Total Reports
28
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 28 reports on file
Brahman - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Brahman (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Brahman ranks #321 by report volume among cattle breeds - 8 of 28 reports (28.6%) recorded a death outcome.
- #321
- most-reported cattle breed
- 28.6%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Death - top reaction
- 4.4 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
8
of 28 reports
Death Rate
28.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.4 yr
287.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Brahman death-coded reports 28.6%
Cross-breed median
28.6% of 28 brahman 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: 287.8 kg (634.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 5
Injection site swelling 4
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 3
Death by euthanasia 3
INEFFECTIVE, PARASITE(S) NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Doramectin 3
Eprinomectin 5% Injection 3
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 3
Flunixin Megl Topical Solution 3
Tulathromycin 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
10 (35.7%)
Died
6 (21.4%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (21.4%)
Euthanized
3 (10.7%)
Ongoing
3 (10.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 13 (46.4%)
Male 7 (25.0%)
Mixed 5 (17.9%)
Unknown 3 (10.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Brahman Pet Health Insights
Brahman accounts for 28 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #321 by volume among cattle breeds, with 8 reports (28.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.4 years, average weight 287.8 kg (634.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (5), Injection site swelling (4), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (3). Most-referenced drug: Doramectin (3 reports), followed by Eprinomectin 5% Injection (3) and Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (3).
Outcome coding on 28 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Brahman? ▼
There are 28 adverse event reports involving Brahman in the FDA database, with 8 reports involving death (28.6% death rate). Brahman ranks #321 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Brahman? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Brahman are Death (5 reports), Injection site swelling (4 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (3 reports), Death by euthanasia (3 reports), INEFFECTIVE, PARASITE(S) NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Brahman adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Brahman adverse event reports are Doramectin (3 reports), Eprinomectin 5% Injection (3 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (3 reports), Flunixin Megl Topical Solution (3 reports), Tulathromycin (2 reports).
What is the average age of Brahman in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Brahman at the time of adverse event reports is 4.4 years, with an average weight of 287.8 kg (634.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Brahman 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 Brahman 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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