Total Reports
24
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 24 reports on file
Shorthorn (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Shorthorn (unspecified) (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Shorthorn (unspecified) ranks #343 by report volume among cattle breeds - 10 of 24 reports (41.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #343
- most-reported cattle breed
- 41.7%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Death - top reaction
- 1.5 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
10
of 24 reports
Death Rate
41.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.5 yr
272.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Shorthorn (unspecified) death-coded reports 41.7%
Cross-breed median
41.7% of 24 shorthorn (unspecified) 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: 272.2 kg (600.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 9
Injection site swelling 6
DEATH-TREATMENT FAILURE 2
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 2
Musculoskeletal disorder NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Doramectin 4
Moxidectin 2
Tulathromycin 2
Ivermectin 2
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Outcome Breakdown
Died
10 (43.5%)
Outcome Unknown
7 (30.4%)
Recovered/Normal
5 (21.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (4.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 12 (50.0%)
Mixed 7 (29.2%)
Unknown 3 (12.5%)
Male 2 (8.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
Shorthorn (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Shorthorn (unspecified) accounts for 24 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #343 by volume among cattle breeds, with 10 reports (41.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.5 years, average weight 272.2 kg (600.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (9), Injection site swelling (6), DEATH-TREATMENT FAILURE (2). Most-referenced drug: Doramectin (4 reports), followed by Moxidectin (2) and Tulathromycin (2).
Outcome coding on 23 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (43.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,023 across 11 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shorthorn (unspecified)? ▼
There are 24 adverse event reports involving Shorthorn (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 10 reports involving death (41.7% death rate). Shorthorn (unspecified) ranks #343 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shorthorn (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shorthorn (unspecified) are Death (9 reports), Injection site swelling (6 reports), DEATH-TREATMENT FAILURE (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (2 reports), Musculoskeletal disorder NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shorthorn (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shorthorn (unspecified) adverse event reports are Doramectin (4 reports), Moxidectin (2 reports), Tulathromycin (2 reports), Ivermectin (2 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2 reports).
What is the average age of Shorthorn (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Shorthorn (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 1.5 years, with an average weight of 272.2 kg (600.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shorthorn (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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