Table 2. Definition and description of different sow behaviors recorded in a farrowing crate

Behaviors	Classification description
Lying left	Resting with her left side in contact with the farrowing crate floor.
Laying right	Resting with her right side in contact with the farrowing crate floor.
Sitting	Sitting on her hip or stretched front legs with caudal end of body contacting the floor.
Standing	Upright body position on extended legs with hooves only in contact with the floor.