Total Reports
18
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 18 reports on file
Guernsey - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Guernsey (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Guernsey's FDA record: #371 most-reported cattle breed, 18 total reports, 33.3% death-coded (6 reports).
- #371
- most-reported cattle breed
- 33.3%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Injection site swelling - top reaction
- 1.9 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
6
of 18 reports
Death Rate
33.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.9 yr
254.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Guernsey death-coded reports 33.3%
Cross-breed median
33.3% of 18 guernsey 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: 254.0 kg (560.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Injection site swelling 7
Death 4
Hives (see also Skin) 3
Fever 2
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 3
Sometribove 2
Dinoprost Tromethamine 2
Pegbovigrastim 2
Selenium + Vitamin E 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
10 (45.5%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (18.2%)
Died
4 (18.2%)
Ongoing
2 (9.1%)
Euthanized
2 (9.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 15 (83.3%)
Mixed 2 (11.1%)
Unknown 1 (5.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Guernsey Pet Health Insights
Guernsey accounts for 18 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #371 by volume among cattle breeds, with 6 reports (33.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.9 years, average weight 254.0 kg (560.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Injection site swelling (7), Death (4), Hives (see also Skin) (3). Most-referenced drug: Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (3 reports), followed by Sometribove (2) and Dinoprost Tromethamine (2).
Outcome coding on 22 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (45.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Guernsey? ▼
There are 18 adverse event reports involving Guernsey in the FDA database, with 6 reports involving death (33.3% death rate). Guernsey ranks #371 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Guernsey? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Guernsey are Injection site swelling (7 reports), Death (4 reports), Hives (see also Skin) (3 reports), Fever (2 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Guernsey adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Guernsey adverse event reports are Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (3 reports), Sometribove (2 reports), Dinoprost Tromethamine (2 reports), Pegbovigrastim (2 reports), Selenium + Vitamin E (2 reports).
What is the average age of Guernsey in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Guernsey at the time of adverse event reports is 1.9 years, with an average weight of 254.0 kg (560.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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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