Total Reports
2,996
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 2,996 reports on file
Cattle (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cattle (other) (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Cattle (other) ranks #62 by report volume among cattle breeds - 1,462 of 2,996 reports (48.8%) recorded a death outcome.
- #62
- most-reported cattle breed
- 48.8%
- death-coded report share
- 1,132
- Death - top reaction
- 1.2 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
1,462
of 2,996 reports
Death Rate
48.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.2 yr
252.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cattle (other) death-coded reports 48.8%
Cross-breed median
48.8% of 2,996 cattle (other) 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: 252.3 kg (556.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 1,132
Lack of efficacy - NOS 649
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 612
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice 209
Death by euthanasia 110
CULTURE/TITER DATA ABNORMAL 93
Residues in milk 91
Other abnormal test result NOS 90
Residues in meat/offal 89
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - NOS 79
Lack of efficacy (lice) 75
NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 71
Abnormal test result 64
Injection site swelling 61
Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia 60
Most Referenced Drugs
Tulathromycin 463
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 336
Eprinomectin 308
Doramectin 263
Bovine Parainfluenza Virus 3 (Ts), Rlb103 (Nl-Bk-6), Mlv; Bovine Respiratory Syn 226
Moxidectin 177
Fenbendazol Suspension 176
Ivermectin 148
Ceftiofur Hydrochloride 146
Bovine Parainfluenza Virus 3, Reisinger(Nl-Bk-6), Mlv; Bovine Respiratory Syncyt 143
Gamithromycin 135
Bovine Parainfluenza 3 Virus, Modified Live Virus + Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Modified Live Virus + Bovine Rhinotracheitis Virus, Modified Live Virus + Bovine Virus Diarrhea Type 1, Modified Live Virus + Bovine Virus Diarrhea Type 2, Modified Live Virus + Mannheimia Haemolytica Toxoid 122
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus, 597-10 10Th Psg Strain 375; Bovine Viral Dia 121
Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb 118
Oxfendazole 112
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,604 (39.6%)
Died
1,369 (33.8%)
Recovered/Normal
464 (11.5%)
Ongoing
419 (10.4%)
Euthanized
143 (3.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
48 (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Female 1,226 (40.9%)
Mixed 810 (27.0%)
Male 549 (18.3%)
Unknown 411 (13.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33 | |
| 2011 | 134 | |
| 2012 | 262 | |
| 2013 | 314 | |
| 2014 | 291 | |
| 2015 | 230 | |
| 2016 | 191 | |
| 2017 | 181 | |
| 2018 | 226 | |
| 2019 | 219 | |
| 2020 | 178 | |
| 2021 | 201 | |
| 2022 | 184 | |
| 2023 | 148 | |
| 2024 | 147 | |
| 2025 | 57 | |
Cattle (other) Pet Health Insights
Cattle (other) accounts for 2,996 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #62 by volume among cattle breeds, with 1,462 reports (48.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.2 years, average weight 252.3 kg (556.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (1,132), Lack of efficacy - NOS (649), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (612). Most-referenced drug: Tulathromycin (463 reports), followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (336) and Eprinomectin (308).
Outcome coding on 4,047 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (39.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Cattle Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein
3,106 reports · 38.9% death rate
Mixed (Cattle)
2,581 reports · 47.4% death rate
Cattle (unknown)
2,424 reports · 38.5% death rate
Aberdeen Angus
1,610 reports · 34.8% death rate
Crossbred Bovine/Cattle
1,357 reports · 49.7% death rate
Jersey
325 reports · 37.8% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Cattle (other)? ▼
There are 2,996 adverse event reports involving Cattle (other) in the FDA database, with 1,462 reports involving death (48.8% death rate). Cattle (other) ranks #62 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cattle (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cattle (other) are Death (1,132 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (649 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (612 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice (209 reports), Death by euthanasia (110 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cattle (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cattle (other) adverse event reports are Tulathromycin (463 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (336 reports), Eprinomectin (308 reports), Doramectin (263 reports), Bovine Parainfluenza Virus 3 (Ts), Rlb103 (Nl-Bk-6), Mlv; Bovine Respiratory Syn (226 reports).
What is the average age of Cattle (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cattle (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 1.2 years, with an average weight of 252.3 kg (556.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cattle (other) 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 Cattle (other) 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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