Report Code : CVMI200520254 | Published Date : May 20, 2025
The Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market plays a vital role in the global livestock industry, helping producers mitigate economic losses caused by internal and external parasites such as gastrointestinal nematodes, liver flukes, lice, and mites. Effective parasite control enhances feed efficiency, weight gain, wool quality, and reproductive performance. In 2024, the global market is valued at USD 2.1 billion and is projected to reach USD 3.44 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.3%. Increasing anthelmintic resistance, climate-related parasite outbreaks, and a shift toward sustainable and integrated parasite management are key growth drivers.
Key Market Drivers
1. High Economic Impact of Parasitism: Parasitic infestations can decrease growth rates by as much as 50% in lambs and compromise wool and meat yields across flocks.
2. Anthelmintic Resistance Surge: The overuse of chemical dewormers has led to resistance, increasing the demand for rotation strategies, combination therapies, and targeted selective treatment.
3. Climate Change and Parasite Load Variability: Warmer, wetter conditions are expanding the ranges and transmission windows of parasites, necessitating more proactive control.
4. Increased Focus on Organic and Residue-Free Products: Consumer preference for antibiotic- and chemical-residue-free meat and wool is driving interest in natural parasiticides.
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Anthelmintics (60%) – Benzimidazoles, macrocyclic lactones, imidazothiazoles
- Ectoparasiticides (XX%) – Pour-ons, sprays, dips for lice, mites, ticks
- Combination Formulations (XX%) – Dual-action drugs for resistant strains
- Natural & Botanical Alternatives (XX%) – Neem, garlic, diatomaceous earth
By Route of Administration
- Oral Drenches and Pastes (XX%)
- Injectables (XX%)
- Pour-ons and Spot-ons (20%)
- Feed Additives and Boluses (XX%)
By Application
- Gastrointestinal Worms (XX%)
- Liver Fluke and Trematodes (20%)
- External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks (XX%)
- Lungworms and Cestodes (XX%)
- Mixed Infections (5%)
By Region
- Asia-Pacific (30%) – India, Australia, and China face chronic parasite loads
- Europe (XX%) – Focus on resistance control, organic alternatives
- North America (XX%) – Advanced delivery systems and diagnostics
- Latin America & MEA (XX%) – Brazil, South Africa, and Chile expanding commercial control programs
Competitive Landscape
Pharmaceutical and animal health leaders are focused on resistance mitigation, long-acting injectables, and vet-backed flock-wide treatment protocols:
- Zoetis – Startect® and Cydectin® range for resistant worms
- Elanco Animal Health – Valbazen®, Clean-Up® for internal and external parasite control
- Boehringer Ingelheim – Ivomec® and Eprinex® pour-ons and drenches
- Norbrook – Offers multi-class dewormers and long-acting flukicides
- Virbac – Sustainable pour-on ectoparasiticides with zero meat withdrawal options
Emerging Trends
1. Targeted Selective Treatment (TST): Use fecal egg counts and body condition scores to treat only infected animals.
2. Natural and Integrated Control Programs: Herbal drenches, rotational grazing, and parasite-resistant genetics are gaining momentum.
3. Resistance Management Education: Farmer training on dosage, timing, and rotation to prolong drug efficacy.
4. Long-Acting and Sustained Release Formulations: Improving convenience, reducing labor, and lowering resistance risk.
Regulatory Landscape
Global regulations emphasize withdrawal periods, residue testing, and safe use of veterinary parasiticides. EU and Australia have advanced frameworks restricting prophylactic use and promoting sustainable programs. New licensing of dual-class or botanical-based solutions is expanding.
Reasons To Buy

Scope

- Zoetis Inc.
