Total Reports
101
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 101 reports on file
Cattle (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cattle (unspecified) (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Cattle (unspecified)'s FDA record: #229 most-reported cattle breed, 101 total reports, 40.6% death-coded (41 reports).
- #229
- most-reported cattle breed
- 40.6%
- death-coded report share
- 34
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 1.3 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
41
of 101 reports
Death Rate
40.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.3 yr
264.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cattle (unspecified) death-coded reports 40.6%
Cross-breed median
40.6% of 101 cattle (unspecified) 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: 264.6 kg (583.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 34
Death 28
INEFFECTIVE, ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZ 17
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 9
Death by euthanasia 7
Residues in meat/offal 5
PR-LUNG(S), LESION(S) 4
Behavioural disorder NOS 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Dinoprost Tromethamine 14
Progesterone 12
Fenbendazol Suspension 11
Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg 10
Flunixin Megl Topical Solution 8
Florfenicol/Flunixin Inj-Triac 7
Tildipirosin Injectable 7
Trenbolone Acet/Estradiol Impl 6
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
51 (41.5%)
Died
32 (26.0%)
Ongoing
15 (12.2%)
Recovered/Normal
15 (12.2%)
Euthanized
10 (8.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 50 (49.5%)
Unknown 22 (21.8%)
Male 20 (19.8%)
Mixed 9 (8.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 27 | |
| 2015 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Cattle (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Cattle (unspecified) accounts for 101 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #229 by volume among cattle breeds, with 41 reports (40.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.3 years, average weight 264.6 kg (583.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (34), Death (28), INEFFECTIVE, ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZ (17). Most-referenced drug: Dinoprost Tromethamine (14 reports), followed by Progesterone (12) and Fenbendazol Suspension (11).
Outcome coding on 123 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (41.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Cattle (unspecified)? ▼
There are 101 adverse event reports involving Cattle (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 41 reports involving death (40.6% death rate). Cattle (unspecified) ranks #229 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cattle (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cattle (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy - NOS (34 reports), Death (28 reports), INEFFECTIVE, ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZ (17 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (9 reports), Death by euthanasia (7 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cattle (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cattle (unspecified) adverse event reports are Dinoprost Tromethamine (14 reports), Progesterone (12 reports), Fenbendazol Suspension (11 reports), Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg (10 reports), Flunixin Megl Topical Solution (8 reports).
What is the average age of Cattle (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cattle (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 1.3 years, with an average weight of 264.6 kg (583.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cattle (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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