Table V.
Week 1 least squares (LS) means illustrating the variables affecting haptoglobin concentrations in non-diseased heifers and cows
| Variable | LS mean | Standard error | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifersa | |||
| Treatment — CRC | 0.75 | 0.6135 | 0.0697 |
| — Placebo | 1.05 | 0.6268 | |
| Twins — Yes | 1.60 | 1.2020 | 0.3281 |
| — No | 0.49 | 0.1478 | |
| Cowsb | |||
| Treatment — CRC | 0.50 | 0.2369 | 0.7001 |
| — Placebo | 0.47 | 0.2362 | |
| Twins — Yes | 0.81 | 0.4219 | 0.0149 |
| — No | 0.29 | 0.1138 | |
CRC — controlled release capsule
a
Controlled for effect of BCS (P = 0.1559) and random effect of herd (P = 0.1099), n = 173
b
Controlled for effect of BCS (P = 0.0538) and random effect of herd (P = 0.0123), n = 387