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Elanco Animal Health
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Virbac
Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Report
- 1. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report
- 1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market - Overview
1.3 Reason to Read This Report
1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
- 2. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report - Preface
- 2.1 Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 2.1.1 By Product Type
2.1.2 By Route of Administration
2.1.3 By Application
2.1.4 By Region
- 2.1.1 By Product Type
- 2.1 Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
- 3. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
3.2. Restraints – By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Country
3.3. Opportunities – By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, By Country
3.4. Trends – By Product Type, By Route of Administration, By Application, 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. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
- 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
- 4. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) 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
- 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 5. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market, By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 5.1 Anthelmintics 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 Ectoparasiticides 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 Combination Formulations 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 Natural & Botanical Alternatives 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
- 6.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes 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 Injectables 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 Pour-ons and Spot-ons 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
6.4 Feed Additives and Boluses 6.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
6.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
6.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
6.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
- 7.1 Gastrointestinal Worms 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 Liver Fluke and Trematodes 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 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks 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 Lungworms and Cestodes 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 Mixed Infections 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
- 5.1 Anthelmintics 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8. Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) 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
- 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
- 8.1 North America
- 9. North America Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
- 9.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 9.1.1 Anthelmintics
9.1.2 Ectoparasiticides
9.1.3 Combination Formulations
9.1.4 Natural & Botanical Alternatives
- 9.2.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes
9.2.2 Injectables
9.2.3 Pour-ons and Spot-ons
9.2.4 Feed Additives and Boluses
- 9.3.1 Gastrointestinal Worms
9.3.2 Liver Fluke and Trematodes
9.3.3 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks
9.3.4 Lungworms and Cestodes
9.3.5 Mixed Infections
- 9.4.1 United States
9.4.2 Canada
9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
9.7 North America Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
- 9.1.1 Anthelmintics
- 10.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 10.1.1 Anthelmintics
10.1.2 Ectoparasiticides
10.1.3 Combination Formulations
10.1.4 Natural & Botanical Alternatives
- 10.2.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes
10.2.2 Injectables
10.2.3 Pour-ons and Spot-ons
10.2.4 Feed Additives and Boluses
- 10.3.1 Gastrointestinal Worms
10.3.2 Liver Fluke and Trematodes
10.3.3 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks
10.3.4 Lungworms and Cestodes
10.3.5 Mixed Infections
- 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
10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
10.7 Europe Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) 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)
- 10.1.1 Anthelmintics
- 11.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 11.1.1 Anthelmintics
11.1.2 Ectoparasiticides
11.1.3 Combination Formulations
11.1.4 Natural & Botanical Alternatives
- 11.2.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes
11.2.2 Injectables
11.2.3 Pour-ons and Spot-ons
11.2.4 Feed Additives and Boluses
- 11.3.1 Gastrointestinal Worms
11.3.2 Liver Fluke and Trematodes
11.3.3 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks
11.3.4 Lungworms and Cestodes
11.3.5 Mixed Infections
- 11.4.1 China
11.4.2 Japan
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 South Korea
11.4.5 Australia & NZ
11.4.6 ASEAN
11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
11.7 Asia-Pacific Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
- 11.1.1 Anthelmintics
- 12.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 12.1.1 Anthelmintics
12.1.2 Ectoparasiticides
12.1.3 Combination Formulations
12.1.4 Natural & Botanical Alternatives
- 12.2.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes
12.2.2 Injectables
12.2.3 Pour-ons and Spot-ons
12.2.4 Feed Additives and Boluses
- 12.3.1 Gastrointestinal Worms
12.3.2 Liver Fluke and Trematodes
12.3.3 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks
12.3.4 Lungworms and Cestodes
12.3.5 Mixed Infections
- 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
12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
12.7 Latin America Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
- 12.1.1 Anthelmintics
- 13.1 By Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
- 13.1.1 Anthelmintics
13.1.2 Ectoparasiticides
13.1.3 Combination Formulations
13.1.4 Natural & Botanical Alternatives
- 13.2.1 Oral Drenches and Pastes
13.2.2 Injectables
13.2.3 Pour-ons and Spot-ons
13.2.4 Feed Additives and Boluses
- 13.3.1 Gastrointestinal Worms
13.3.2 Liver Fluke and Trematodes
13.3.3 External Parasites – Lice, Mites, Ticks
13.3.4 Lungworms and Cestodes
13.3.5 Mixed Infections
- 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
13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
13.7 Middle East & Africa Sheep Parasite Control (Parasiticides) Market Research Report - Company Profiles- 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
- 13.1.1 Anthelmintics
- 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 Zoetis Inc
14.2.2 Boehringer Ingelheim
14.2.3 Elanco Animal Health
14.2.4 Merck & Co.
14.2.5 Inc.
14.2.6 Virbac
- 14.2.1 Zoetis Inc
- 9.1 By Product 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
- 1.1 Study Objectives