Total Reports
15
FDA CVM filings
Goat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 15 reports on file
Pygmy - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pygmy (Goat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Pygmy ranks #396 by report volume among goat breeds - 4 of 15 reports (26.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #396
- most-reported goat breed
- 26.7%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Vocalisation - top reaction
- 2.9 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
4
of 15 reports
Death Rate
26.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.9 yr
19.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pygmy death-coded reports 26.7%
Cross-breed median
26.7% of 15 pygmy 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: 19.2 kg (42.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vocalisation 5
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Pale mucous membrane 2
Death 2
Death by euthanasia 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg 3
Moxidectin 2
Ivermectin 2
Florfenicol/Flunixin Inj-Triac 2
Ceftiofur Sodium 1
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
4 (36.4%)
Ongoing
2 (18.2%)
Died
2 (18.2%)
Euthanized
2 (18.2%)
Outcome Unknown
1 (9.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 7 (46.7%)
Female 4 (26.7%)
Unknown 3 (20.0%)
Mixed 1 (6.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Pygmy Pet Health Insights
Pygmy accounts for 15 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #396 by volume among goat breeds, with 4 reports (26.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.9 years, average weight 19.2 kg (42.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vocalisation (5), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2), Pale mucous membrane (2). Most-referenced drug: Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg (3 reports), followed by Moxidectin (2) and Ivermectin (2).
Outcome coding on 11 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (36.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,020 across 7 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pygmy? ▼
There are 15 adverse event reports involving Pygmy in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (26.7% death rate). Pygmy ranks #396 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pygmy? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pygmy are Vocalisation (5 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports), Pale mucous membrane (2 reports), Death (2 reports), Death by euthanasia (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pygmy adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pygmy adverse event reports are Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg (3 reports), Moxidectin (2 reports), Ivermectin (2 reports), Florfenicol/Flunixin Inj-Triac (2 reports), Ceftiofur Sodium (1 reports).
What is the average age of Pygmy in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pygmy at the time of adverse event reports is 2.9 years, with an average weight of 19.2 kg (42.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pygmy 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 Pygmy 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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