Total Reports
93
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 93 reports on file
Saddlebred - American - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Saddlebred - American (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among horse breeds, Saddlebred - American is #235 by FDA report volume; 16.1% of its 93 reports (15) were death-coded.
- #235
- most-reported horse breed
- 16.1%
- death-coded report share
- 11
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 14.7 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
15
of 93 reports
Death Rate
16.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
14.7 yr
432.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Saddlebred - American death-coded reports 16.1%
Cross-breed median
16.1% of 93 saddlebred - american 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: 432.3 kg (953.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 11
Death by euthanasia 10
Colic 10
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Fever 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 13
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 12
Detomidine Hydrochloride 9
Omeprazole 9
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 8
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
36 (41.9%)
Outcome Unknown
24 (27.9%)
Ongoing
10 (11.6%)
Euthanized
9 (10.5%)
Died
6 (7.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Female 40 (43.0%)
Male 40 (43.0%)
Unknown 7 (7.5%)
Mixed 6 (6.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 11 | |
| 2019 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Saddlebred - American Pet Health Insights
Saddlebred - American accounts for 93 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #235 by volume among horse breeds, with 15 reports (16.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 14.7 years, average weight 432.3 kg (953.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (11), Death by euthanasia (10), Colic (10). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (13 reports), followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (12) and Detomidine Hydrochloride (9).
Outcome coding on 86 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (41.9%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Saddlebred - American? ▼
There are 93 adverse event reports involving Saddlebred - American in the FDA database, with 15 reports involving death (16.1% death rate). Saddlebred - American ranks #235 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Saddlebred - American? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Saddlebred - American are Lack of efficacy - NOS (11 reports), Death by euthanasia (10 reports), Colic (10 reports), Other abnormal test result NOS (6 reports), Fever (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Saddlebred - American adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Saddlebred - American adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (13 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (12 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (9 reports), Omeprazole (9 reports), Ivermectin + Praziquantel (8 reports).
What is the average age of Saddlebred - American in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Saddlebred - American at the time of adverse event reports is 14.7 years, with an average weight of 432.3 kg (953.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Saddlebred - American 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 Saddlebred - American 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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