Report Code : CVMI170520253 | Published Date : May 17, 2025
The bovine feed and nutrition market is central to global livestock sustainability, offering a wide range of nutritional solutions aimed at enhancing cattle health, milk yield, weight gain, reproductive efficiency, and immunity. With the increasing global demand for dairy and beef products, the feed industry has experienced significant evolution over the past decade—from traditional bulk feeding to precision nutrition customized for lifecycle stages, genetics, climate, and performance metrics. As of 2024, the global bovine feed and nutrition market is valued at USD 98.6 billion and is projected to reach USD 147.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.9%.
Key Market Drivers
1. Growing Demand for High-Quality Animal Protein: Global consumer demand for nutrient-rich dairy and lean beef continues to rise. With this comes a need for high-performance feed that can optimize animal output without compromising health.
2. Shift Toward Functional & Medicated Feeds: Feed manufacturers are formulating blends with probiotics, enzymes, organic acids, and health-enhancing additives to address disease resistance, digestion, fertility, and metabolic efficiency.
3. Regulatory Pressure on Antibiotic Use: In response to global antimicrobial resistance challenges, countries are restricting antibiotic growth promoters. This is accelerating the adoption of safe, effective feed-based alternatives.
4. Precision Livestock Farming (PLF): Advanced sensors and data analytics allow producers to deliver individualized feed regimens that adjust according to weight, age, environmental conditions, and health status.
Market Segmentation
By Feed Type
- Compound Feed (40%)
- Forage & Roughage (XX%)
- Concentrates (XX%)
- Supplements (XX%)
- Specialty Feed (XX%) – includes mineral mixtures, medicated feed, organic additives
By Animal Type
- Dairy Cattle (XX%)
- Beef Cattle (XX%)
- Calves/Heifers (10%)
By Ingredient
- Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Bran
- Cottonseed, Molasses, Alfalfa, DDGS
- Functional Additives – enzymes, yeasts, buffers, mycotoxin binders
By Geography
- Asia-Pacific (34%) – Led by India, China, and Southeast Asia
- North America (XX%) – U.S. is a leader in feed innovation and supplement adoption
- Europe (XX%) – Precision nutrition and regulatory compliance drive the market
- Latin America & Others (XX%) – Brazil, Argentina, and emerging African regions
Competitive Landscape
Top global and regional manufacturers are investing in fortified feed, on-farm advisory, and digital ration balancing tools:
- Cargill Animal Nutrition – Leading feed solutions for dairy and beef with tailored lifecycle programs
- ADM Animal Nutrition – Strong focus on plant-based protein and gut health supplements
- De Heus Group – Rapid expansion into Asia and Africa with on-farm support models
- Alltech – Pioneer in nutritional additives, including organic trace minerals and yeast technologies
- Land O’Lakes (Purina Animal Nutrition) – Popular among small-to-medium dairy operations in the U.S.
Emerging Trends
1. Climate-Resilient Feed Formulations: Use of heat-tolerant roughage, water-saving additives, and feed with low methane emissions to address sustainability.
2. Fermented and Prebiotic-Based Feed: Gut microbiome-targeted rations are improving immunity and FCR (feed conversion ratio).
3. Digital Feed Platforms: Mobile and IoT-enabled feed software now provide real-time data on feed efficiency, intake, and nutrient gaps.
4. Vertical Integration by Dairy Giants: Large dairy processors are investing upstream in feed production to control quality and traceability.
Regulatory Landscape
Countries are tightening policies regarding feed safety, residue levels, and animal health claims. The EU’s ban on routine antibiotic use, India’s push for green fodder subsidies, and China’s traceability reforms are reshaping feed strategies. Certifications like GMP+, ISO 22000, and HACCP are prerequisites for export markets.
Reasons To Buy

Scope

- Cargill, Inc
- BASF SE
- Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- Evonik Industries AG
- Nutreco N.V.
- Alltech, Inc.
- Kemin Industries, Inc.
- DSM (Royal DSM N.V.)
