Total Reports
451
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 451 reports on file
Arab - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Arab (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Arab's FDA record: #145 most-reported horse breed, 451 total reports, 10.0% death-coded (45 reports).
- #145
- most-reported horse breed
- 10.0%
- death-coded report share
- 44
- Colic - top reaction
- 17.0 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
45
of 451 reports
Death Rate
10.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
17.0 yr
423.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Arab death-coded reports 10.0%
Cross-breed median
10.0% of 451 arab 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: 423.0 kg (932.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Colic 44
Lack of efficacy - NOS 43
Anorexia 35
INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) 30
Application site swelling 28
Death by euthanasia 28
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 27
Diarrhoea 21
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 112
Omeprazole 48
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 37
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 27
Detomidine Hydrochloride 24
Ivermectin, Praziquantel 23
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 18
Firocoxib 14
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
164 (41.2%)
Outcome Unknown
138 (34.7%)
Ongoing
48 (12.1%)
Euthanized
29 (7.3%)
Died
17 (4.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (0.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 244 (54.1%)
Female 183 (40.6%)
Mixed 15 (3.3%)
Unknown 9 (2.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26 | |
| 2011 | 35 | |
| 2012 | 33 | |
| 2013 | 30 | |
| 2014 | 29 | |
| 2015 | 52 | |
| 2016 | 29 | |
| 2017 | 26 | |
| 2018 | 28 | |
| 2019 | 31 | |
| 2020 | 31 | |
| 2021 | 16 | |
| 2022 | 17 | |
| 2023 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 28 | |
| 2025 | 19 | |
Arab Pet Health Insights
Arab accounts for 451 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #145 by volume among horse breeds, with 45 reports (10.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 17.0 years, average weight 423.0 kg (932.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Colic (44), Lack of efficacy - NOS (43), Anorexia (35). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (112 reports), followed by Omeprazole (48) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (37).
Outcome coding on 398 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (41.2%). 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 Arab? ▼
There are 451 adverse event reports involving Arab in the FDA database, with 45 reports involving death (10.0% death rate). Arab ranks #145 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Arab? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Arab are Colic (44 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (43 reports), Anorexia (35 reports), INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) (30 reports), Application site swelling (28 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Arab adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Arab adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (112 reports), Omeprazole (48 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (37 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (27 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (24 reports).
What is the average age of Arab in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Arab at the time of adverse event reports is 17.0 years, with an average weight of 423.0 kg (932.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Arab 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 Arab 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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