Fig. 1
From: Dam characteristics associated with pre-weaning diarrhea in mink (Neovison vison)
Scoring of rectal contents/feces in mink kits. The numbers refer to the consistency of the feces and the letter to the color. a Score 1; Firm to normal soft, log-shaped and moist with smooth surface. b Score 2; Soft without shape, very moist, cow-pat like consistency. c Score 3; Runny, loose, no defined shape with some texture. Also notice external signs: a sticky exudation on the skin, red swollen anus and black claws. d Score 4; Liquid, not containing any particular matter, no texture and may be foamy. e Score a; Undigested, white or beige color. f A mink litter affected with PWD and cutaneous exudation located to the neck, legs and paws