Table 1. Clinical severity score.
Parameter | Description | Score |
---|---|---|
Vocalisation (tooth grinding) | none | 0 |
occasionally | 1 | |
frequently | 2 | |
Food/water consumption | normal, rumination | 0 |
less | 1 | |
none, no rumination | 2 | |
Activity | normal resting and sleeping | 0 |
frequent change of position | 1 | |
restless | 2 | |
Lameness | normal standing and walking | 0 |
normal standing, minimal lameness in exercise | 1 | |
normal standing, lameness in exercise | 2 | |
relief of the affected leg, high lameness in exercise | 3 | |
no usage of the affected leg, predominantly in suspension | 4 | |
Maximum score | 10 |