Total Reports
26
FDA CVM filings
Pig /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 26 reports on file
Vietnamese Pot Bellied - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Vietnamese Pot Bellied (Pig) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Vietnamese Pot Bellied ranks #332 by report volume among pig breeds - 8 of 26 reports (30.8%) recorded a death outcome.
- #332
- most-reported pig breed
- 30.8%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Death - top reaction
- 2.6 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
8
of 26 reports
Death Rate
30.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.6 yr
37.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Vietnamese Pot Bellied death-coded reports 30.8%
Cross-breed median
30.8% of 26 vietnamese pot bellied 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: 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 6
Convulsion 2
Anorexia 2
PR-LUNG(S), LESION(S) 2
Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC) 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin 5
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 4
Ketamine 3
Doramectin 2
Ivermectin 1% Injection 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
8 (33.3%)
Died
7 (29.2%)
Recovered/Normal
5 (20.8%)
Ongoing
3 (12.5%)
Euthanized
1 (4.2%)
Gender Distribution
Male 10 (38.5%)
Unknown 9 (34.6%)
Female 6 (23.1%)
Mixed 1 (3.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pet Health Insights
Vietnamese Pot Bellied accounts for 26 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #332 by volume among pig breeds, with 8 reports (30.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.6 years, average weight 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (6), Convulsion (2), Anorexia (2). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin (5 reports), followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (4) and Ketamine (3).
Outcome coding on 24 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (33.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 13 years on file.
Pig Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Mixed (Pig)
29 reports · 55.2% death rate
Commercial hybrid
33 reports · 48.5% death rate
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire
17 reports · 47.1% death rate
PIC International Commercial Swine Lines
14 reports · 57.1% death rate
Duroc
11 reports · 54.5% death rate
Pig (other)
44 reports · 56.8% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Vietnamese Pot Bellied? ▼
There are 26 adverse event reports involving Vietnamese Pot Bellied in the FDA database, with 8 reports involving death (30.8% death rate). Vietnamese Pot Bellied ranks #332 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Vietnamese Pot Bellied? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Vietnamese Pot Bellied are Death (6 reports), Convulsion (2 reports), Anorexia (2 reports), PR-LUNG(S), LESION(S) (2 reports), Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC) (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Vietnamese Pot Bellied adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Vietnamese Pot Bellied adverse event reports are Ivermectin (5 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (4 reports), Ketamine (3 reports), Doramectin (2 reports), Ivermectin 1% Injection (2 reports).
What is the average age of Vietnamese Pot Bellied in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Vietnamese Pot Bellied at the time of adverse event reports is 2.6 years, with an average weight of 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Vietnamese Pot Bellied 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 Vietnamese Pot Bellied 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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