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Litter vitality scoring scheme used by farmers for assessment of vitality at litter level.
| Vitality Score | Definition/Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | More than 4 piglets in the litter show signs of reduced vitality 1 |
| 2 | 3 to 4 piglets in the litter show signs of reduced vitality 1 |
| 3 | 1 to 2 piglets in the litter show signs of reduced vitality 1 |
| 4 | No piglet shows signs of reduced vitality 1 |
1 Piglets appear weak, languid, pale, and show reduced activity and insufficient suckling.
