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. 2017 Feb;58(2):157–167.

Table 3.

Global pain score

Behavior Criteria Score
Pawing the floor or pointing a foot Quietly standing, no pawing or pointing 0
Occasional pawing/pointing (1 to 2 times/min) 1
Frequent pawing/pointing (3 to 4 times/min) 2
Excessive pawing/pointing (> 5 times/min) 3
Movement Stands relaxed or quiet movement 0
Reduced movement or mild agitation 1
Reluctance to move (e.g., pressing rump against stall wall) or moderate agitation 2
Refusal of movement or uncontrollable forward movement 3
Position in stall At stall door, looking out 0
In middle of stall, looking out 1
Looking at side wall of stall 2
Back to door, looking at back wall 3
Ear position To the front, listening (ear movement) 0
To the front, but little or no movement 1
Ears slightly back (vertical), little movement 2
Ears pulled back 3
Orbital tightening Eyes open, looking around 0
Eyes open or occasional partially closed, limited movement 1
Eyes consistently closed up to half 2
Eyes closed half or more, consistently 3