd size of dairy farms, substantial cost savings associated with dairy herd management, growing consumption of milk and dairy products, increasing public-private funding and investments towards development of dairy farms, and technological advancements are driving the dairy herd management market.

Driver: Technological advancement

Key market players in the dairy herd management market are increasingly focusing on technological advancements and new product developments to strengthen their presence in the market. Continuous advancements in dairy herd management technologies, in terms of automation, real-time analysis, ease of use, and improved functionality, are generating increased interest among dairy farmers towards these products. This, in turn, is increasing the adoption of dairy herd management products in the dairy industry. Some examples of product developments in this market in the past three years have been listed below:

Month & Year Company Product Launched September 2017 SCR Dairy SenseTime Cow Monitoring System March 2016 GEA MIone Multibox System February 2016 Afimilk AfiLab Milk Analyzer October 2015 BouMatic Magnum Flex 70 Evolution August 2015 DeLaval Automated Body Condition Scoring (BCS) System September 2015 Dairymaster MooMonitor+ June 2014 SCR Engineers Ltd. Web App Service�SCR HealthyCow24

The development of automated and robotic milking systems enable individualized cow milking frequencies in the herd. These technological advancements enable efficient utilization of the individual cow's production potential by focusing on their health, monitoring milk quality, effectively managing farms, enhancing productivity, and supervising breeding. These benefits are generating increased interest among dairy farmers towards technologically advanced herd management products and further increasing their adoption in the dairy industry.

Restraint: Ongoing campaigns to save dairy animals from unethical practices

Over the last few years, the number of dairy cows has increased globally in line with the rising demand for milk and dairy products. However, with a major focus on increasing the production of dairy cattle, these animals are subjected to a constant cycle of pregnancy and birth, thus affecting their health. Every year, dairy cows are impregnated using artificial insemination techniques, and newborn calves are generally taken away from their mothers within a day of birth, causing extreme distress to newborn calves as well as the mothers. Along with this, a large number of dairy cows are exported overseas under stressful conditions with little or no animal welfare protection. In addition, dairy cows are given recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), which is contributing to an increased incidence of mastitis. According to the US Department of Agriculture, 24.8% of cows used for milk production suffered from mastitis in 2013, which is one of the leading causes of death in adult cows in the dairy industry.

In order to save dairy animals from such unlawful practices, a number of campaigns have been initiated across various regions. Some of these campaigns have been mentioned below:

In December 2015, SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation), New Zealand�s leading animal advocacy organization, placed a graphic advertisement titled �New Zealand Dairy Contaminated with Cruelty� in the Guardian newspaper.

In November 2015, Animal Liberation Queensland (Australia) executed an animal welfare campaign titled �Ditch Dairy.� This campaign emphasizes on the suffering of dairy cows and their calves to produce milk and dairy products.

Such ongoing campaigns and government initiatives targeting large-scale factory dairy farming practices are creating certain hurdles for small/medium-sized dairy farms in terms of increasing their scale of operations. This, in turn, is limiting the adoption of dairy herd management products.

Scope of the Report

Report Metric Details Market Size Available for Years 2015�2022 Base Year Considered 2016 Forecast Period 2017�2022 Forecast Units Value (USD) Segments Covered Product, Application, End User, and Region Geographies Covered North America (US & Canada), Europe (Germany, France, UK, and RoE), APAC (China, New Zealand, India, and RoAPAC), and the RoW Companies Covered DeLaval (Sweden), GEA (Germany), BouMatic (US), Afimilk (Israel), Fullwood (UK) Dairy Master (Ireland), Lely (Netherlands), SCR (Israel), Sum-It Computer Systems (UK), and VAS (US), Pearson International (Ireland), FarmWizard (UK), FARMTEC (Czech Republic), Waikato Milking Systems (New Zealand), Trioliet (Netherlands. )Major 15 players covered.

This research report categorizes the dairy herd management market based on product, application, end user, and region.

This report categorizes the global dairy herd management market into the following segments and subsegments:

Global Dairy Herd Management Market, by Product

Automated Dairy Management Systems

Milk Management Systems

Reproductive Health Management Systems

Feeding/Nutrition Management Systems

Cattle Management Systems

Herd Disease Management Systems

Standalone Software

On-premise Software

Web-based/Cloud-based Software

Global Dairy Herd Management Market, by Application

Milk Harvesting

Feeding

Breeding

Cow Comfort and Heat Stress Management

Calf Management

Health Management

Other Applications (Genetic Management, Cattle Sorting, Weighing, and Data Analysis)

Global Dairy Herd Management Market, by End User

Small-scale Dairy Farms

Large-scale Dairy Farms

Cooperative Dairy Farms

Global Dairy Herd Management Market, by Region

North America US Canada

Europe Germany France UK RoE

Asia Pacific China India New Zealand & Australia RoAPAC

Rest of the World (RoW)

Key Market Players

Prominent players in the dairy herd management market include DeLaval (Sweden), GEA (Germany), BouMatic (US), Afimilk (Israel), Fullwood (UK) Dairy Master (Ireland), Lely (Netherlands), SCR (Israel), Sum-It Computer Systems (UK), and VAS (US). Some of the other players in the market include Pearson International (Ireland), FarmWizard (UK), FARMTEC (Czech Republic), Waikato Milking Systems (New Zealand), Trioliet (Netherlands), among others.

DeLaval (Sweden) held the leading position in the global dairy herd management market in 2016. The company provides innovative products and solutions, such as the DeLaval VMS voluntary milking system, the DeLaval AMR automatic rotary milking solution, and the Herd Navigator. DeLaval has a strong global presence, spanning North America, Latin America, East Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. The company serves its products in more than 175 countries. The company has been focusing on agreements and product launches and enhancements to maintain this position in the market. During the period 2014-2017, the company introduced a number of products to the market, such as, Calf feeder CF1000S, Cell Counter ICC, and Automated Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system in the market, which has enabled it to garner a large market share.

Recent Developments

In 2017, DeLaval (Sweden) launched Calf feeder CF1000S.

In 2017, DeLaval (Sweden) signed an agreement with Fair Oaks Farms to supply 12 DeLaval voluntary milking system VMS. Through this agreement, Fair Oaks Farms added robotic milking systems to its rotary-based milking systems.

In 2016, Afimilk (Israel) entered into partnership with Accelerated Genetics to market the Afimilk Silent Herdsman cow monitoring system to North American dairy producers.

Key Questions Addressed by the Report:

What are the growth opportunities related to the adoption of dairy herd management systems and software across major regions in the future?

Emerging countries have immense opportunities for the growth and adoption of dairy herd management. Will this scenario continue in the next five years?

Where will all the advancements in products offered by various companies take the industry in the mid- to long-term?

What are the new trends and advancements in the dairy herd management market?

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