Score | Description |
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0 | “Walks with even weight bearing and rhythm on all four feet, with a flat back. Long, fluid strides possible” |
1 | “Steps uneven (rhythm or weight bearing) or strides shortened; affected limb or limbs not immediately identifiable” |
2 | “Uneven weight bearing on a limb that is immediately identifiable and/or obviously shortened strides (usually with an arch of the centre of the back)” |
3 | “Unable to walk as fast as a brisk human pace (cannot keep up with the healthy herd). Lame leg easy to identify–limping; may barely stand on lame leg/s; back arched when standing and walking” |