Table 3.
ABMs for the assessment of ‘Impeded movement’ during handling and moving of the animals to the killing point
| ABM | Description | Welfare consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Falling | Loss of balance, in which part(s) of the body (beside legs) are in touch with the floor (Welfare Quality®, 2009) | Impeded movement |
| Slipping | Loss of balance, without (a part of) the body being in touch with the floor (Welfare Quality®, 2009) | Impeded movement |