From: An on-farm investigation of beef suckler herds using an animal welfare index (AWI)
Score | a). Space allowance | b). Grouping | c). Rest areas | d). Calving method | e). Weaning method | f). Outdoor access | g). Grazing time (days per year) | ||
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 | Slats | Loose housing | Tether systems |  |  |  |  |  |  |
 | (m 2 /AWU) 1 | (m 2 /AWU) 1 | Movement of tether (m) |  |  |  |  |  |  |
3 | Â | > 7.5 | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
2.5 | Â | > 6.5 | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | > 270 |
2 | Â | > 5.5 | Â | Family herd | Â | Â | Â | Â | > 230 |
1.5 | Â | > 4.5 | Â | Herd without bull | Â | Â | Â | Â | > 180 |
1 | > 3 | > 4 | > 0/6/0.4 | Same age No regroup | Â | Separate pen Visual Contact | Visual contact Gradual | Yes All of the time | > 120 |
0.5 | 2<X2 < 3 | Â | > 0.4/0.3 | Â | Yes | Â | Â | Yes Partially | > 50 |
0 | < 2 | < 4 | < 0.4/0.3 | Minimal Regroup/age mix | No | Separate pen No visual contact | Visual contact Abrupt | No | Â |
0.5 | Â | Â | Â | Frequent Regroup/age mix | Â | In pen with other animals | No visual contact | Â | Â |