Total Reports
18
FDA CVM filings
Chicken /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 18 reports on file
Chicken (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Chicken (unspecified) (Chicken) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Chicken (unspecified) ranks #373 by report volume among chicken breeds - 13 of 18 reports (72.2%) recorded a death outcome.
- #373
- most-reported chicken breed
- 72.2%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Death - top reaction
- 0.2 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
13
of 18 reports
Death Rate
72.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.2 yr
3.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Chicken (unspecified) death-coded reports 72.2%
Cross-breed median
72.2% of 18 chicken (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: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 7
Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia 6
Enteritis 5
NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 3
Airsacculitis 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Narasin + Nicarbazin 4
Narasin 4
Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate 3
Monensin Sodium 2
Nicarbazin 2
Outcome Breakdown
Died
10 (41.7%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (25.0%)
Euthanized
4 (16.7%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (12.5%)
Ongoing
1 (4.2%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 8 (44.4%)
Unknown 6 (33.3%)
Male 3 (16.7%)
Female 1 (5.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Chicken (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Chicken (unspecified) accounts for 18 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #373 by volume among chicken breeds, with 13 reports (72.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.2 years, average weight 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (7), Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia (6), Enteritis (5). Most-referenced drug: Narasin + Nicarbazin (4 reports), followed by Narasin (4) and Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate (3).
Outcome coding on 24 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (41.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,024 across 9 years on file.
Chicken Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Chicken (unspecified)? ▼
There are 18 adverse event reports involving Chicken (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 13 reports involving death (72.2% death rate). Chicken (unspecified) ranks #373 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Chicken (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Chicken (unspecified) are Death (7 reports), Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia (6 reports), Enteritis (5 reports), NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS (3 reports), Airsacculitis (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Chicken (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Chicken (unspecified) adverse event reports are Narasin + Nicarbazin (4 reports), Narasin (4 reports), Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate (3 reports), Monensin Sodium (2 reports), Nicarbazin (2 reports).
What is the average age of Chicken (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Chicken (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 0.2 years, with an average weight of 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Chicken (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 Chicken (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.
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