Table A2.
Indicator | Sufficient | 3 Point-Scale |
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Control of insects and rodents | yes/no | |
The farmers’ approach behavior [28]: Rated On 3-Point Scale. 1: strongly negative physical interactions, with or without negative verbal interactions/avoids immediately, difficult to catch. 2: mild negative physical interaction/mild fear: attempts to avoid stockperson, but no pain. 3: positive physical and verbal interaction/positive reaction, no fear; approaching stockperson immediately and initiating physical contact. |
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Milking Procedure | yes/no | |
Farmers number (1 farmer/250 animals) | yes/no | |
Farmers and educational levels (one course organized by breeders’ associations) | yes/no | |
Farmers experience (almost 2 years) | yes/no |
Longevity (years); Mortality rate (% of animals); Frequency of animal checking (times per day): >1; =1; <1.