Table 2 Number (n) of goat kids showing the following reactions during the disbudding procedure (Na = not adjustable)
Event | Grade 1 (0) | Grade 2 (1–2) | Grade 3 (3–6) | Grade 4 (> 6) | Na |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head lifting (n) | 153 (88.4%) | 5 (2.9%) | 4 (2.3%) | 6 (3.5%) | 5 (2.9%) |
Paddling (one limb) (n) | 159 (91.9%) | 8 (4.6%) | 1 (0.6%) | 0 | 5 (2.9%) |
Paddling (several limbs) (n) | 152 (87.9%) | 5 (2.9%) | 8 (4.6%) | 3 (1.7%) | 5 (2.9%) |
Kicking (one limb) (n) | 161 (93.1%) | 5 (2.9%) | 1 (0.6%) | 1 (0.6%) | 5 (2.9%) |
Kicking (several limbs) (n) | 162 (93.6%) | 4 (2.3%) | 2(1.2%) | 0 | 5 (2.9%) |
Pull up (one limb) (n) | 136 (78.6%) | 23 (13.3%) | 9 (5.2%) | 0 | 5 (2.9%) |
Pull up (several limbs) (n) | 154 (89.0%) | 13 (7.5%) | 1 (0.6%) | 0 | 5 (2.9%) |
Focused eye movement (n) | 114 (65.9%) | 11 (6.4%) | 6 (3.5%) | 1 (0.6%) | 41 (23.7%) |
Spontaneous blinking (n) | 49 (28.3%) | 32 (18.5%) | 24 (13.9%) | 27 (15.6%) | 41 (23.7%) |
Ear movement (n) | 131 (75.7%) | 8 (4.6%) | 1 (0.6%) | 0 | 33 (19.1%) |
Tail movement (n) | 87 (50.3%) | 34 (19.7%) | 14 (8.1%) | 10 (5.8%) | 28 (16.2%) |
Nose Movement (n) | 132 (76.3%) | 3 (1.7%) | 0 | 0 | 38 (22.0%) |
Mouth Movement (n) | 124 (71.7%) | 8 (4.6%) | 3 (1.7%) | 1 (0.6%) | 37 (21.4%) |
Groaning (stimulus-associated) (n) | 96 (55.5%) | 28 (16.2%) | 24 (13.9%) | 25 (14.5%) | 0 |
Vocalisation (n) | 108 (62.4%) | 17 (9.8%) | 21 (12.1%) | 27 (15.6%) | 0 |