Table 4.
Pearson correlations between the sum of the behavioural events recorded during transport and confinement, and observed changes (∆, T1–T0) in heart rate (HR), rectal temperature (RT) GI activity scores, CK and AST concentrations, and summed squamous ulcer scores at T1 (after confinement/journey). Results are expressed as r- and p-values.
| Behavioural Parameters | ∆ HR | ∆ RT | Decrease in GI Activity Score | ∆ CK | ∆ AST | T1 SQ Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lateral movement |
p = 0.001 r = 0.524 |
p = 0.015 r = 0.399 |
p = 0.041 r = 0.357 |
p = 0.056 r = 0.32 |
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| Leaning |
p = 0.002 r = 0.587 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.692 |
p = 0.040 r = 0.357 |
p = 0.000 r = 0.611 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.544 |
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| Loss of balance |
p < 0.001 r = 0.590 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.762 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.630 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.704 |
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| Licking |
p = 0.004 r = 0.468 |
p = 0.001 r = 0.525 |
p = 0.009 r = 0.426 |
p = 0.004 r = 0.479 |
p = 0.016 r = 0.398 |
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| Interaction |
p = 0.044 r = 0.337 |
p = 0.013 r = 0.408 |
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| Head surveying |
p = 0.002 r = 0.486 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.572 |
p = 0.005 r = 0.469 |
p = 0.046 r = 0.335 |
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| Head tossing |
p = 0.026 r = -0.372 |
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| Total stress behaviour |
p < 0.001 r = 0.657 |
p = 0.009 r = 0.427 |
p = 0.040 r = 0.353 |
p < 0.001 r = 0.718 |
p = 0.010 r = 0.424 |
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| Total balance behaviour |
p = 0.001 r = 0.595 |
p = 0.043 r = 0.349 |
p = 0.000 r = 0.571 |
p = 0.001 r = 0.509 |
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| Total behaviour |
p < 0.001 r = 0.675 |
p = 0.027 r = 0.383 |
p <0.001 r = 0.705 |
p = 0.001 r = 0.515 |