About us
The Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) is the leading industry association representing companies engaged in animal health, veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, feed additives and related products and services in Bangladesh. AHCAB works to promote responsible industry practices, strengthen public–private dialogue, support policy and regulatory development, facilitate knowledge exchange, and contribute to the sustainable growth of Bangladesh’s livestock and poultry sectors.
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Bangladesh Country Profile: Animal Health Sector
A rapidly growing sector powering millions of livelihoods across the nation.
Key Sector & Growth-A Growing Animal Health Market
Bangladesh has a large and expanding livestock and poultry sector that plays an important role in food and nutrition security, rural livelihoods, employment, and the national economy. Growing demand for animal-source protein, expansion of commercial farming, and increasing awareness of animal health, biosecurity and productivity are driving demand for modern animal healthcare products and services.
Sector at a Glance
• 1.81% contribution to national GDP
• 16.54% contribution to agricultural GDP
• 58 million+ cattle, buffalo, goats and sheep
• 406 million+ chickens and ducks
• 327 million veterinary vaccine doses produced annually
Source: Department of Livestock Services (DLS), FY2024–25 and relevant sector sources.
Animal Health Industry
Bangladesh’s growing livestock and poultry production creates sustained demand for veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines, feed additives, nutritional products, diagnostics, biosecurity solutions, veterinary equipment and farm technologies.
The market is served by domestic manufacturers as well as companies importing and distributing international animal health products, creating opportunities for investment, technology transfer and international partnerships.
Opportunities for Growth
The sector offers significant potential for further development in veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, local manufacturing, diagnostics and disease surveillance, biosecurity, research and innovation, and modern farm-management technologies.
Continued commercialisation of livestock and poultry farming, combined with growing emphasis on food safety, disease prevention and responsible animal healthcare, is expected to further strengthen the industry.
AHCAB: Advancing the Industry
The Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) represents and connects businesses across Bangladesh’s animal health industry. Through industry advocacy, government engagement, knowledge sharing, professional networking and the AHCAB International Expo, AHCAB works to promote responsible business practices and contribute to the development of a modern, competitive and sustainable animal health industry in Bangladesh.
Become an AHCAB Member
Join AHCAB and become part of a professional network committed to advancing Bangladesh’s animal health and livestock industry.
