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Table 3 Semi-quantitative locomotion scoring

From: How effective are clinical pre-farrowing risk assessment and the use of soft rubber mats in preventing shoulder ulcers in at-risk sows?

Score

Criteria

0

No clinical signs of lameness

1

Barely visibly lame

2

Visibly, moderately lame with pressure on all limbs

3

Visibly lame with decreased pressure on the limbs

4

Decreased limb pressure to achieve relief or avoidance of pressure, or adoption of relieving posture

5

Avoidance of any limb pressure, exclusive adoption of relieving posture

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Porcine Health Management

ISSN: 2055-5660

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