Table 2.
Factors associated with positive hemoplasmas (Mycoplasma ovis and ‘Candidatus Mycoplasma haemovis’) infection in sheep and goats in China
| Factor | No. positive/No. examined | Infection rate (%) | OR (95% CI) | χ2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age group | |||||
| < 1 year | 205/450 | 45.6 | 1.05 (0.84–1.32) | 0.19 | 0.664 |
| ≥ 1 year | 405/914 | 44.3 | |||
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 138/230 | 60.0 | 2.10 (1.58–2.81) | 26.12 | <0.001 |
| Female | 472/1134 | 41.6 | |||
| Species | |||||
| Sheep | 231/504 | 45.8 | 1.07 (0.86–1.34) | 0.40 | 0.527 |
| Goat | 379/860 | 44.1 | |||
| Feeding habits | |||||
| Grazing | 396/728 | 54.4 | 2.35 (1.89–2.93) | 59.11 | <0.001 |
| Household | 214/636 | 33.6 | |||