This page provides detailed instructions for the assessor and defines how to evaluate each measure both in terms of occurrence (yes/no) and severity (3-point scale). Some of these measures are relatively rare, but important in terms of their effect on welfare. These measures do not have repeatability tests, but are included as an informational training.
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How to choose which birds to assess

Health 

​External parasites
Foot abnormality
Toe damage 
​Eye abnormality
Respiratory discharge 

Signs of Aggression

Comb wounds
​Feather loss
Vent lesion

Discomfort 

Beak abnormality
Keel abnormality 
Panting