Total Reports
26
FDA CVM filings
Goat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 26 reports on file
Nubian - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Nubian (Goat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among goat breeds, Nubian is #333 by FDA report volume; 46.2% of its 26 reports (12) were death-coded.
- #333
- most-reported goat breed
- 46.2%
- death-coded report share
- 11
- Death - top reaction
- 2.6 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
12
of 26 reports
Death Rate
46.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.6 yr
32.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Nubian death-coded reports 46.2%
Cross-breed median
46.2% of 26 nubian 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: 32.8 kg (72.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 11
Anorexia 4
Diarrhoea 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 3
Hypersalivation 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Moxidectin 8
Clorsulon + Ivermectin 3
Fenbendazole 2
Thiamine 1
Meloxicam 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
11 (36.7%)
Recovered/Normal
11 (36.7%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (16.7%)
Euthanized
1 (3.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (3.3%)
Ongoing
1 (3.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 14 (53.8%)
Male 5 (19.2%)
Unknown 4 (15.4%)
Mixed 3 (11.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 5 | |
Nubian Pet Health Insights
Nubian accounts for 26 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #333 by volume among goat breeds, with 12 reports (46.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.6 years, average weight 32.8 kg (72.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (11), Anorexia (4), Diarrhoea (4). Most-referenced drug: Moxidectin (8 reports), followed by Clorsulon + Ivermectin (3) and Fenbendazole (2).
Outcome coding on 30 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (36.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,024 across 11 years on file.
Goat Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Nubian? ▼
There are 26 adverse event reports involving Nubian in the FDA database, with 12 reports involving death (46.2% death rate). Nubian ranks #333 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Nubian? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Nubian are Death (11 reports), Anorexia (4 reports), Diarrhoea (4 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (3 reports), Hypersalivation (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Nubian adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Nubian adverse event reports are Moxidectin (8 reports), Clorsulon + Ivermectin (3 reports), Fenbendazole (2 reports), Thiamine (1 reports), Meloxicam (1 reports).
What is the average age of Nubian in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Nubian at the time of adverse event reports is 2.6 years, with an average weight of 32.8 kg (72.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Nubian 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 Nubian 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.
Every figure on PlainBreed is rendered directly from FDA openFDA adverse event data, no number is typed in by an editor. Breed figures are computed directly from FDA openFDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.