Table 5.
Multivariate logistic regression analysis of important variables (P < 0.05) after collinearity checking associated with Anaplasma seroprevalence among cattle in different selected dairy farms in Bangladesh
| Variables | Total seropositive animals (n) |
Odd ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| <1 year | 284 | Reference | |
| >1 year | 348 | 1.86 (1.4–3.1) | 0.01* |
| Herd type | |||
| Bull | 41 | Reference | – |
| Dairy heifer | 97 | 1.68 (1.02–2.54) | 0.02* |
| Dairy cow | 202 | 2.25 (1.48–3.44) | 0.001* |
| Herd size | |||
| Small herd (<4) | 06 | References | |
| Medium herd (4–28) | 53 | 7.45 (4.6–21.56) | <0.001* |
| Large herd (>28) | 30 | 11.3 (7.9–28.2) | <0.001* |
| Breed | |||
| Indigenous | 507 | References | |
| Crossbred | 125 | 2.4 (1.68–3.94) | 0.001* |
CI, confidence interval.
*Significant at P ⩽ 0.05 level.