Total Reports
62
FDA CVM filings
Goat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 62 reports on file
Boer - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Boer (Goat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Boer ranks #261 by report volume among goat breeds - 38 of 62 reports (61.3%) recorded a death outcome.
- #261
- most-reported goat breed
- 61.3%
- death-coded report share
- 30
- Death - top reaction
- 1.5 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
38
of 62 reports
Death Rate
61.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.5 yr
41.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Boer death-coded reports 61.3%
Cross-breed median
61.3% of 62 boer 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: 41.2 kg (90.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 30
Recumbency 6
Weight loss 5
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Abortion 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Monensin Sodium 16
Fenbendazol Suspension 7
Progesterone 7
Albendazole 5
Doramectin 3
Outcome Breakdown
Died
37 (51.4%)
Outcome Unknown
26 (36.1%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (8.3%)
Ongoing
2 (2.8%)
Euthanized
1 (1.4%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 22 (35.5%)
Female 20 (32.3%)
Unknown 10 (16.1%)
Male 10 (16.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 4 | |
Boer Pet Health Insights
Boer accounts for 62 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #261 by volume among goat breeds, with 38 reports (61.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.5 years, average weight 41.2 kg (90.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (30), Recumbency (6), Weight loss (5). Most-referenced drug: Monensin Sodium (16 reports), followed by Fenbendazol Suspension (7) and Progesterone (7).
Outcome coding on 72 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (51.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,023 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Boer? ▼
There are 62 adverse event reports involving Boer in the FDA database, with 38 reports involving death (61.3% death rate). Boer ranks #261 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Boer? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Boer are Death (30 reports), Recumbency (6 reports), Weight loss (5 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (4 reports), Abortion (4 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Boer adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Boer adverse event reports are Monensin Sodium (16 reports), Fenbendazol Suspension (7 reports), Progesterone (7 reports), Albendazole (5 reports), Doramectin (3 reports).
What is the average age of Boer in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Boer at the time of adverse event reports is 1.5 years, with an average weight of 41.2 kg (90.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Boer 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 Boer 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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