Table 3.
Final selected linear model (M2) using the VNT titer at birth of the piglets (n = 50) as continuous response variable, the VNT titer of the dam and strains as possible explanatory variables.
Estimate | SE | t-Value | p-Value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intercept | 0.6 | 0.1 | 5.5 | ≪0.001 |
VNT titer of dam | 1.6 | 0.2 | 8.3 | ≪0.001 |
Strain A TUR/14/98 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.03 |
Strain O Manisa | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.0006 |
Interaction VNT titer dam and strain A TUR/14/98 | −1.7 | 0.6 | −2.9 | 0.005 |
Interaction VNT titer dam and strain O Manisa | −0.7 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 0.001 |
Strain Asia-1 was the baseline variable.