Total Reports
240
FDA CVM filings
Turkey /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 240 reports on file
Turkey (unknown) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Turkey (unknown) (Turkey) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Turkey (unknown)'s FDA record: #174 most-reported turkey breed, 240 total reports, 71.3% death-coded (171 reports).
- #174
- most-reported turkey breed
- 71.3%
- death-coded report share
- 123
- Death - top reaction
- 0.1 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
171
of 240 reports
Death Rate
71.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.1 yr
5.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Turkey (unknown) death-coded reports 71.3%
Cross-breed median
71.3% of 240 turkey (unknown) 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: 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 123
Recumbency 54
Increased mortality rate 42
Lateral recumbency 26
Impaired vocalisation 16
Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia 15
INEFFECTIVE, COCCIDIA 13
Behavioural disorder NOS 12
Most Referenced Drugs
Monensin Sodium 166
Monensin 25
Ractopamine 7
Tylosin 6
Lasalocid Sodium 6
Narasin 5
Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate 5
Fenbendazole 4
Outcome Breakdown
Died
167 (60.7%)
Outcome Unknown
69 (25.1%)
Recovered/Normal
16 (5.8%)
Euthanized
11 (4.0%)
Ongoing
10 (3.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (0.7%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 95 (39.6%)
Male 65 (27.1%)
Female 59 (24.6%)
Mixed 21 (8.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25 | |
| 2011 | 20 | |
| 2012 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 18 | |
| 2014 | 21 | |
| 2015 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 20 | |
| 2018 | 23 | |
| 2019 | 11 | |
| 2020 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 18 | |
| 2023 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Turkey (unknown) Pet Health Insights
Turkey (unknown) accounts for 240 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #174 by volume among turkey breeds, with 171 reports (71.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.1 years, average weight 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (123), Recumbency (54), Increased mortality rate (42). Most-referenced drug: Monensin Sodium (166 reports), followed by Monensin (25) and Ractopamine (7).
Outcome coding on 275 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (60.7%). 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 Turkey (unknown)? ▼
There are 240 adverse event reports involving Turkey (unknown) in the FDA database, with 171 reports involving death (71.3% death rate). Turkey (unknown) ranks #174 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Turkey (unknown)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Turkey (unknown) are Death (123 reports), Recumbency (54 reports), Increased mortality rate (42 reports), Lateral recumbency (26 reports), Impaired vocalisation (16 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Turkey (unknown) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Turkey (unknown) adverse event reports are Monensin Sodium (166 reports), Monensin (25 reports), Ractopamine (7 reports), Tylosin (6 reports), Lasalocid Sodium (6 reports).
What is the average age of Turkey (unknown) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Turkey (unknown) at the time of adverse event reports is 0.1 years, with an average weight of 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Turkey (unknown) 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 Turkey (unknown) 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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