- Biomin Holding GmbH
- Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Report
- 1. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market - Overview
- 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
- 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
- 2. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Preface
- 2.1 Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 2.1.1 By Feed Type
- 2.1.2 By Animal Type
- 2.1.3 By Ingredient
- 2.1.4 By Region
- 2.1 Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 3. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
- 3.2. Restraints – By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, By Country
- 3.3. Opportunities – By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, By Country
- 3.4. Trends – By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, By Country
- 3.5. PEST Analysis
- 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
- 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
- 3.8. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
- 4. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
- 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
- 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
- 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market, By Feed Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 5.1 Compound Feed
- 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.2 Forage & Roughage
- 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.3 Concentrates
- 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.4 Supplements
- 5.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 5.5 Specialty Feed
- 5.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 5.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 5.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.1 Dairy Cattle
- 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.2 Beef Cattle
- 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 6.3 Calves/Heifers
- 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.1 Corn
- 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.2 Soybean Meal
- 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.3 Wheat Bran
- 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.4 Cottonseed
- 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.5 Molasses
- 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.6 Alfalfa
- 7.6.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.6.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.6.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.6.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.7 DDGS
- 7.7.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 7.7.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 7.7.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 7.7.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8. Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 8.1 North America
- 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
- 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
- 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 8.1 North America
- 9. North America Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 9.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 9.1.1 Compound Feed
- 9.1.2 Forage & Roughage
- 9.1.3 Concentrates
- 9.1.4 Supplements
- 9.1.5 Specialty Feed
- 9.2.1 Dairy Cattle
- 9.2.2 Beef Cattle
- 9.2.3 Calves/Heifers
- 9.3.1 Corn
- 9.3.2 Soybean Meal
- 9.3.3 Wheat Bran
- 9.3.4 Cottonseed
- 9.3.5 Molasses
- 9.3.6 Alfalfa
- 9.3.7 DDGS
- 9.4.1 United States
- 9.4.2 Canada
- 9.5 North America Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 9.7 North America Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
- 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
- 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
- 10.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 10.1.1 Compound Feed
- 10.1.2 Forage & Roughage
- 10.1.3 Concentrates
- 10.1.4 Supplements
- 10.1.5 Specialty Feed
- 10.2.1 Dairy Cattle
- 10.2.2 Beef Cattle
- 10.2.3 Calves/Heifers
- 10.3.1 Corn
- 10.3.2 Soybean Meal
- 10.3.3 Wheat Bran
- 10.3.4 Cottonseed
- 10.3.5 Molasses
- 10.3.6 Alfalfa
- 10.3.7 DDGS
- 10.4.1 Germany
- 10.4.2 United Kingdom
- 10.4.3 France
- 10.4.4 Spain
- 10.4.5 Italy
- 10.4.6 Russia
- 10.4.7 Netherlands and Rest of Europe
- 10.5 Europe Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 10.7 Europe Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
- 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
- 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
- 11.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 11.1.1 Compound Feed
- 11.1.2 Forage & Roughage
- 11.1.3 Concentrates
- 11.1.4 Supplements
- 11.1.5 Specialty Feed
- 11.2.1 Dairy Cattle
- 11.2.2 Beef Cattle
- 11.2.3 Calves/Heifers
- 11.3.1 Corn
- 11.3.2 Soybean Meal
- 11.3.3 Wheat Bran
- 11.3.4 Cottonseed
- 11.3.5 Molasses
- 11.3.6 Alfalfa
- 11.3.7 DDGS
- 11.4.1 China
- 11.4.2 Japan
- 11.4.3 India
- 11.4.4 South Korea
- 11.4.5 Australia & New Zealand
- 11.4.6 ASEAN
- 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 11.5 Asia-Pacific Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 11.7 Asia-Pacific Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
- 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
- 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
- 12.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 12.1.1 Compound Feed
- 12.1.2 Forage & Roughage
- 12.1.3 Concentrates
- 12.1.4 Supplements
- 12.1.5 Specialty Feed
- 12.2.1 Dairy Cattle
- 12.2.2 Beef Cattle
- 12.2.3 Calves/Heifers
- 12.3.1 Corn
- 12.3.2 Soybean Meal
- 12.3.3 Wheat Bran
- 12.3.4 Cottonseed
- 12.3.5 Molasses
- 12.3.6 Alfalfa
- 12.3.7 DDGS
- 12.4.1 Brazil
- 12.4.2 Mexico
- 12.4.3 Argentina
- 12.4.4 Peru
- 12.4.5 Colombia
- 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
- 12.5 Latin America Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 12.7 Latin America Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
- 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
- 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
- 13.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 13.1.1 Compound Feed
- 13.1.2 Forage & Roughage
- 13.1.3 Concentrates
- 13.1.4 Supplements
- 13.1.5 Specialty Feed
- 13.2.1 Dairy Cattle
- 13.2.2 Beef Cattle
- 13.2.3 Calves/Heifers
- 13.3.1 Corn
- 13.3.2 Soybean Meal
- 13.3.3 Wheat Bran
- 13.3.4 Cottonseed
- 13.3.5 Molasses
- 13.3.6 Alfalfa
- 13.3.7 DDGS
- 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
- 13.4.2 UAE
- 13.4.3 South Africa
- 13.4.4 Egypt
- 13.4.5 Israel
- 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
- 13.5 Middle East and Africa Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Feed Type, By Animal Type, By Ingredient, and Country, 2024 - 2031
- 13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
- 13.7 Middle East and Africa Bovine Feed & Nutrition Market Research Report - Company Profiles
- 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
- 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
- 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
- 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
- 14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
- 14.2.1 Cargill Inc
- 14.2.2 BASF SE
- 14.2.3 Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- 14.2.4 Evonik Industries AG
- 14.2.5 Nutreco N.V.
- 14.2.6 Alltech Inc.
- 14.2.7 Kemin Industries Inc
- 14.2.8 DSM (Royal DSM N.V.)
- 14.2.9 Biomin Holding GmbH
- 14.2.10 Land O’Lakes Inc.
- 9.1 By Feed Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
- 16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms