Total Reports
101
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
2026 FDA CVM data 101 reports on file official source
Red Angus — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Red Angus (Cattle), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Red Angus (Cattle) has 101 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 52 deaths reported (5150.0% death rate) — ranking #230 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Death (43 cases). The top associated drug is Doramectin. Average age at report: 1.0 years.
Deaths Reported
52
of 101 reports
Death Rate
5150.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.0 yr
249.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Red Angus death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
5150.0% of 101 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above 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
Laboured breathing 4
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 4
Overdose 3
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - lice 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Lateral recumbency 3
NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 3
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
Eprinomectin 6
Tildipirosin Injectable 6
Vit E/ Selenite Inj Solution 5
Florfenicol/Flunixin Inj-Triac 5
Tulathromycin 5
Zeranol Implant 4
Albendazole 4
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
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Red Angus accounts for 101 submitted reports and currently ranks #230 by report volume within the cattle population. Of those reports, 52 involved a death outcome — a 5150.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 1.0 years, with an average recorded body weight of 249.5 kg (550.1 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Red Angus are Death (43 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (21 reports), Found dead (7 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Doramectin appears in 18 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Bovine Virus*5/Past M+Mh Lv/Lb (13) and Fenbendazol Suspension (8). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same cattle species.
Outcome coding on the 129 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Died (39.5% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,012 to 2,025 reports across the 14 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual cattle.
Understanding Red Angus Adverse Event Data
Red Angus has 101 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 5150.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Doramectin, appearing in 18 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Red Angus.
Other Cattle Breeds
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein
3,106 reports · 3890.0% death rate
Cattle (other)
2,996 reports · 4880.0% death rate
Mixed (Cattle)
2,581 reports · 4740.0% death rate
Cattle (unknown)
2,424 reports · 3850.0% death rate
Aberdeen Angus
1,610 reports · 3480.0% death rate
Crossbred Bovine/Cattle
1,357 reports · 4970.0% death rate
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 (5150.0% 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Red Angus ranks #230 by total report volume. Death rate (5150.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial