Total Reports
101
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 101 reports on file
Red Angus - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Red Angus (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Red Angus's FDA record: #230 most-reported cattle breed, 101 total reports, 51.5% death-coded (52 reports).
- #230
- most-reported cattle breed
- 51.5%
- death-coded report share
- 43
- Death - top reaction
- 1.0 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
52
of 101 reports
Death Rate
51.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.0 yr
249.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Red Angus death-coded reports 51.5%
Cross-breed median
51.5% of 101 red angus 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: 249.5 kg (550.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 43
Lack of efficacy - NOS 21
Found dead 7
Respiratory signs 7
Anaphylaxis 6
Lack of efficacy (lice) 6
INEFFECTIVE, WORMS NOS 5
Respiratory distress 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Doramectin 18
Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb 13
Fenbendazol Suspension 8
Trenbolone Acet/Estradiol Impl 7
Dinoprost Tromethamine 7
Flunixin Meglumine Injectable 6
Monensin Sodium 6
Clos P*2/Cl Oth*4/Mor Bovis Kb 6
Outcome Breakdown
Died
51 (39.5%)
Outcome Unknown
41 (31.8%)
Recovered/Normal
20 (15.5%)
Ongoing
13 (10.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (2.3%)
Euthanized
1 (0.8%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 36 (35.6%)
Female 35 (34.7%)
Male 22 (21.8%)
Unknown 8 (7.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 18 | |
| 2016 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 13 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Red Angus Pet Health Insights
Red Angus accounts for 101 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #230 by volume among cattle breeds, with 52 reports (51.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.0 years, average weight 249.5 kg (550.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (43), Lack of efficacy - NOS (21), Found dead (7). Most-referenced drug: Doramectin (18 reports), followed by Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb (13) and Fenbendazol Suspension (8).
Outcome coding on 129 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (39.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Red Angus? ▼
There are 101 adverse event reports involving Red Angus in the FDA database, with 52 reports involving death (51.5% death rate). Red Angus ranks #230 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Red Angus? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Red Angus are Death (43 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (21 reports), Found dead (7 reports), Respiratory signs (7 reports), Anaphylaxis (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Red Angus adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Red Angus adverse event reports are Doramectin (18 reports), Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb (13 reports), Fenbendazol Suspension (8 reports), Trenbolone Acet/Estradiol Impl (7 reports), Dinoprost Tromethamine (7 reports).
What is the average age of Red Angus in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Red Angus at the time of adverse event reports is 1.0 years, with an average weight of 249.5 kg (550.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Red Angus 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 Red Angus 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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