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Table 1 Description of scores for the assessed behavior parameters during the video analysis

From: Impact of tearing spermatic cords during castration in live and dead piglets and consequences on welfare

Parameter

Volume of vocalization

Kind of vocalization

Kind of movement

Score

1

No vocalization

No vocalization

No movement

2

Silent grunting

Short, rare vocalization

Minor movement

3

Low squealing or whimpering

Discontinuous vocalization with longer breaks (>  3 s)

Stretching of legs and head shaking

4

Moderately loud screaming

Discontinuous vocalization with shorter breaks (<  3 s)

Struggling and occasional escape attempts

5

Deafening screaming

Continuous vocalization

Defense movements and continuous escape attempts