Table 5.
Relative risks for the association between subclinical ketosis (dependent variable), breed, and prepartum levels of liver triacylglycerols (Liver TAG).
| Independent variable | RR | SE | CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed (0 versus 1) | 0.73 | 0.13 | 0.52–1.03 | <0.08 |
| Liver TAG (H versus L) | 1.17 | 0.11 | 0.97–1.40 | <0.10 |
RR: relative risk; SE: standard error; CI: confident interval; χ²: chi square; breed: 0 = Holstein; 1 = Holstein × Carora crossbred. Liver TAG: H: high, >3.0% TAG, and L: low, ≤3.0% TAG (fresh basis).