Total Reports
179
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 179 reports on file
Tennessee Walking Horse - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Tennessee Walking Horse (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 179 reports on file, Tennessee Walking Horse sits at #189 among horse breeds by volume; death-coded share is 12.3% (22 reports).
- #189
- most-reported horse breed
- 12.3%
- death-coded report share
- 21
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 15.0 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
22
of 179 reports
Death Rate
12.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
15.0 yr
438.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Tennessee Walking Horse death-coded reports 12.3%
Cross-breed median
12.3% of 179 tennessee walking horse 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: 438.5 kg (966.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 21
Colic 19
Death by euthanasia 15
Anorexia 15
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 12
Other abnormal test result NOS 11
Ataxia 9
Swollen mouth 9
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 29
Omeprazole 20
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 17
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 14
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 13
Ponazuril 8
Moxidectin 7
Detomidine 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
59 (34.9%)
Outcome Unknown
58 (34.3%)
Ongoing
28 (16.6%)
Euthanized
13 (7.7%)
Died
10 (5.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.6%)
Gender Distribution
Male 114 (63.7%)
Female 50 (27.9%)
Unknown 9 (5.0%)
Mixed 6 (3.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 16 | |
| 2013 | 12 | |
| 2014 | 21 | |
| 2015 | 12 | |
| 2016 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 13 | |
| 2021 | 17 | |
| 2022 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 13 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
Tennessee Walking Horse Pet Health Insights
Tennessee Walking Horse accounts for 179 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #189 by volume among horse breeds, with 22 reports (12.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 15.0 years, average weight 438.5 kg (966.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (21), Colic (19), Death by euthanasia (15). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (29 reports), followed by Omeprazole (20) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (17).
Outcome coding on 169 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.9%). 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 Tennessee Walking Horse? ▼
There are 179 adverse event reports involving Tennessee Walking Horse in the FDA database, with 22 reports involving death (12.3% death rate). Tennessee Walking Horse ranks #189 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Tennessee Walking Horse? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Tennessee Walking Horse are Lack of efficacy - NOS (21 reports), Colic (19 reports), Death by euthanasia (15 reports), Anorexia (15 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Tennessee Walking Horse adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Tennessee Walking Horse adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (29 reports), Omeprazole (20 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (17 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (14 reports), Ivermectin + Praziquantel (13 reports).
What is the average age of Tennessee Walking Horse in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Tennessee Walking Horse at the time of adverse event reports is 15.0 years, with an average weight of 438.5 kg (966.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Tennessee Walking Horse 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 Tennessee Walking Horse 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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