Walmart’s Animal Welfare Position, serves as the foundation for our approach to animal welfare. This Position, which was updated in , asks suppliers to:

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• Adopt and implement the principles of the Five Freedoms or Five Domains in their own operations and industry producer programs, and publish a corporate policy on animal welfare;  

• Report to authorities and take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action in any cases of animal abuse;

• Promote transparency by providing an animal welfare report to Walmart and publicly reporting against their own supplier animal welfare policies on an annual basis; 

• Utilize species-specific industry welfare standards with third party audit (or second party audit with third party sampling) to promote transparency and standardization on welfare approaches; and 

• Find and test solutions to relevant focus areas by species.

In addition to this Position, Walmart works to promote animal welfare related to housing and antibiotic use through a combination of policies, third-party standards, collaboration, and engagement.

Despite our efforts, the supply chain and customer demand have not kept pace with our aspiration to transition to a full cage-free egg supply chain. See the key actions and challenges table below and read more about our efforts: Our Journey Toward 100% Cage-Free Eggs Supply Chain: Progress & Challenges.

1. Supporting the goal to transition Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club U.S. to a 100% cage-free egg supply chain by , subject to regulatory changes and based on available supply, affordability and customer demand.

2. The period for FY24 reporting was adjusted to reflect 12 months preceding Gigaton survey timeframe from 1st Aug to 31st July . This differs from the FY23 previously reported data which was based on a fiscal reporting timeframe (Feb 1, , to Jan 31st, ). Suppliers representing approximately 100% of Walmart U.S. net sales and 99% of Sam’s Club U.S. net sales for the same period, reported during the survey. Suppliers included in the survey include National Brand and Private Brand suppliers of shell eggs.

3. Supporting Sam’s Club U.S. Member’s Mark goal of “no antibiotics ever” poultry (excluding pet food) by .

4. Suppliers report in THESIS on their use during the prior calendar year. Net sales figure includes the product net sales for the previous four quarters prior to reporting (Q3 through Q2) and excludes deli meat or processed meat in frozen value-added items.

5. Eggs not intended for household use are pack sizes of five dozen or larger, which are intended to meet the needs of small business members.

Outlook

HealthforAnimals is the voice of the animal health sector, representing developers and manufacturers of animal health products, including vaccines, diagnostics, parasiticides, antibiotics, digital technologies, and other tools. A full list of corporate Members can be found on our website, HealthforAnimals.org.

Health for animals improves health for all. Our Members support actions that help protect animal health and well-being, including: 1) supporting the sustainability of keeping animals, 2) upholding animal welfare, 3) increasing access to veterinary care, 4) reinforcing the human-animal bond, and 5) strengthening ‘One Health’.

This document outlines how the Animal Health sector is positioned to be a leading force for positive change in the coming years. Improved animal health can help us keep pace with the needs of a growing pet population, meet rising global demand for safe nutritious animal protein, reduce emissions, mitigate the threat of zoonoses and future pandemics, and improve the livelihoods of the 1.3 billion people who rely upon livestock.

Growing Demand for Animal Health Products

Sustainably Meeting Rising Animal Protein Needs

The OECD and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimate that livestock and fish production will increase 14% from –. A large share of this increase will need to be achieved though productivity improvements in existing herds to meet sustainable production goals. Better health management to reduce livestock losses and improve efficiency will be an essential part of this sustainable approach.

Projected Increase in Livestock Commodity Production (–30)

Supporting Growing Pet Populations

Global pet populations are rising, and owners are investing more in pet care. The Animal Health sector is responding by helping extend the lives of these animals and safeguard the surrounding household against the fleas, ticks, illnesses and other hazards that a pet can bring home if left unprotected.

Pet Populations in Major Markets

Growing Consumer Spending on Pets,,

Increasing Life Expectancy for Pets

Pets are living longer than ever before. Increased veterinary care mean greater opportunities to create a strong ‘foundation’ for well-being early in a pet’s life, while advances in areas such as immunotherapies, diagnostics, and pain management mean better ‘senior care’ for aging animals. The result is pets sharing longer, healthier lives with their owners.

Two Nations Compared

Bridging the Gaps in Care

Too many animals fall sick to preventable disease each year and opportunities exist to increase the level and quality of their care. Filling this gap would mean more animals receive the necessary vaccinations, diagnostic testing, treatments and overall wellness care that protect them against ill health. The result is a healthier, more sustainable connection between animals and people.

