TABLE 1.
The distribution of Salmonella prevalence across various organs, age groups, and sexes of necropsied horses
| Variables | Site isolated | No. of the positive isolates (Total = 26) | Prevalence (%) | Lower CI (%) | Upper CI (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated site | Colon | 7 | 26.92 | 13.70 | 46.08 | <0.0001 |
| Feces | 2 | 7.69 | 2.14 | 24.14 | ||
| Kidney | 1 | 3.85 | 0.68 | 18.89 | ||
| Liver | 1 | 3.85 | 0.68 | 18.89 | ||
| Small intestine | 15 | 57.69 | 38.95 | 74.46 | ||
| Age | Foal (0–1 year) | 16 | 61.54 | 37.88 | 85.19 | <0.05 |
| Yearling (>1–2 years) | 2 | 7.69 | 4.73 | 10.64 | ||
| Young (>2–4 years) | 1 | 3.85 | 2.37 | 5.32 | ||
| Adult (>4–15 years) | 7 | 26.92 | 16.57 | 37.27 | ||
| Sex | Female | 20 | 76.92 | 57.95 | 88.97 | <0.05 |
| Male | 6 | 23.08 | 11.03 | 42.05 |