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The inter- and intra-observer reliability of a locomotion scoring scale for sheep

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Kaler, Jasmeet, Wassink, Geert J. and Green, Laura E. (2008) The inter- and intra-observer reliability of a locomotion scoring scale for sheep. Veterinary Journal, Vol.180 (No.2). pp. 189-194. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.028 ISSN 1090-0233.

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Abstract

A seven point locomotion scoring scale, ranging from 0 = normal locomotion to 6 = unable to stand or move, has been developed. To test the between and within observer reliability of the scale, 65 movie clips of sheep with normal and varying degrees of abnormal locomotion were made. Three observers familiar with sheep locomotion were trained to read the movie clips. Thirty clips were randomly selected and used to test between and within observer agreement. There was high inter-(intra-class correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.93, weighted kappa [κw] = 0.93) and intra-(ICC = 0.90, κw = 0.91) observer reliability, with no evidence of observer bias. The main between score differences were for scores 0 (normal) and 1 (uneven posture and shortened stride but no head movement). The results indicate that the locomotion scoring scale using groups of defined observations for each point on the scale was reliable and may be a useful research tool to identify and monitor locomotion in individual sheep when used by trained observers.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: S Agriculture > SF Animal culture
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Life Sciences (2010- ) > Biological Sciences ( -2010)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Animal locomotion, Sheep -- Locomotion, Lameness in sheep
Journal or Publication Title: Veterinary Journal
Publisher: Elsevier
ISSN: 1090-0233
Official Date: 4 March 2008
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4 March 2008Published
Volume: Vol.180
Number: No.2
Page Range: pp. 189-194
DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.12.028
Status: Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder: Meat and Livestock Commission

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