Total Reports
39
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
2026 FDA CVM data 39 reports on file official source
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard (Horse), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard (Horse) has 39 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 5 deaths reported (1280.0% death rate) — ranking #291 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy - NOS (5 cases). The top associated drug is Pergolide Mesylate. Average age at report: 13.6 years.
Deaths Reported
5
of 39 reports
Death Rate
1280.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
13.6 yr
332.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
1280.0% of 39 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 332.6 kg (733.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 5
Swollen mouth 4
Abdominal pain 3
Anorexia 3
Hypersalivation 2
Death by euthanasia 2
Anaphylactoid reaction 2
Tachycardia 2
Allergic oedema 2
Tachypnoea 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 2
INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 1
Head pressing 1
Icterus 1
Hyperhidrosis 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 7
Firocoxib 5
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 4
Moxidectin 3
Detomidine Hydrochloride 3
Omeprazole 3
Ivermectin, Praziquantel 2
Ketamine Hydrochloride 1
Altrenogest 1
Clenbuterol Hydrochloride 1
Enrofloxacin 1
Flunixin Meglamine 1
Decoquinate 1
Pyrantel Tartrate 1
Oxytetracycline 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
15 (40.5%)
Recovered/Normal
11 (29.7%)
Ongoing
6 (16.2%)
Died
4 (10.8%)
Euthanized
1 (2.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 20 (51.3%)
Female 15 (38.5%)
Unknown 2 (5.1%)
Mixed 2 (5.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard accounts for 39 submitted reports and currently ranks #291 by report volume within the horse population. Of those reports, 5 involved a death outcome — a 1280.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 13.6 years, with an average recorded body weight of 332.6 kg (733.4 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard are Lack of efficacy - NOS (5 reports), Swollen mouth (4 reports), Abdominal pain (3 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Pergolide Mesylate appears in 7 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Firocoxib (5) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (4). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same horse species.
Outcome coding on the 37 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (40.5% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 14 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual horse.
Understanding Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard Adverse Event Data
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard has 39 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 1280.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Pergolide Mesylate, appearing in 7 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard? ▼
There are 39 adverse event reports involving Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard in the FDA database, with 5 reports involving death (1280.0% death rate). Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard ranks #291 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard are Lack of efficacy - NOS (5 reports), Swollen mouth (4 reports), Abdominal pain (3 reports), Anorexia (3 reports), Hypersalivation (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (7 reports), Firocoxib (5 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (4 reports), Moxidectin (3 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (3 reports).
What is the average age of Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard at the time of adverse event reports is 13.6 years, with an average weight of 332.6 kg (733.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard 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 Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Belgian Draft, also called Brabant or Brabants trekpaard ranks #291 by total report volume. Death rate (1280.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial