Total Reports
131
FDA CVM filings
Chicken /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 131 reports on file
Chicken (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Chicken (other) (Chicken) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 131 reports on file, Chicken (other) sits at #216 among chicken breeds by volume; death-coded share is 69.5% (91 reports).
- #216
- most-reported chicken breed
- 69.5%
- death-coded report share
- 63
- Death - top reaction
- 0.2 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
91
of 131 reports
Death Rate
69.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.2 yr
1.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Chicken (other) death-coded reports 69.5%
Cross-breed median
69.5% of 131 chicken (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: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 63
Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia 25
Lack of efficacy - NOS 25
Increased mortality rate 15
Death by euthanasia 13
NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 9
Musculoskeletal disorder NOS 7
Found dead 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Narasin + Nicarbazin 28
Narasin 28
Zoalene (3.5-Dinitro-O-Toluamide) 28
Wet-Milled Fenbendaz Oral Susp 19
Monensin Sodium 17
Narasin; Nicarbazin 12
Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate 5
Hygromycin B 5
Outcome Breakdown
Died
88 (51.2%)
Outcome Unknown
56 (32.6%)
Euthanized
16 (9.3%)
Recovered/Normal
7 (4.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (2.3%)
Ongoing
1 (0.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 40 (30.5%)
Mixed 39 (29.8%)
Male 29 (22.1%)
Unknown 23 (17.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 8 | |
| 2016 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 21 | |
| 2020 | 14 | |
| 2021 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
Chicken (other) Pet Health Insights
Chicken (other) accounts for 131 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #216 by volume among chicken breeds, with 91 reports (69.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.2 years, average weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (63), Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia (25), Lack of efficacy - NOS (25). Most-referenced drug: Narasin + Nicarbazin (28 reports), followed by Narasin (28) and Zoalene (3.5-Dinitro-O-Toluamide) (28).
Outcome coding on 172 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (51.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Chicken (other)? ▼
There are 131 adverse event reports involving Chicken (other) in the FDA database, with 91 reports involving death (69.5% death rate). Chicken (other) ranks #216 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Chicken (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Chicken (other) are Death (63 reports), Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia (25 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (25 reports), Increased mortality rate (15 reports), Death by euthanasia (13 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Chicken (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Chicken (other) adverse event reports are Narasin + Nicarbazin (28 reports), Narasin (28 reports), Zoalene (3.5-Dinitro-O-Toluamide) (28 reports), Wet-Milled Fenbendaz Oral Susp (19 reports), Monensin Sodium (17 reports).
What is the average age of Chicken (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Chicken (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 0.2 years, with an average weight of 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Chicken (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 Chicken (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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