Contents:

1. Introduction -1. About RFID --1. RFID Overview 2. Market Overview for RFID in Animal Tagging -1. Overview --1. RFID in Animal Tagging 3. Benefits and Drivers & Restraints -1. Key Factors --1. Benefits of RFID in Animal Tagging --2. Market Drivers and Restraints 4. Standards and Technology -1. Overview --1. RFID Animal Tagging - Standards and Technology 5. RFID for Animal Tagging- Asia Pacific Potential -1. Overview --1. Overview --2. Overview by Country 6. Way Forward for RFID Animal Tagging in Asia Pacific -1. Conclusion --1. Conclusion

Summary:

Large Livestock Population in Asia Pacific Offers Huge Growth Potential for the Animal Tagging Market Worldwide, legislation is driving RFID rollouts for animal tagging, often subsidized by governments. Concerns over animal health, potential bio-terrorism, food safety, international trade, and improving supply chain management have made animal and meat traceability essential. Epidemics such as the mad cow disease and bird flu, among others, have led governments to consider RFID implementation for animal tracking. With Asia Pacific having the highest livestock population globally, the RFID animal tagging market in the region is set to achieve growth. "RFID in animal tagging may not be the largest application of RFID in Asia Pacific," notes the analyst of this research service. "However, its benefits and the special features of track and trace can prove to be highly profitable and worthwhile for farmers and suppliers." High Penetration Expected in Australia and New Zealand According to the Global Livestock Production and Health Atlas (GLiPHA) database of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), China has the largest number of livestock units globally, followed by India. In Asia, Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and New Zealand are the other countries with large numbers of livestock units. The future of the livestock industry is headed toward source verification of herd of origin of all types of livestock. This will be based on "one animal – one number". In the short term, there will be greater penetration in the "early adopter" countries of Australia and New Zealand, as farmers meet the deadlines issued by the mandates. Over the long term, growth will also be seen in other countries that have not yet issued any mandates on tagging, but are expected to do so.