Total Reports
50
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 50 reports on file
Percheron - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Percheron (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among horse breeds, Percheron is #273 by FDA report volume; 12.0% of its 50 reports (6) were death-coded.
- #273
- most-reported horse breed
- 12.0%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Colic - top reaction
- 15.4 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
6
of 50 reports
Death Rate
12.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
15.4 yr
370.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Percheron death-coded reports 12.0%
Cross-breed median
12.0% of 50 percheron 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: 370.4 kg (816.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Colic 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Injection site swelling 5
Diarrhoea 5
Fever 5
Most Referenced Drugs
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 8
Pergolide Mesylate 8
Firocoxib 5
Detomidine Hydrochloride 4
Oxybendazole 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
19 (39.6%)
Outcome Unknown
17 (35.4%)
Ongoing
5 (10.4%)
Euthanized
3 (6.3%)
Died
3 (6.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 26 (52.0%)
Female 22 (44.0%)
Unknown 1 (2.0%)
Mixed 1 (2.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
Percheron Pet Health Insights
Percheron accounts for 50 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #273 by volume among horse breeds, with 6 reports (12.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 15.4 years, average weight 370.4 kg (816.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Colic (6), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (6), Injection site swelling (5). Most-referenced drug: Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (8 reports), followed by Pergolide Mesylate (8) and Firocoxib (5).
Outcome coding on 48 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (39.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Percheron? ▼
There are 50 adverse event reports involving Percheron in the FDA database, with 6 reports involving death (12.0% death rate). Percheron ranks #273 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Percheron? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Percheron are Colic (6 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (6 reports), Injection site swelling (5 reports), Diarrhoea (5 reports), Fever (5 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Percheron adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Percheron adverse event reports are Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (8 reports), Pergolide Mesylate (8 reports), Firocoxib (5 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (4 reports), Oxybendazole (3 reports).
What is the average age of Percheron in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Percheron at the time of adverse event reports is 15.4 years, with an average weight of 370.4 kg (816.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Percheron 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 Percheron 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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