Total Reports
10
FDA CVM filings
Cattle /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 10 reports on file
Wagyu - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Wagyu (Cattle) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Wagyu's FDA record: #438 most-reported cattle breed, 10 total reports, 70.0% death-coded (7 reports).
- #438
- most-reported cattle breed
- 70.0%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Death - top reaction
- 0.2 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
7
of 10 reports
Death Rate
70.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.2 yr
122.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Wagyu death-coded reports 70.0%
Cross-breed median
70.0% of 10 wagyu 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: 122.0 kg (269.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 5
Diarrhoea 4
Necropsy performed 3
Lateral recumbency 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Tulathromycin 7
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg 2
Monensin Sodium 1
Eprinomectin 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
7 (70.0%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (20.0%)
Ongoing
1 (10.0%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 7 (70.0%)
Mixed 2 (20.0%)
Female 1 (10.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Wagyu Pet Health Insights
Wagyu accounts for 10 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #438 by volume among cattle breeds, with 7 reports (70.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.2 years, average weight 122.0 kg (269.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (7), Lack of efficacy - NOS (5), Diarrhoea (4). Most-referenced drug: Tulathromycin (7 reports), followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2) and Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg (2).
Outcome coding on 10 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (70.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,022-2,024 across 3 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Wagyu? ▼
There are 10 adverse event reports involving Wagyu in the FDA database, with 7 reports involving death (70.0% death rate). Wagyu ranks #438 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Wagyu? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Wagyu are Death (7 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (5 reports), Diarrhoea (4 reports), Necropsy performed (3 reports), Lateral recumbency (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Wagyu adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Wagyu adverse event reports are Tulathromycin (7 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2 reports), Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg (2 reports), Monensin Sodium (1 reports), Eprinomectin (1 reports).
What is the average age of Wagyu in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Wagyu at the time of adverse event reports is 0.2 years, with an average weight of 122.0 kg (269.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Wagyu 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 Wagyu 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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