Total Reports
7
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 7 reports on file
Ayrshire - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Ayrshire (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Ayrshire ranks #452 by report volume among cattle breeds - 3 of 7 reports (42.9%) recorded a death outcome.
- #452
- most-reported cattle breed
- 42.9%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Death - top reaction
- 3.2 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
3
of 7 reports
Death Rate
42.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.2 yr
400.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Ayrshire death-coded reports 42.9%
Cross-breed median
42.9% of 7 ayrshire 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: 400.0 kg (882.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 3
Injection site swelling 2
Anorexia 1
Depression 1
Dependent oedema 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Oxytetracycline 1
Gamithromycin 1
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 1
Cephapirin Sodium 1
Sometribove 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
3 (42.9%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (28.6%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (28.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 6 (85.7%)
Male 1 (14.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
Ayrshire Pet Health Insights
Ayrshire accounts for 7 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #452 by volume among cattle breeds, with 3 reports (42.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.2 years, average weight 400.0 kg (882.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (3), Injection site swelling (2), Anorexia (1). Most-referenced drug: Oxytetracycline (1 reports), followed by Gamithromycin (1) and Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (1).
Outcome coding on 7 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (42.9%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,017 across 4 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Ayrshire? ▼
There are 7 adverse event reports involving Ayrshire in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (42.9% death rate). Ayrshire ranks #452 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Ayrshire? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Ayrshire are Death (3 reports), Injection site swelling (2 reports), Anorexia (1 reports), Depression (1 reports), Dependent oedema (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Ayrshire adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Ayrshire adverse event reports are Oxytetracycline (1 reports), Gamithromycin (1 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (1 reports), Cephapirin Sodium (1 reports), Sometribove (1 reports).
What is the average age of Ayrshire in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Ayrshire at the time of adverse event reports is 3.2 years, with an average weight of 400.0 kg (882.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire 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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