Total Reports
26
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 26 reports on file
Limousin - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Limousin (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Limousin's FDA record: #330 most-reported cattle breed, 26 total reports, 53.8% death-coded (14 reports).
- #330
- most-reported cattle breed
- 53.8%
- death-coded report share
- 10
- Death - top reaction
- 2.8 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
14
of 26 reports
Death Rate
53.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.8 yr
250.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Limousin death-coded reports 53.8%
Cross-breed median
53.8% of 26 limousin 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: 250.0 kg (551.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 10
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice 4
Sudden death 3
Blindness 2
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Progesterone 2
Eprinomectin 2
Ivermectin 2
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Ivermectin(1%)/Clorsulon(10%) Injection 2
Outcome Breakdown
Died
13 (48.1%)
Outcome Unknown
7 (25.9%)
Ongoing
3 (11.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (7.4%)
Euthanized
2 (7.4%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 10 (38.5%)
Female 9 (34.6%)
Unknown 5 (19.2%)
Male 2 (7.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
Limousin Pet Health Insights
Limousin accounts for 26 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #330 by volume among cattle breeds, with 14 reports (53.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.8 years, average weight 250.0 kg (551.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (10), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice (4), Sudden death (3). Most-referenced drug: Progesterone (2 reports), followed by Eprinomectin (2) and Ivermectin (2).
Outcome coding on 27 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (48.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Limousin? ▼
There are 26 adverse event reports involving Limousin in the FDA database, with 14 reports involving death (53.8% death rate). Limousin ranks #330 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Limousin? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Limousin are Death (10 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice (4 reports), Sudden death (3 reports), Blindness (2 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Limousin adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Limousin adverse event reports are Progesterone (2 reports), Eprinomectin (2 reports), Ivermectin (2 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2 reports), Ivermectin(1%)/Clorsulon(10%) Injection (2 reports).
What is the average age of Limousin in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Limousin at the time of adverse event reports is 2.8 years, with an average weight of 250.0 kg (551.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Limousin 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 Limousin 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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