Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Pig /
2026 FDA CVM data 17 reports on file official source
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire (Pig), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire (Pig) has 17 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 8 deaths reported (4710.0% death rate) — ranking #378 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Death (6 cases). The top associated drug is Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid. Average age at report: 0.5 years.
Deaths Reported
8
of 17 reports
Death Rate
4710.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.5 yr
61.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
4710.0% of 17 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 61.2 kg (134.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 6
Behavioural disorder NOS 2
Oral cavity disorder NOS 2
Nasal discharge 2
Loss of consciousness 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2
Dyspnoea 2
Depression 1
Hind limb paresis 1
Breathing difficulty 1
Emesis 1
Tachypnoea 1
Distress 1
Injection site lesion 1
Injection site necrosis 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Procaine Penicillin 2
Ivermectin 1
Penicillin G Procaine 1
Ractopamine Hydrochloride 1
Enrofloxacin 1
Fenbendazole 1
Doramectin 1
Oxytetracycline Hcl; Polymyxin B Sulfate 1
Ractopamine 1
Pentobarbital Sodium + Phenytoin Sodium 1
Device: Intracardiac/Intravascular Surgical Catheters 1
Epinephrine 1
Altrenogest Oily Pig Spray 1
Porcine Reproductive And Respiratory Syndrome, 129-Pkc12-Fl 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
6 (31.6%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (31.6%)
Recovered/Normal
5 (26.3%)
Euthanized
2 (10.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 8 (47.1%)
Female 4 (23.5%)
Mixed 3 (17.6%)
Unknown 2 (11.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire accounts for 17 submitted reports and currently ranks #378 by report volume within the pig population. Of those reports, 8 involved a death outcome — a 4710.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 0.5 years, with an average recorded body weight of 61.2 kg (134.9 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire are Death (6 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (2 reports), Oral cavity disorder NOS (2 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid appears in 2 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Procaine Penicillin (2) and Ivermectin (1). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same pig species.
Outcome coding on the 19 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Died (31.6% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,022 reports across the 10 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual pig.
Understanding Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire Adverse Event Data
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire has 17 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 4710.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid, appearing in 2 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire in the FDA database, with 8 reports involving death (4710.0% death rate). Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire ranks #378 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire are Death (6 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (2 reports), Oral cavity disorder NOS (2 reports), Nasal discharge (2 reports), Loss of consciousness (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire adverse event reports are Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2 reports), Procaine Penicillin (2 reports), Ivermectin (1 reports), Penicillin G Procaine (1 reports), Ractopamine Hydrochloride (1 reports).
What is the average age of Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire at the time of adverse event reports is 0.5 years, with an average weight of 61.2 kg (134.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire ranks #378 by total report volume. Death rate (4710.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial