Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Pig /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5 reports on file
Hampshire - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hampshire (Pig) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 5 reports on file, Hampshire sits at #486 among pig breeds by volume; death-coded share is 80.0% (4 reports).
- #486
- most-reported pig breed
- 80.0%
- death-coded report share
- 4
- Death - top reaction
- 1.4 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
4
of 5 reports
Death Rate
80.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.4 yr
108.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hampshire death-coded reports 80.0%
Cross-breed median
80.0% of 5 hampshire 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: 108.8 kg (239.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 4
Malaise 1
Hyperactivity 1
Anaphylaxis 1
Pain NOS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Ractopamine 1
Tulathromycin 1
Acepromazine Maleate 1
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 1
Tiletamine Hcl; Zolazapam Hcl 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
4 (66.7%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (33.3%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 2 (40.0%)
Male 2 (40.0%)
Female 1 (20.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
Hampshire Pet Health Insights
Hampshire accounts for 5 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #486 by volume among pig breeds, with 4 reports (80.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.4 years, average weight 108.8 kg (239.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (4), Malaise (1), Hyperactivity (1). Most-referenced drug: Ractopamine (1 reports), followed by Tulathromycin (1) and Acepromazine Maleate (1).
Outcome coding on 6 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (66.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,017 across 4 years on file.
Pig Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Landrace (other)
7 reports · 57.1% death rate
Duroc
11 reports · 54.5% death rate
PIC International Commercial Swine Lines
14 reports · 57.1% death rate
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire
17 reports · 47.1% death rate
Vietnamese Pot Bellied
26 reports · 30.8% death rate
Mixed (Pig)
29 reports · 55.2% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Hampshire? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving Hampshire in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (80.0% death rate). Hampshire ranks #486 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hampshire? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hampshire are Death (4 reports), Malaise (1 reports), Hyperactivity (1 reports), Anaphylaxis (1 reports), Pain NOS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hampshire adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hampshire adverse event reports are Ractopamine (1 reports), Tulathromycin (1 reports), Acepromazine Maleate (1 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (1 reports), Tiletamine Hcl; Zolazapam Hcl (1 reports).
What is the average age of Hampshire in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hampshire at the time of adverse event reports is 1.4 years, with an average weight of 108.8 kg (239.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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.
Every figure on PlainBreed is rendered directly from FDA openFDA adverse event data, no number is typed in by an editor. Breed figures are computed directly from FDA openFDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.