Table 4.

Parameters considered during the neurological exam applied to sheep. Classification key: Animal—Animal identification; Mental Status—1: Alert and responsive; 2: Obtunded, 3: Stuporous; 4: Semicomatose; 5: Comatose and unresponsive; Posture Evaluation—1: Digits and hock in physiological position, no postural changes; 2: Mild flexion of digits and/or extension of the hock; 3: Moderated flexion of digits and/or extension of the hock; 4: Pronounced flexion of digits and extension of the hock; 5: Severe flexion of digits and extension of the hock; Movements Evaluation—1: Free and voluntary movements, absence of discomfort and/or pain; 2: Voluntary movements, manifestation of discomfort; 3: Voluntary movements, manifestation of discomfort and/or pain; 4: Conditioned voluntary movements, manifestation of discomfort and/or pain; 5: Absence of voluntary movements, manifestation of discomfort and/or pain; Postural Reactions (time for limb repositioning)—1: <3 s; 2: 3–5 s; 3: 5–10 s; 4: 10–15 s; 5: 15–20 s; 6: >20 s. Spinal Reflexes +: Absent reflex; ++: Reflex present but delayed; +++: Reflex present.

Animal	Mental Status	Movement and Posture		Postural Reactions				Spinal Reflexes
		Stationary Position (Posture Evaluation)	Free Movements	Health Limb (Seconds)		Injured Limb (Seconds)
				Static Repositioning	Dynamic Repositioning	Static Repositioning	Dynamic Repositioning	Parameters	Withdrawal Reflex
								Proximal skin
								Distal skin
								Digits