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2,403 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your horse.
2,403
Total Reports
273
Deaths Reported
1140.0%
Death Rate
12.7 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 437.2 kg (964.0 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 265
Injection site swelling 235
Colic 178
INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) 137
Death 136
Anorexia 122
Death by euthanasia 111
Fever 107
Injection site pain 104
Ataxia 103
Diarrhoea 103
Behavioural disorder NOS 100
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 99
Depression 85
Application site swelling 79

Most Referenced Drugs

Omeprazole 285
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 276
Pergolide Mesylate 182
Detomidine Hydrochloride 151
Clodronate Disodium 139
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 135
Firocoxib 93
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 89
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan 76
Ketamine Hydrochloride 61
Sucralfate 59
Ceftiofur 56
Ivermectin 53
Flunixin Meglumine 52
Hyaluronate Sodium 51

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
861 (39.5%)
Outcome Unknown
640 (29.3%)
Ongoing
386 (17.7%)
Died
174 (8.0%)
Euthanized
102 (4.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
19 (0.9%)

Gender Distribution

Male 1,340 (55.8%)
Female 893 (37.2%)
Mixed 96 (4.0%)
Unknown 74 (3.1%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 124
2011 118
2012 145
2013 149
2014 118
2015 165
2016 155
2017 163
2018 141
2019 136
2020 161
2021 159
2022 171
2023 152
2024 202
2025 144

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #74 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.