Table 2.
The mean seroprevalence (BHV1, BVDV, N. Caninum and C. Burnetii exposure) in dairy cows with reproductive disorder in different regions in Ethiopia
| Study areas | Animal examined | Number of Positives | Apparent seroprevalence (%) | 95% CI | OR | X2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekelle | 152 | 15 | 9.9 A | 4.3–21.2 | 1 | 37.42 | < 0.001 |
| Adaberga | 224 | 64 | 28.6 B | 23.0-34.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Bishoftu | 92 | 33 | 35.9 B | 20.0-55.6 | 5.1 | ||
| Ambo | 68 | 11 | 16.2 A | 6.6–34.4 | 1.8 | ||
| Holeta | 120 | 41 | 34.2 B | 19.4–52.7 | 4.7 | ||
| Total | 656 | 164 | 25.0 | 21.8–28.5 |
OR- odds ratio; CI- confidence interval
*Apparent seroprevalence with similar letters is not significantly different