1. Posture
Score
Videos
Unesp-Botucatu Composite Scale to assess acute pain in pigs (UPAPS)
1. Posture
Score
Videos
Normal (any position, apparent comfort, relaxed muscles) or sleeping
0
Changes posture, with discomfort
1
Changes posture, with discomfort, and protects the affected area
2
Quiet, tense, and back arched
3
2. Interaction and interest in the surroundings
Score
Videos
Interacts with other animals; interested in the surroundings or sleeping
0
Only interacts if stimulated by other animals; interested in the surroundings
1
Occasionally moves away from the other animals, but accepts approaches; shows little interest in the surroundings
2
Moves or runs away from other animals and does not allow approaches; disinterested in the surroundings
3
3. Activity
Score
Videos
Moves normally or sleeping
0
Moves with less frequency
1
Moves constantly, restless
2
Reluctant to move or does not move
3
4. Appetite
Score
Videos
Normal appetite
0
Increased appetite
1
Decreased appetite
2
No appetite
3
5) Attention to the affected area
Videos
A – Elevates pelvic limb or alternates the support of the pelvic limb
B – Scratches or rubs the painful area
C – Moves and/or runs away and/or jumps after contact of the affected area
D – Sits with difficulty
Score
All the above behaviors are absent
0
Presence of one of the above behaviors
1
Presence of two of the above behaviors
2
Presence of three or all of the above behaviors
3
6) Miscellaneous behaviors
Videos
A – Wags tail continuously and intensely
B – Bites the bars or objects
C – The head is below the line of the spinal column
D – Presents difficulty in overcoming obstacles (example: other animal)
Score
All the above behaviors are absent
0
Presence of one of the above behaviors
1
Presence of two of the above behaviors
2
Presence of three or all of the above behaviors
3
Total
18