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. 2021 Jan 28;7:631876. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2020.631876

Table 10.

Parameters and criteria proposed for scoring the results of a bucket-test during welfare assessment in camels.

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The pre-defined thresholds categorize the latency time and the volume of water drunk into scores ranging from 0 to 2. These scores are added to obtain the Thirst Index, which can range from 0 (not thirsty) to 3 (very thirsty).

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Time the camel takes to approach the bucket after it is placed, 1 min maximum.

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5 L maximum.