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Thresholds for the fecal dry matter content (%) defining the qualitative description of fecal consistency
| Fecal consistency (score) | Fecal dry matter content (%) |
|---|---|
| Firm and shaped (1) | > 22.7 |
| Soft and shaped (2) | > 15 ≤ 22.7 |
| Loose (diarrhea) (3) | > 9 ≤ 15 |
| Watery (diarrhea) (4) | 0 ≤ 9 |
