Report Code : CVMI24071741 | Published Date : July 16, 2024

 

The global veterinary surgical devices market was valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% through 2031, reaching USD 4.6 billion. This expansion is driven by:

  • Rising pet surgeries (25% increase in TPLO procedures since 2020)
  • Veterinary specialty hospital boom (1,200+ new facilities in the U.S. since 2022)
  • Advanced minimally invasive techniques (30% faster recovery times)

Key Segments:

  • Electrosurgical Devices (35% market share)
  • Surgical Lasers (XX%)
  • Sutures & Staplers (XX%)
  • Endoscopy Equipment (XX%)

Growth Drivers

1. Pet Insurance Expansion

  • 45% of U.S. pets are now insured, up from 28% 2018)
  • Reimbursement for advanced surgeries (e.g., USD 5,000 for canine ACL) repair)

2. Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Adoption

  • Arthroscopic procedures are growing at 18% YoY
  • JorVet’s 3D laparoscopic system decreases operation time by 40%

3. Veterinary Teaching Hospitals

  • 80% of vet schools now require MIS training
  • Colorado State University’s robotic surgery program (funded by Medtronic)

4. Chronic Conditions in Aging Pets

  • 50% of dogs over 10 need orthopedic surgery

Regional Analysis

Region

Market Share

Key Trend

North America

48%

60% of vet clinics now offer MIS

Europe

XX%

Strict EU sterilization laws drive demand

Asia-Pacific

XX%

China’s 200% growth in pet MRI centers

Latin America

XX%

Brazil leads in low-cost spay/neuter devices

Case Study:

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Hospital reduced post-operative infections by 55% through the use of Midmark’s UV sterilization tech.

Competitive Landscape

Top 5 Players:

  1. Medtronic (XX% market share) – Midas Rex Legend EHS bone surgery system
  2. JorVet (XX%) – VetLaser 4.0 for tumor removal
  3. Surgical Holdings (XX%) – Sterile-Smart instrument tracking
  4. Midmark (XX%) – VetScan HD imaging integration
  5. Synthesia (XX%) – 3D-printed orthopedics implants

Recent Developments:

  • Zoetis’ USD 200 million acquisition of an orthopedic implant manufacturer BioMedtrix
  • FDA clearance for VetLaser’s canine cataract removal module

Challenges & Opportunities

  • Challenge: High device costs (USD 25K for basic laser systems)
  • Opportunity: Subscription-based equipment leasing (growing at 30% YoY)

Future Outlook

  • 2025: Robotic-assisted surgeries in 15% of vet hospitals
  • 2027: Bioabsorbable implants capture 25% market share
  • 2030: AI-guided surgical planning becomes standard




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Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Report

Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Report

  1. 1. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Animal Type
      3. 2.1.3 By End User
      4. 2.1.4 By Region
    3. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Sutures
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Staplers
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 5.3 Forceps
      1. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 5.4 Scalpels
      1. 5.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 5.5 Scissors
      1. 5.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 5.6 Others
      1. 5.6.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.6.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.6.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.6.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market, By Animal Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Small Animals
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Large Animals
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market, By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Veterinary Clinics
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Research Institutes
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 7.4 Others
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    8. Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 North America
      1. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 8.2 Europe
      1. 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 8.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 8.4 Latin America
      1. 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 8.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 8.6 Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    9. North America Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Sutures
      2. 9.1.2 Staplers
      3. 9.1.3 Forceps
      4. 9.1.4 Scalpels
      5. 9.1.5 Scissors
      6. 9.1.6 Others
      9.2 By Animal Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Small Animals
      2. 9.2.2 Large Animals
      9.3 By End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      2. 9.3.2 Veterinary Clinics
      3. 9.3.3 Research Institutes
      4. 9.3.4 Others
      9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.4.1 United States
      2. 9.4.2 Canada
      9.5 North America Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.7 North America Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    10. Europe Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Sutures
      2. 10.1.2 Staplers
      3. 10.1.3 Forceps
      4. 10.1.4 Scalpels
      5. 10.1.5 Scissors
      6. 10.1.6 Others
      10.2 By Animal Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Small Animals
      2. 10.2.2 Large Animals
      10.3 By End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      2. 10.3.2 Veterinary Clinics
      3. 10.3.3 Research Institutes
      4. 10.3.4 Others
      10.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.4.1 Germany
      2. 10.4.2 United Kingdom
      3. 10.4.3 France
      4. 10.4.4 Spain
      5. 10.4.5 Italy
      6. 10.4.6 Russia
      7. 10.4.7 Netherlands
      8. 10.4.8 Poland
      9. 10.4.9 Rest of Europe
      10.5 Europe Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.7 Europe Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    11. Asia-Pacific Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Sutures
      2. 11.1.2 Staplers
      3. 11.1.3 Forceps
      4. 11.1.4 Scalpels
      5. 11.1.5 Scissors
      6. 11.1.6 Others
      11.2 By Animal Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Small Animals
      2. 11.2.2 Large Animals
      11.3 By End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      2. 11.3.2 Veterinary Clinics
      3. 11.3.3 Research Institutes
      4. 11.3.4 Others
      11.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.4.1 China
      2. 11.4.2 Japan
      3. 11.4.3 India
      4. 11.4.4 South Korea
      5. 11.4.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 11.4.6 ASEAN
      7. 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      11.5 Asia-Pacific Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.7 Asia-Pacific Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    12. Latin America Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Sutures
      2. 12.1.2 Staplers
      3. 12.1.3 Forceps
      4. 12.1.4 Scalpels
      5. 12.1.5 Scissors
      6. 12.1.6 Others
      12.2 By Animal Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Small Animals
      2. 12.2.2 Large Animals
      12.3 By End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      2. 12.3.2 Veterinary Clinics
      3. 12.3.3 Research Institutes
      4. 12.3.4 Others
      12.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.4.1 Brazil
      2. 12.4.2 Mexico
      3. 12.4.3 Argentina
      4. 12.4.4 Peru
      5. 12.4.5 Colombia
      6. 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
      12.5 Latin America Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.7 Latin America Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    13. Middle East & Africa Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 13.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.1.1 Sutures
      2. 13.1.2 Staplers
      3. 13.1.3 Forceps
      4. 13.1.4 Scalpels
      5. 13.1.5 Scissors
      6. 13.1.6 Others
      13.2 By Animal Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.2.1 Small Animals
      2. 13.2.2 Large Animals
      13.3 By End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.3.1 Veterinary Hospitals
      2. 13.3.2 Veterinary Clinics
      3. 13.3.3 Research Institutes
      4. 13.3.4 Others
      13.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 13.4.2 UAE
      3. 13.4.3 South Africa
      4. 13.4.4 Egypt
      5. 13.4.5 Israel
      6. 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      13.5 Middle East & Africa Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Animal Type, By End User, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      13.7 Middle East & Africa Global Veterinary Surgical Devices Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    14. Competition Landscape
    1. 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)
      1. 14.2.1 B. Braun Vet Care GmbH
      2. 14.2.2 Medtronic plc
      3. 14.2.3 Ethicon Inc.
      4. 14.2.4 Jorgensen Laboratories
      5. 14.2.5 Neogen Corporation
    15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms