Table 1 Scores used to evaluate pigs’ gait
From: Osteochondrosis, but not lameness, is more frequent among free-range pigs than confined herd-mates
Scale | Gait | Criteria(s) |
|---|---|---|
0 | Normal | No visible gait deviation |
1 | Irregular | Tendency to abnormal stride length, or a slightly uneven weight bearing on one or more legs |
2 | Mild–moderate lameness | Obvious deviation in weight bearing on one or more legs, with clear difficulties walking |
3 | Severe lameness | No weight on the affected leg(s)/could not walk |