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Variables measured to describe the fecal samples
| Variable | Scale of measurement | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| Fecal sample | Nominal | Delivered a sample, sparse sample, no sample |
| Clinical assessment of the fecal consistency | Ordinal | 1—Firm, 2—Soft and shaped, 3—Loose, 4—Watery |
| Fecal dry matter | Percentage | 0 to 100% |
| Fecal color score | Nominal | Brown, black, grey, white, green, yellow |
| Fecal deposit score | Nominal | Blood, mucus, fibrin, necrotic debris |
| Fecal pH | Discontinuous | 0; 14 |
