Total Reports
6
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 6 reports on file
Shorthorn - Milking - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Shorthorn - Milking (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cattle breeds, Shorthorn - Milking is #478 by FDA report volume; 50.0% of its 6 reports (3) were death-coded.
- #478
- most-reported cattle breed
- 50.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Death - top reaction
- 2.0 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
3
of 6 reports
Death Rate
50.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.0 yr
287.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Shorthorn - Milking death-coded reports 50.0%
Cross-breed median
50.0% of 6 shorthorn - milking 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: 287.3 kg (633.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 2
Claw / hoof / nail disorder NOS 1
Mammary gland disorder NOS 1
Stiffness NOS 1
Respiratory tract infection NOS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Sometribove 2
Oxytetracycline 1
Pegbovigrastim 1
Flunixin Meglumine 1
Monensin Sodium 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
3 (33.3%)
Died
3 (33.3%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (22.2%)
Ongoing
1 (11.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 5 (83.3%)
Mixed 1 (16.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Shorthorn - Milking Pet Health Insights
Shorthorn - Milking accounts for 6 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #478 by volume among cattle breeds, with 3 reports (50.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.0 years, average weight 287.3 kg (633.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (2), Claw / hoof / nail disorder NOS (1), Mammary gland disorder NOS (1). Most-referenced drug: Sometribove (2 reports), followed by Oxytetracycline (1) and Pegbovigrastim (1).
Outcome coding on 9 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (33.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,020 across 5 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shorthorn - Milking? ▼
There are 6 adverse event reports involving Shorthorn - Milking in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (50.0% death rate). Shorthorn - Milking ranks #478 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shorthorn - Milking? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shorthorn - Milking are Death (2 reports), Claw / hoof / nail disorder NOS (1 reports), Mammary gland disorder NOS (1 reports), Stiffness NOS (1 reports), Respiratory tract infection NOS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shorthorn - Milking adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shorthorn - Milking adverse event reports are Sometribove (2 reports), Oxytetracycline (1 reports), Pegbovigrastim (1 reports), Flunixin Meglumine (1 reports), Monensin Sodium (1 reports).
What is the average age of Shorthorn - Milking in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Shorthorn - Milking at the time of adverse event reports is 2.0 years, with an average weight of 287.3 kg (633.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shorthorn - Milking 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 Shorthorn - Milking 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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