Behaviour

Definition

Aggressiveness (Ag)

Antagonistic behaviour observed between animals.

Eliminations (El)

Defecation and urination.

Falls (Fl)

Any part of the body other than the hooves touches the ground involuntarily.

Fighting (Ft)

The animal strives to secure more space by attacking other animals.

Loss of balance (Ls)

The animal has difficulties holding its natural or walking position and tends to fall down.

Moving fast (Mf)

The animal runs rapidly towards the truck or towards the abattoir pens.

Refuses to leave original place (Rl)

Unwillingness and resistance of an animal to separate from its group and leave its place.

Refuses to mount the ramp (Rm)

Refuses to mount the ramp, but mounts after pushing or/and pulling.

Refuse to mount the ramp vigorously (Rg)

Refuses to mount the ramp vigorously, but mounts with difficulties.

Refuses to go down the ramp (Rd)

Refuses to go down the ramp, but goes down eventually.

Restlessness and change of position (Rc)

The animal is constantly in motion and attempts to find convenient standing orientation.

Reversal (Rv)

The animal change direction to move against the animals flow.

Slips slightly (Sl)

The animal loses balance temporarily, interfering with its normal walking.

Slips strongly (St)

Almost falls down, stretching legs apart.

Smelling (Sm)

The animal bends down to the ground or floor in combination with deep, fast and interrupted breaths to feel the new environment.

Swaying (Sw)

The animal swings back and forth or from side to side.

Turning (Tn)

The animal rotates or attempts to rotate.

Vocalisation (Vc)

Behavioural response expressing discomfort through frequent, high and constant sound.