Table 2.
Behavioural severity score for signs of colic in 1016 horses in a prospective study of the primary assessment of colic
| Behavioural severity score | Score 0 (none/normal) | Score 1 (mild/occasional) | Score 2 (moderate/frequent) | Score 3 (severe/continuous) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicking | 57.5 % (558/971) | 30.3 % (294/971) | 10.9 % (106/971) | 1.3 % (13/971) |
| Pawing | 40.1 % (388/968) | 38.4 % (372/968) | 19.4 % (188/968) | 2.1 % (20/968) |
| Sweating | 55.8 % (542/972) | 24.1 % (234/972) | 14.3 % (139/972) | 5.9 % (57/972) |
| Flank watching | 31.8 % (306/961) | 46.4 % (446/961) | 20.2 % (194/961) | 1.6 % (15/961) |
| Attempts to lie down | 22.8 % (226/991) | 29.7 % (294/991) | 32.0 % (317/991) | 15.5 % (154/991) |
| Demeanour | 50.3 % (486/967) | 18.0 % (174/967) | 31.7 % (307/967) |