Impact of tearing spermatic cords during castration in live and dead piglets and consequences on welfare

Table 1 Description of scores for the assessed behavior parameters during the video analysis

Parameter	Volume of vocalization	Kind of vocalization	Kind of movement
Score	Volume of vocalization	Kind of vocalization	Kind of movement
1	No vocalization	No vocalization	No movement
2	Silent grunting	Short, rare vocalization	Minor movement
3	Low squealing or whimpering	Discontinuous vocalization with longer breaks (> 3 s)	Stretching of legs and head shaking
4	Moderately loud screaming	Discontinuous vocalization with shorter breaks (< 3 s)	Struggling and occasional escape attempts
5	Deafening screaming	Continuous vocalization	Defense movements and continuous escape attempts

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