Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Pig /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire (Pig) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire's FDA record: #378 most-reported pig breed, 17 total reports, 47.1% death-coded (8 reports).
- #378
- most-reported pig breed
- 47.1%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Death - top reaction
- 0.5 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 17 reports
Death Rate
47.1%
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 47.1%
Cross-breed median
47.1% of 17 yorkshire (pig) also known as american yorkshire 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: 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
Most Referenced Drugs
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Procaine Penicillin 2
Ivermectin 1
Penicillin G Procaine 1
Ractopamine Hydrochloride 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
Yorkshire (Pig) also known as American Yorkshire accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #378 by volume among pig breeds, with 8 reports (47.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.5 years, average weight 61.2 kg (134.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (6), Behavioural disorder NOS (2), Oral cavity disorder NOS (2). Most-referenced drug: Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (2 reports), followed by Procaine Penicillin (2) and Ivermectin (1).
Outcome coding on 19 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (31.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,022 across 10 years on file.
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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 (47.1% 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.
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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