|
General observation (normal 0; maximum 4 points)
|
4 |
| 1 |
Abnormal posture |
|
| 1 |
Forelimb paralysis |
|
| 1 |
Hind-limb paralysis |
|
| 1 |
Vocalization during examination |
|
|
Hind-limb extension reflex (normal 0; maximum 3 points)
|
3 |
| 0 |
Hind-limb extended with spreading toes |
|
| 1 |
Hind-limb extended with spreading toes, distance between limbs is shorter than in previous scoring |
|
| 2 |
Hind-limb almost in contact, toes spread (or flexed) |
|
| 3 |
Hind-limb extended clasped or crossed with toes flexed |
|
|
Beam walking test—escape latency– 3 testing conditions (normal 0–5; maximum 15 points)
|
15 |
| 0 |
Latency ≤2s |
|
| 1 |
Latency 2.1–4.0s |
|
| 2 |
Latency 4.1–6.0s |
|
| 3 |
Latency 6.1–10.0s |
|
| 4 |
Latency 10.1s and more |
|
| 5 |
Animal not able to perform the task |
|
|
Beam walking test—Number of hind-limb slips– 3 testing conditions (normal 0–5; maximum 15 points)
|
15 |
| 0 |
Hind-limb slips ≤1 |
|
| 1 |
Hind-limb slips 1.1–2.0 |
|
| 2 |
Hind-limb slips 2.1–3.0 |
|
| 3 |
Hind-limb slips 3.1–5.0 |
|
| 4 |
Hind-limb slips5.1–8.0 |
|
| 5 |
More than 8 hind-limb slips; animal is not able to perform the task |
|
|
Prehensile traction-test—latency to fall (normal 0; maximum 5 points)
|
5 |
| 5 |
Latency ≤2s |
|
| 4 |
Latency 2.1–4.0s |
|
| 3 |
Latency 4.1–6.0s |
|
| 2 |
Latency 6.1–10.0s |
|
| 1 |
Latency 10.1–15.0s |
|
| 0 |
More than 15s |
|
|
Maximum points
|
42
|
