The Animal Health Industry in Australia:
How veterinary medicines protect and promote the sustainability and prosperity of Australia’s social, environmental and economic landscapes
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- 15 May 2025

The Animal Health Industry in Australia: How veterinary medicines protect and promote the sustainability and prosperity of Australia’s social, environmental and economic landscapes.
Australia’s animal health industry provide veterinary medicines and animal health products that are essential to support the health and welfare of our pets, livestock and other animals within our care. Our members products include vaccines, parasiticides, antibiotics and pain relief products that are essential to support our $37.6 billion livestock and Australia’s 28.7 million companion animals.
This report provides information about different types of veterinary medicine products, their contribution to Australian animal industries, how they are regulated and their benefits to users and consumers.