Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

Qingdao Rato Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and trading company headquartered in Qingdao, China, specializing in the production and global supply of artificial insemination (AI) and livestock breeding equipment. With a focused product portfolio tailored to modern animal husbandry, Rato supports efficient, hygienic, and high-performance reproductive solutions for pig, cattle, and sheep farming worldwide.

Core Business

Rato’s product range is purposefully developed for the reproductive management of livestock, with key product categories including:

• Pig Breeding Equipment: AI catheters, semen collection bags, boar semen bottles, semen extension solutions, and dummy sows for boar training. Designed for ease of use, hygiene, and effectiveness in increasing conception rates.
• Pig Farm Equipment: Includes stainless steel and plastic farrowing crates, gestation stalls, slat flooring systems, and feeding solutions that optimize sow and piglet welfare during critical stages.
• Pig AI Laboratory Equipment: Semen collection stations, semen dilution equipment, storage tubes, lab-grade microscopes, and semen analyzers used in commercial pig genetics and AI labs.
• Bovine Breeding Equipment: Artificial insemination guns, sheathes, and semen storage tanks designed for dairy and beef cattle operations.
• Sheep Breeding Equipment: AI catheters, vaginal speculums, and semen handling tools tailored for small ruminant artificial insemination.

These solutions support advanced genetic improvement programs, biosecurity, and modern breeding practices across livestock production systems.

Specialization and Core USP

Qingdao Rato’s core strength lies in its exclusive focus on reproductive technologies and field-friendly AI tools for livestock. Their unique selling propositions include:

• Turnkey AI Kits: Customized reproductive kits designed per species and operation size, streamlining AI procedures for farmers and technicians.
• OEM/ODM Capability: Rato offers customized branding, packaging, and design services for distributors and breeding service providers.
• One-Stop Solution Provider: The ability to supply AI tools, farm equipment, and lab instruments from a single source, simplifying procurement and logistics for global buyers.

Their experience in serving both large-scale integrators and smallholder systems allows them to adapt their offerings based on technical sophistication and local breeding needs.

Financials

Though detailed financial disclosures are not publicly available, business volume and export activity indicate stable growth and international market penetration:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: USD 3–6 million
• Export Share: Over 85% of total revenue
• Key Revenue Streams: Pig breeding tools and AI consumables, especially catheters and semen handling systems

Repeat customer retention and year-over-year growth suggest a strong reputation for product quality and after-sales support.

Shipment and Export Track Record

Based on verified trade data from export tracking platforms:

• Annual Export Volume: Over 300–500 shipments across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America
• Primary HS Codes: 300670 (Medical catheters and devices), 843629 (Livestock farm machinery), 392690 (Plastic AI tools and consumables)
• Top Importing Countries: Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, Iran

The company has earned a reputation for consistent fulfillment timelines and pre-shipment inspections tailored to regulatory requirements in destination countries.

Target Market

Qingdao Rato serves a global clientele of:

• Commercial pig farms and swine genetic centers
• AI labs and boar stud farms
• Livestock integrators and breeding cooperatives
• Veterinary distributors and agricultural equipment wholesalers
• Government-supported livestock development projects

Their product offerings are designed for both manual and semi-automated AI systems, meeting the needs of field veterinarians and institutional researchers alike.

Capabilities

Rato operates flexible production lines with capabilities to manufacture:

• Plastic-molded AI catheters and containers
• Stainless steel and HDPE farm fixtures (e.g., crates, feeders)
• Semen processing equipment using lab-grade materials
• Customizable packaging solutions for veterinary suppliers

The company’s R&D and QA teams ensure that all batches conform to veterinary hygiene standards and provide consistent field performance.

Certifications and Compliance

Rato products are designed and manufactured in accordance with international health and quality benchmarks. Their compliance measures include:

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System (via supplier partners)
• CE Declarations – For export of laboratory and semen handling devices
• Veterinary Product Compliance – With EU, Southeast Asian, and African veterinary import norms
• Third-party Inspections – Coordinated with SGS, Intertek, and local CIQ offices as requested by clients

Documentation such as Certificates of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and import certifications are supplied per shipment.

Customer Testimonials

Client feedback from repeat customers and veterinary procurement platforms has praised the company for both product reliability and service:

“Rato’s AI catheters have consistently improved our insemination outcomes and saved costs compared to imported European brands.” – Swine Breeding Farm, Indonesia
“Fast response, well-packed shipments, and flexible order customization. A reliable partner for our nationwide veterinary supply business.” – Distributor, Nigeria

Major Achievements

• Exported to Over 40 Countries across 4 continents
• OEM Partnerships with top regional veterinary brands in Asia and South America
• Key Supplier for government AI extension programs in rural livestock development initiatives
• Participation in Global Trade Shows such as VIV China, ILDEX Vietnam, and IPPE
• Recognized Supplier on B2B platforms including Alibaba and Made-in-China with verified product categories

Qingdao Rato Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd. continues to support the advancement of animal reproductive efficiency through innovative, affordable, and farmer-friendly AI solutions, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in global livestock development.