Table 4. Definitions of behavioural elements and locations in the Novel object test.

Behavioural element and location	Definition
Feeding behaviour	Eating feed from the bowl
Approaching behaviour
Time spent in head position	Percentage of time spent facing the feed bowl in relation to the total time of the test
Time spend in back position	Percentage of time spent with their back to the feed bowl in relation to the total time of the test
Time spend in side position	Percentage of time spent with their side to the feed bowl in relation to the total time of the test
Locomotive behaviour
General activity	Number of blue lines crossed during the total time of the test
Reluctance to move	The minipig has stopped for at least 2 seconds without showing exploratory behaviour
Turning back	Quick change of the body position in the opposite direction of the feed bowl
Retreat attempt	Backing away from the feed bowl
Location in test area
Time spend in the feeding area	Percentage of time spent close to the feed bowl (<20 cm) in relation to the total time of the test
Time spend in the exit area	Percentage of time spent close to the door (<50 cm) in relation to the total time of the test