Anicare
Anicare, the OTPS® division of CM Group, is an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID animal identification products — pet microchips, livestock ear tags, scanners, pigeon rings, and rumen boluses — sold factory-direct to distributors, farms, veterinarians, government agencies, and OEM/ODM customers across North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBaoan, China
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Anicare does
Anicare is a brand operated under the OTPS® division of CM Group, functioning as an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID-based animal identification products. Founded in 2015 and registered in the US as CM Animal with offices in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts, the company produces pet microchips (in 1.25x7mm, 1.4x8mm, and 2.12x12mm sizes with bioglass encapsulation and EO sterilization), RFID ear tags for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, animal chip scanners, RFID rumen boluses, and pigeon rings. All products comply with ISO 11784/11785 standards, with scanner and UHF tag lines also supporting ISO 18000-6C (EPC Gen2). The company holds ICAR certification with an authorized unique ID number segment for government pet management programs, plus CE and RoHS certifications for European market access.
The product line operates across both LF (125/134.2 kHz, supporting FDX-A, FDX-B, HDX) and UHF (860-960 MHz) frequencies, with multi-protocol readers designed for interoperability across installed RFID infrastructure. Notable extensions include Bio-Thermo temperature-sensing microchips for combined identification and health monitoring, high-density ceramic rumen boluses for permanent livestock identification, and rugged handheld scanners with IP65 ratings and storage capacities up to 100,000 records. Manufacturing capabilities cover mold injection, RFID inlay integration, laser marking, and encapsulated microchip production, with a stated 6-step inspection process.
The business operates a factory-direct wholesale model targeting global distributors, livestock farms, veterinarians, animal shelters, breeding facilities, government animal management agencies, and OEM/ODM customers. Revenue streams are entirely hardware-driven across six product categories, supplemented by custom manufacturing services for branding, packaging, chip programming, and private-label production. Pricing is quote-based with no public rates, with DHL top VVIP logistics enabling 1-2 day US and 3-4 day European delivery. Distribution spans at least North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East, with stated end-user adoption among top-10 global beef providers.
Anicare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Anicare
- Legal name
- CM Animal
- Website
- https://cmanimal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Anicare, the OTPS® division of CM Group, is an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID animal identification products — pet microchips, livestock ear tags, scanners, pigeon rings, and rumen boluses — sold factory-direct to distributors, farms, veterinarians, government agencies, and OEM/ODM customers across North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Anicare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- RFID Animal Identification Hardware
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Animal Identification & Tracking Devices (Microchips, RFID, Tags, Scanners) (HLAMAFAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Livestock Identification, Traceability & Recordkeeping Services (Tagging, RFID) (AFAEALAF)
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Where Anicare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baoan
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Anicare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- RFID Pet Microchip Sales: Sale of ICAR-certified RFID pet microchips in various sizes (1.25x7mm, 1.4x8mm, 2.12x12mm) for dogs, cats, horses, and other companion animals. Biocompatible glass encapsulated chips with EO sterilization.
- RFID Ear Tag Sales: Sale of livestock RFID ear tags for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and other farm animals. Available in LF (FDX-B) and UHF options with TPU construction for outdoor durability.
- Animal Chip Scanner Sales: Sale of handheld RFID animal scanners/readers supporting multiple frequencies and protocols. Models include universal pet chip scanners, cattle ear tag scanners, and multifunction RFID readers.
- RFID Rumen Bolus Sales: Sale of ceramic RFID rumen boluses for permanent cattle, sheep, and goat identification. Designed for long-term use with acid-resistant construction.
- Pigeon Ring Sales: Sale of RFID pigeon rings for racing pigeon timing, breeding management, and competition registration with multiple chip options.
- OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Custom manufacturing services including logo printing, packaging design, chip programming, laser engraving, UID encoding, and private-label production for distributors and brands.
- Sample and Evaluation Orders: Sample orders available for testing and evaluation before bulk production, supporting compatibility testing for customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Products |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom/OEM Products |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sample Orders |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Anicare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Anicare (operated under OTPS/CM Group) is an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID animal identification hardware. The company produces pet microchips, livestock ear tags (cattle, sheep, pigs), handheld animal chip scanners supporting multiple RFID protocols, RFID pigeon rings, and ceramic rumen boluses. The company also offers OEM/ODM customization services including logo printing, chip programming, packaging design, and private-label manufacturing for distributors and brands.
