Table 1 Descriptions of variables collected during a clinical examination of the pigs
Variable | Scale of measurement | Observations |
|---|---|---|
Treated with antimicrobials after weaning | Dichotomous | No (0), Yes (1) |
Diarrheic soiling of the hind part | Dichotomous | No (0), Yes (1) |
Rectal Temperature | Discontinuous | 32.0 to 42.0 °C (0.1 °C accuracy) |
Skin elasticity | Ordinal | Normal (0), mild-moderately reduced (1), Markedly reduced (2) |
Sunken eyes | Dichotomous | No (0), Yes (1) |