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Disease Pressures & Public Support

Incidence of animal disease creates significant economic and societal costs, which is spurring greater investment in and public support for animal health. Animals will be crucial pathway to delivering on the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Economic & Social Costs of Disease Examples

Furthermore, in the wake of Covid, governments are formally recognizing the “One Health approach that connects the health of humans, animals and our planet”, as stated in a recent declaration from 26 heads of state. Greater adoption of One Health principles enables more public awareness and investment in animal health, facilitates more efficient regulatory routes to market and supports increased disease prevention. The result is better health across all three domains – animals, people and environment.

Global Animal Health Product and Service Market

Global Growth

Animal health companies have long-recognized the challenges associated with raising animals in a rapidly changing world. It is why sector growth has been resilient over the past decade as industry fundamentals evolve. The value of the global animal health sector increased by 12% to $38.3 billion in with sales increasing across all geographies. Companies are supplying more disease prevention products than ever before, while increasing R&D in areas like diagnostics and digital technologies.

The sector is providing tools necessary for a sustainable relationship with animals, allowing companies to grow and invest in the next generation of innovation that will build on today’s progress.

Note: The data on this page is based on actual sales data from the 9 largest companies and some smaller companies representing 2/3rds of the global animal health sector. It is collected by CEESA, the Executive Animal Health Study Center, which collects and aggregates raw industry sales data. CEESA collects limited data on diagnostics, therefore information on this product area is provided later in the document.

Global Animal Health Sector Portfolio ()

Sales per product category (%) (–)

Since , Vaccines and parasiticides have grown from 56.7% to 62.8% of the product portfolio, while antimicrobials fell from 20.9% to 12.7% (a relative reduction of 39%), demonstrating a continued push for disease prevention as the foundation for animal health and well-being.

Animal Health Sector Revenue Growth

Shifts in Pets and Livestock

Revenues in the pet segment are growing rapidly. CEESA sales data indicates pet product sales in the top companies overtook livestock in recent years. A growing share of market is in novel innovations like monoclonal antibodies, stem cells, digital technologies, etc. Vaccines and parasticides remain a core driver as these are the fundamental tools for all pet owners. Combined, these protect not just the animal against disease but the surrounding people. For instance, pet owners recognize that an animal infested with fleas or sick with a gastrointestinal parasite places the entire household at risk and want tools to prevent this.

Product Sales by Species vs

R&D

Animal health sector R&D spend increased in , reflects the sector’s continued recognition that animal health innovation will be necessary to tackle the challenges of the next decade.

R&D spend of the six largest companies

Diagnostics

Veterinary diagnostics is a rapidly growing market. Trends towards greater ‘wellness care’, particularly in pets, is leading to increased diagnostics testing to track an animal’s health trends over time and detect hidden issues before they worsen. Recognition of diagnostics as a key tool for prevention, not simply diagnosis of an acute issue, will drive better overall health for animals.

Digital

Digital technology adoption across livestock and pet health is increasing exponentially. Predictive software and monitoring tech such as smart tags, wearables, and sound detection tools enable precision care across thousands of animals. Digital diagnostics are aggregating data from countless animals to find new, subtle warning signs for disease. The benefit is better traceability, sustainability, productivity and disease management on the farm, alongside improved wellness for pets. For more information on these themes see our Innovation Report and Digital Report.

Sustainability Opportunity

The need for continuous improvement in the sustainability of livestock production necessitates better health for animals. Disease increases livestock emissions and the general environmental footprint of animals. Sick animals need more feed and water, while animals lost to disease means more livestock ultimately must be raised to maintain food supplies, which increases the emissions related to production.

Animal health therefore sits at the center of two global, intertwined challenges – feeding the world and protecting the climate. HealthforAnimals Members recognize this unique position and understand the essential role we must play in driving global sustainability efforts.

Global goals for are an opportunity for animal health

Looking Ahead

Providing for the health needs of billions of animals across the world is both a significant challenge and opportunity. Success means more sustainable food systems, improved public health, continued companionship from our pets and more. Failure risks a less safe world for all.

The Animal Health sector believes health for animals improves health for all. HealthforAnimals Members will work to deliver new medicines and technologies that build a better world for animals, people and environment. For more information on the Animal Health sector, visit HealthforAnimals.org.

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