Product overview
Anicare (operated by OTPS/CM group) is an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID animal identification products, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes pet microchips (in 1.25×7mm, 1.4×8mm, and 2.12×12mm sizes), animal chip scanners supporting FDX-B, FDX-A, HDX, and UHF protocols, livestock RFID ear tags for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, pigeon rings, and RFID rumen bolus. The product line is supported by manufacturing capabilities for ear tags and pet microchips, with OEM/ODM customization services. All products comply with ISO 11784/11785 standards and are designed for animal identification, traceability, and livestock management applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Animal Chip Scanner
Quantifiable outcome
- RFID technology reduces manual recordkeeping and improves data accuracy in livestock management
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Anicare
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Anicare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Anicare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- DHL ExpresscoreDHL top VVIP partner providing priority local DHL service with ultra-fast global delivery. US shipments take only 1 to 2 days, Europe 3-4 days with real-time tracking and best after-sales service.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Anicare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- HomeAgain (Merck Animal Health): Major pet recovery and microchip registry service backed by an ICAR-aligned chip supply; a direct pet-microchip competitor to Anicare's companion-animal line.
- Avid Identification Systems: Established ICAR-aligned pet microchip manufacturer and registry operator in North America; directly competes with Anicare in companion-animal identification.
- Allflex Livestock Intelligence (MSD Animal Health): Global market leader in livestock identification (ear tags, visual and electronic) and RFID readers; the dominant ICAR-certified competitor Anicare competes against in cattle, sheep, and pig tagging worldwide.
- Trovan (AEG ID): Specialist manufacturer of RFID animal identification transponders and readers (FDX-B, HDX) for pets and livestock; a focused European competitor in the same niche as Anicare.
- Datamars: Diversified animal ID company offering RFID ear tags, microchips, and readers across livestock and companion animals; directly competes with Anicare's full product ecosystem and OEM/wholesale model.
Regional players
- Identipet: UK/Europe-focused pet microchip supplier and registry; competes with Anicare in companion-animal microchips in European markets where Anicare already sells.
Broad incumbents
- Avery Dennison (Smartrac RFID): Global RFID inlay and tag manufacturer whose animal-ID compatible inlays supply many ear-tag assemblers; an upstream incumbent relevant to Anicare's component sourcing and competitive positioning.
- Zoetis (sheep/livestock ID portfolio via previous Pharmaq acquisitions): Global animal-health giant whose diagnostics and livestock health offerings increasingly overlap with traceable animal ID; an incumbent whose scale dwarfs Anicare's.
Emerging players
- Wuxi Fofia Technology: China-based manufacturer of RFID animal ear tags and microchips; a direct emerging-market competitor with comparable OEM/wholesale model targeting the same global distributors.
- Shenzhen Jietong Technology: Chinese RFID inlay and animal tag producer competing in the OEM channel for livestock ear tags; comparable scale and product overlap with Anicare's livestock line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Anicare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Anicare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Anicare M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Anicare
What does Anicare do?
Anicare (operated under OTPS/CM Group) is an ICAR-certified manufacturer of RFID animal identification hardware. The company produces pet microchips, livestock ear tags (cattle, sheep, pigs), handheld animal chip scanners supporting multiple RFID protocols, RFID pigeon rings, and ceramic rumen boluses. The company also offers OEM/ODM customization services including logo printing, chip programming, packaging design, and private-label manufacturing for distributors and brands.
Is Anicare a public or private company?
Anicare is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Anicare founded?
Anicare was founded in 2015. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Anicare based?
Anicare is headquartered in Baoan, China, in the Asia region.
How does Anicare make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. RFID Pet Microchip Sales are the primary driver. The others are RFID Ear Tag Sales, animal Chip Scanner Sales, RFID Rumen Bolus Sales, pigeon Ring Sales, OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services and sample and Evaluation Orders.
Who are Anicare's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are HomeAgain (Merck Animal Health), Avid Identification Systems, Allflex Livestock Intelligence (MSD Animal Health), Trovan (AEG ID) and Datamars. Identipet is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Avery Dennison (Smartrac RFID) and Zoetis (sheep/livestock ID portfolio via previous Pharmaq acquisitions). Emerging players are Wuxi Fofia Technology and Shenzhen Jietong Technology.
Does Anicare have an API?
No public API is recorded for Anicare.
What industry is Anicare in?
Anicare's product category is RFID Animal Identification Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMAFAL, Animal Identification & Tracking Devices (Microchips, RFID, Tags, Scanners), with a secondary code of AFAEALAF, Livestock Identification, Traceability & Recordkeeping Services (Tagging, RFID). Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 3841.