Method:
While walking along the cubicle rows, lying animals are either observed when spontaneously getting up or gently encouraged to stand up.
Rising Score:
- Score 0 (regular): No deviations from normal rising behaviour; fluid movement
- Score 1 (deviated):
• Break: resting ≥3 seconds on carpal joint after stretching the hind legs
• Difficulties: repeated lunging, collision with cubicle fittings
• Abnormal: deviation from normal rising behaviour (e.g. horse-like rising)
Classification:
The percentage refers to cows with a rising score of 1, indicating deviations from normal rising behaviour.