Total Reports
1,610
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,610 reports on file
Aberdeen Angus - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Aberdeen Angus (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 1,610 reports on file, Aberdeen Angus sits at #86 among cattle breeds by volume; death-coded share is 34.8% (561 reports).
- #86
- most-reported cattle breed
- 34.8%
- death-coded report share
- 460
- Death - top reaction
- 1.3 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
561
of 1,610 reports
Death Rate
34.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.3 yr
273.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Aberdeen Angus death-coded reports 34.8%
Cross-breed median
34.8% of 1,610 aberdeen angus reports involved a death outcome.
How to read this number
Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness, these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The comparison line marks the cross-breed median death-coded share (about 4.8%) among breeds with 50 or more reports; values above it suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 273.2 kg (602.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 460
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice 280
Lack of efficacy - NOS 253
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 109
Systemic disorder NOS 107
Hair loss NOS 98
Pruritus 72
Anaphylaxis 63
INEFFECTIVE, LICE BITING 57
Scratching 57
Rubbing 57
INEFFECTIVE, ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZ 47
Injection site swelling 47
Lack of efficacy (lice) 43
Itching 40
Most Referenced Drugs
Doramectin 197
Portech App Gun 65 Ml Ivomec/Eprinex 138
Moxidectin 132
Ivermectin 0.5% Pour-On Topical Solution 121
Eprinomectin 105
Monensin Sodium 104
Ivermectin 103
Tulathromycin 95
Progesterone 66
Dinoprost Tromethamine 54
Eprinomectin 5 Mg/Ml Pour-On Solution 54
Eprinomectin 5% Injection 48
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 44
Fenbendazol Suspension 43
Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb 38
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
688 (41.6%)
Died
540 (32.6%)
Recovered/Normal
206 (12.4%)
Ongoing
166 (10.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
28 (1.7%)
Euthanized
27 (1.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 575 (35.7%)
Mixed 557 (34.6%)
Male 326 (20.2%)
Unknown 152 (9.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 150 | |
| 2011 | 97 | |
| 2012 | 132 | |
| 2013 | 111 | |
| 2014 | 98 | |
| 2015 | 100 | |
| 2016 | 184 | |
| 2017 | 128 | |
| 2018 | 87 | |
| 2019 | 106 | |
| 2020 | 95 | |
| 2021 | 79 | |
| 2022 | 84 | |
| 2023 | 58 | |
| 2024 | 65 | |
| 2025 | 36 | |
Aberdeen Angus Pet Health Insights
Aberdeen Angus accounts for 1,610 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #86 by volume among cattle breeds, with 561 reports (34.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.3 years, average weight 273.2 kg (602.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (460), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice (280), Lack of efficacy - NOS (253). Most-referenced drug: Doramectin (197 reports), followed by Portech App Gun 65 Ml Ivomec/Eprinex (138) and Moxidectin (132).
Outcome coding on 1,655 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (41.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Aberdeen Angus? ▼
There are 1,610 adverse event reports involving Aberdeen Angus in the FDA database, with 561 reports involving death (34.8% death rate). Aberdeen Angus ranks #86 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Aberdeen Angus? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Aberdeen Angus are Death (460 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice (280 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (253 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (109 reports), Systemic disorder NOS (107 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Aberdeen Angus adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Aberdeen Angus adverse event reports are Doramectin (197 reports), Portech App Gun 65 Ml Ivomec/Eprinex (138 reports), Moxidectin (132 reports), Ivermectin 0.5% Pour-On Topical Solution (121 reports), Eprinomectin (105 reports).
What is the average age of Aberdeen Angus in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Aberdeen Angus at the time of adverse event reports is 1.3 years, with an average weight of 273.2 kg (602.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Aberdeen Angus is unhealthy? ▼
No. FDA adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Popular breeds with more veterinary visits tend to have more reports. The data reflects reporting patterns, not actual incidence rates. Always consult a veterinarian for health decisions.
Where does this Aberdeen Angus safety data come from? ▼
All data comes from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine's adverse event reporting system. Pet owners, veterinarians, and manufacturers voluntarily submit reports about adverse events potentially linked to animal drugs and other products.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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