Table 4.
Significant Variables at P < 0.05, or Variables Approaching Significance only, following Univariate Analysis to assess the relationship between Herd Leptospirosis Status and 14 Variables in 128 Herds
| Variable | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
|
Region (1,2,3,4,6) No 5 excluded |
1.378 | 1.063 | 1.786 | 0.016 |
| Breeding Herd Size (Quartiles) | 2.039 | 1.252 | 3.322 | 0.004 |
| Stock Bull | 3.056 | 1.150 | 8.120 | 0.025 |
| Grazing Acres (Quartiles) | 1.607 | 1.013 | 2.548 | 0.044 |
| % Wet Land Grazed (Quartiles) | 0.588 | 0.368 | 0.940 | 0.026 |
| Straw-Bed Sheds | 4.304 | 0.897 | 20.658 | 0.068 |