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. 2019 Jul 1;9(7):409. doi: 10.3390/ani9070409

Table 2.

Ethogram used for behavioral observation [14,31].

Behavior Definition Emotions
Ears pinned back (EPB) Backward placement of the ears Stress, irritation, or frustration; negative emotions
Head lateral movement (HLM) Turning the head to one side or the other when no command is provided Stress, irritation, or frustration; negative emotions
Snort Short, powerful exhalation from the nostrils Relaxation; positive emotions
Defecation Elimination of excrement Stress, irritation, or frustration; negative emotions