Total Reports
13
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 13 reports on file
Standardbred - American - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Standardbred - American (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Standardbred - American's FDA record: #407 most-reported horse breed, 13 total reports, 30.8% death-coded (4 reports).
- #407
- most-reported horse breed
- 30.8%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Death - top reaction
- 4.3 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
4
of 13 reports
Death Rate
30.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.3 yr
431.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Standardbred - American death-coded reports 30.8%
Cross-breed median
30.8% of 13 standardbred - 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: 431.3 kg (951.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 3
Overdose 3
Dyspnoea 2
Other abnormal test result NOS 2
Increased sweating 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Flunixin Meglumine 2
Altrenogest Oily Solution 2
Monensin Sodium 2
Furosemide Injection 2
Xylazine 1
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
5 (35.7%)
Died
3 (21.4%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (21.4%)
Ongoing
2 (14.3%)
Euthanized
1 (7.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 6 (46.2%)
Female 5 (38.5%)
Unknown 2 (15.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
Standardbred - American Pet Health Insights
Standardbred - American accounts for 13 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #407 by volume among horse breeds, with 4 reports (30.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.3 years, average weight 431.3 kg (951.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (3), Overdose (3), Dyspnoea (2). Most-referenced drug: Flunixin Meglumine (2 reports), followed by Altrenogest Oily Solution (2) and Monensin Sodium (2).
Outcome coding on 14 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,022 across 7 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Standardbred - American? ▼
There are 13 adverse event reports involving Standardbred - American in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (30.8% death rate). Standardbred - American ranks #407 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Standardbred - American? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Standardbred - American are Death (3 reports), Overdose (3 reports), Dyspnoea (2 reports), Other abnormal test result NOS (2 reports), Increased sweating (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Standardbred - American adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Standardbred - American adverse event reports are Flunixin Meglumine (2 reports), Altrenogest Oily Solution (2 reports), Monensin Sodium (2 reports), Furosemide Injection (2 reports), Xylazine (1 reports).
What is the average age of Standardbred - American in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Standardbred - American at the time of adverse event reports is 4.3 years, with an average weight of 431.3 kg (951.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Standardbred - 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 Standardbred - 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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