Total Reports
34
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 34 reports on file
Welsh Pony - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Welsh Pony (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Welsh Pony ranks #303 by report volume among horse breeds - 1 of 34 reports (2.9%) recorded a death outcome.
- #303
- most-reported horse breed
- 2.9%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Behavioural disorder NOS - top reaction
- 10.7 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
1
of 34 reports
Death Rate
2.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
10.7 yr
330.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Welsh Pony death-coded reports 2.9%
Cross-breed median
2.9% of 34 welsh pony 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: 330.4 kg (728.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Behavioural disorder NOS 5
Injection site swelling 4
Anorexia 3
Fever 3
Overdose 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Omeprazole 7
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 5
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan 3
Detomidine Hydrochloride 3
Sucralfate 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
13 (43.3%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (33.3%)
Ongoing
6 (20.0%)
Died
1 (3.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 22 (64.7%)
Female 12 (35.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Welsh Pony Pet Health Insights
Welsh Pony accounts for 34 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #303 by volume among horse breeds, with 1 reports (2.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 10.7 years, average weight 330.4 kg (728.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Behavioural disorder NOS (5), Injection site swelling (4), Anorexia (3). Most-referenced drug: Omeprazole (7 reports), followed by Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (5) and Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (3).
Outcome coding on 30 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (43.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Welsh Pony? ▼
There are 34 adverse event reports involving Welsh Pony in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (2.9% death rate). Welsh Pony ranks #303 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Welsh Pony? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Welsh Pony are Behavioural disorder NOS (5 reports), Injection site swelling (4 reports), Anorexia (3 reports), Fever (3 reports), Overdose (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Welsh Pony adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Welsh Pony adverse event reports are Omeprazole (7 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (5 reports), Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (3 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (3 reports), Sucralfate (3 reports).
What is the average age of Welsh Pony in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Welsh Pony at the time of adverse event reports is 10.7 years, with an average weight of 330.4 kg (728.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Welsh Pony 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 Welsh Pony 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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