Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Clydesdale - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Clydesdale (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Clydesdale ranks #379 by report volume among horse breeds - 5 of 17 reports (29.4%) recorded a death outcome.
- #379
- most-reported horse breed
- 29.4%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Application site swelling - top reaction
- 7.9 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
5
of 17 reports
Death Rate
29.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.9 yr
269.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Clydesdale death-coded reports 29.4%
Cross-breed median
29.4% of 17 clydesdale 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: 269.0 kg (593.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Application site swelling 2
Localised oedema (not application site) 2
Death by euthanasia 2
Fever 2
Uncoded sign 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Detomidine Hydrochloride 2
Acepromazine Maleate 2
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 2
Omeprazole 37% Oral Paste 2
Omeprazole 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
5 (29.4%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (23.5%)
Euthanized
3 (17.6%)
Ongoing
3 (17.6%)
Died
2 (11.8%)
Gender Distribution
Male 11 (64.7%)
Female 4 (23.5%)
Mixed 1 (5.9%)
Unknown 1 (5.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Clydesdale Pet Health Insights
Clydesdale accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #379 by volume among horse breeds, with 5 reports (29.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.9 years, average weight 269.0 kg (593.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Application site swelling (2), Localised oedema (not application site) (2), Death by euthanasia (2). Most-referenced drug: Detomidine Hydrochloride (2 reports), followed by Acepromazine Maleate (2) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (2).
Outcome coding on 17 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (29.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Clydesdale? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Clydesdale in the FDA database, with 5 reports involving death (29.4% death rate). Clydesdale ranks #379 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Clydesdale? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Clydesdale are Application site swelling (2 reports), Localised oedema (not application site) (2 reports), Death by euthanasia (2 reports), Fever (2 reports), Uncoded sign (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Clydesdale adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Clydesdale adverse event reports are Detomidine Hydrochloride (2 reports), Acepromazine Maleate (2 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (2 reports), Omeprazole 37% Oral Paste (2 reports), Omeprazole (2 reports).
What is the average age of Clydesdale in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Clydesdale at the time of adverse event reports is 7.9 years, with an average weight of 269.0 kg (593.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale 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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