Table 2.
Scoring system for evaluating piglets for signs of infection.
| Criteria for evaluation | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea degree | Normal | 0 |
| Soft stool | 1 | |
| Soft stool mixed with watery dung | 3 | |
| Watery diarrhea | 4 | |
| Mental state | Normal | 0 |
| Mild lethargy (slow to move, head down) | 1 | |
| Increased lethargy (lie down, occasionally stand) | 3 | |
| Severe lethargy (recumbent, moribund) | 4 |