Total Reports
37
FDA CVM filings
Sheep /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 37 reports on file
Sheep (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Sheep (other) (Sheep) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 37 reports on file, Sheep (other) sits at #297 among sheep breeds by volume; death-coded share is 48.6% (18 reports).
- #297
- most-reported sheep breed
- 48.6%
- death-coded report share
- 14
- Death - top reaction
- 1.7 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
18
of 37 reports
Death Rate
48.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.7 yr
60.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Sheep (other) death-coded reports 48.6%
Cross-breed median
48.6% of 37 sheep (other) 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: 60.6 kg (133.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 14
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Diarrhoea 3
INEFFECTIVE, PARASITE(S) NOS 3
Malaise 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Moxidectin 9
Albendazole 5
Ivermectin 3
Progesterone 2
Monensin Sodium 2
Outcome Breakdown
Died
17 (51.5%)
Outcome Unknown
9 (27.3%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (9.1%)
Ongoing
3 (9.1%)
Euthanized
1 (3.0%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 13 (35.1%)
Female 12 (32.4%)
Unknown 8 (21.6%)
Male 4 (10.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Sheep (other) Pet Health Insights
Sheep (other) accounts for 37 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #297 by volume among sheep breeds, with 18 reports (48.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.7 years, average weight 60.6 kg (133.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (14), Lack of efficacy - NOS (4), Diarrhoea (3). Most-referenced drug: Moxidectin (9 reports), followed by Albendazole (5) and Ivermectin (3).
Outcome coding on 33 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (51.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Sheep (other)? ▼
There are 37 adverse event reports involving Sheep (other) in the FDA database, with 18 reports involving death (48.6% death rate). Sheep (other) ranks #297 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Sheep (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Sheep (other) are Death (14 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (4 reports), Diarrhoea (3 reports), INEFFECTIVE, PARASITE(S) NOS (3 reports), Malaise (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Sheep (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Sheep (other) adverse event reports are Moxidectin (9 reports), Albendazole (5 reports), Ivermectin (3 reports), Progesterone (2 reports), Monensin Sodium (2 reports).
What is the average age of Sheep (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Sheep (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 1.7 years, with an average weight of 60.6 kg (133.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Sheep (other) 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 Sheep (other) 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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