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. 2019 Nov 1;9(11):893. doi: 10.3390/ani9110893

Table A2.

Management-based measures identified by the authors.

Indicator Sufficient 3 Point-Scale
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.
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.