Total Reports
481
FDA CVM filings
Pig /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 481 reports on file
Pig (unknown) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pig (unknown) (Pig) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Pig (unknown)'s FDA record: #140 most-reported pig breed, 481 total reports, 51.6% death-coded (248 reports).
- #140
- most-reported pig breed
- 51.6%
- death-coded report share
- 190
- Death - top reaction
- 0.7 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
248
of 481 reports
Death Rate
51.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.7 yr
75.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pig (unknown) death-coded reports 51.6%
Cross-breed median
51.6% of 481 pig (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: 75.3 kg (166.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 190
Lack of efficacy - NOS 52
Recumbency 39
Death by euthanasia 33
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 27
NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS 26
Diarrhoea 24
Vocalisation 24
Most Referenced Drugs
Narasin 94
Ractopamine Hydrochloride 60
Tiamulin 54
Ractopamine 40
Enrofloxacin 31
Monensin Sodium 26
Tylosin Phosphate 24
Tilmicosin Phosphate 15
Outcome Breakdown
Died
224 (41.0%)
Outcome Unknown
192 (35.1%)
Recovered/Normal
63 (11.5%)
Euthanized
35 (6.4%)
Ongoing
27 (4.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
6 (1.1%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 266 (55.3%)
Mixed 92 (19.1%)
Female 85 (17.7%)
Male 38 (7.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | |
| 2011 | 41 | |
| 2012 | 43 | |
| 2013 | 42 | |
| 2014 | 38 | |
| 2015 | 39 | |
| 2016 | 37 | |
| 2017 | 39 | |
| 2018 | 23 | |
| 2019 | 15 | |
| 2020 | 14 | |
| 2021 | 34 | |
| 2022 | 24 | |
| 2023 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 22 | |
| 2025 | 16 | |
Pig (unknown) Pet Health Insights
Pig (unknown) accounts for 481 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #140 by volume among pig breeds, with 248 reports (51.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.7 years, average weight 75.3 kg (166.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (190), Lack of efficacy - NOS (52), Recumbency (39). Most-referenced drug: Narasin (94 reports), followed by Ractopamine Hydrochloride (60) and Tiamulin (54).
Outcome coding on 547 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (41.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Pig Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Crossbred Porcine/Pig
368 reports · 44.0% death rate
Pig (other)
44 reports · 56.8% death rate
Commercial hybrid
33 reports · 48.5% death rate
Mixed (Pig)
29 reports · 55.2% death rate
Vietnamese Pot Bellied
26 reports · 30.8% death rate
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire
17 reports · 47.1% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pig (unknown)? ▼
There are 481 adverse event reports involving Pig (unknown) in the FDA database, with 248 reports involving death (51.6% death rate). Pig (unknown) ranks #140 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pig (unknown)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pig (unknown) are Death (190 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (52 reports), Recumbency (39 reports), Death by euthanasia (33 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (27 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pig (unknown) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pig (unknown) adverse event reports are Narasin (94 reports), Ractopamine Hydrochloride (60 reports), Tiamulin (54 reports), Ractopamine (40 reports), Enrofloxacin (31 reports).
What is the average age of Pig (unknown) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pig (unknown) at the time of adverse event reports is 0.7 years, with an average weight of 75.3 kg (166.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pig (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 Pig (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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