Total Reports
6
FDA CVM filings
Goat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 6 reports on file
Nigerian Dwarf - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Nigerian Dwarf (Goat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Nigerian Dwarf ranks #483 by report volume among goat breeds - 1 of 6 reports (16.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #483
- most-reported goat breed
- 16.7%
- death-coded report share
- 1
- Haematuria - top reaction
- 0.9 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
1
of 6 reports
Death Rate
16.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.9 yr
7.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Nigerian Dwarf death-coded reports 16.7%
Cross-breed median
16.7% of 6 nigerian dwarf 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: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Haematuria 1
Skin disorders NOS 1
Abortion 1
Dehydration 1
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Tulathromycin 3
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 1
Albendazole 1
Vit E/ Selenite Inj Solution 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
3 (50.0%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (33.3%)
Died
1 (16.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 3 (50.0%)
Female 2 (33.3%)
Mixed 1 (16.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Nigerian Dwarf Pet Health Insights
Nigerian Dwarf accounts for 6 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #483 by volume among goat breeds, with 1 reports (16.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.9 years, average weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Haematuria (1), Skin disorders NOS (1), Abortion (1). Most-referenced drug: Tulathromycin (3 reports), followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (1) and Albendazole (1).
Outcome coding on 6 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,019-2,025 across 4 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Nigerian Dwarf? ▼
There are 6 adverse event reports involving Nigerian Dwarf in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (16.7% death rate). Nigerian Dwarf ranks #483 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Nigerian Dwarf? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Nigerian Dwarf are Haematuria (1 reports), Skin disorders NOS (1 reports), Abortion (1 reports), Dehydration (1 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Nigerian Dwarf adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Nigerian Dwarf adverse event reports are Tulathromycin (3 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (1 reports), Albendazole (1 reports), Vit E/ Selenite Inj Solution (1 reports).
What is the average age of Nigerian Dwarf in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Nigerian Dwarf at the time of adverse event reports is 0.9 years, with an average weight of 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Nigerian Dwarf 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 Nigerian Dwarf 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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