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Table 5 Scoring system of the glandular regions including the antrum and pylorus of the equine stomach

From: Effects of two alfalfa preparations with different particle sizes on the gastric mucosa in weanlings: alfalfa chaff versus alfalfa pellets

Grade

Characteristics

0

Epithelium intact and no appearance of hyperemia (reddening) or fibrinosupperative areas

1

Intact flat mucosa, but with small single or multifocal areas of reddening

2

Raised mucosa with large single or multifocal areas of reddening or fibrinosupperative areas, no signs of bleeding

3

Raised mucosa with hemorrhagic and fibrinosupperative areas

4

Ridged or depressed mucosa with severe signs of bleeding or with large and distinct fibrinosupperative areas