Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Sheep /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5 reports on file
Dorset - Poll or horned - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dorset - Poll or horned (Sheep) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Dorset - Poll or horned ranks #497 by report volume among sheep breeds - 2 of 5 reports (40.0%) recorded a death outcome.
- #497
- most-reported sheep breed
- 40.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Death - top reaction
- 0.8 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
2
of 5 reports
Death Rate
40.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.8 yr
56.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dorset - Poll or horned death-coded reports 40.0%
Cross-breed median
40.0% of 5 dorset - poll or horned 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: 56.7 kg (125.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 2
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 1
Underdose 1
Vocalisation 1
INEFFECTIVE, STOMACH WORMS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Chlortetracycline As Hydrochloride 1
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 1
Sulfadimethoxine 1
Albendazole 1
Doramectin 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
3 (60.0%)
Died
2 (40.0%)
Gender Distribution
Female 3 (60.0%)
Mixed 1 (20.0%)
Male 1 (20.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Dorset - Poll or horned Pet Health Insights
Dorset - Poll or horned accounts for 5 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #497 by volume among sheep breeds, with 2 reports (40.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.8 years, average weight 56.7 kg (125.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (2), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (1), Underdose (1). Most-referenced drug: Chlortetracycline As Hydrochloride (1 reports), followed by Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (1) and Sulfadimethoxine (1).
Outcome coding on 5 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (60.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,015-2,024 across 5 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Dorset - Poll or horned? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving Dorset - Poll or horned in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (40.0% death rate). Dorset - Poll or horned ranks #497 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dorset - Poll or horned? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dorset - Poll or horned are Death (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (1 reports), Underdose (1 reports), Vocalisation (1 reports), INEFFECTIVE, STOMACH WORMS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dorset - Poll or horned adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dorset - Poll or horned adverse event reports are Chlortetracycline As Hydrochloride (1 reports), Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (1 reports), Sulfadimethoxine (1 reports), Albendazole (1 reports), Doramectin (1 reports).
What is the average age of Dorset - Poll or horned in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dorset - Poll or horned at the time of adverse event reports is 0.8 years, with an average weight of 56.7 kg (125.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dorset - Poll or horned 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 Dorset - Poll or horned 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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