Table 4.
Results of the multivariable linear regression analysis showing variables that have an impact on average daily gain during the second month of feeding (ADG 2)
| Variables | Estimate | SE | P-value | LSM (lbs/d) | SEM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 1.7305 | 0.19 | <0.0001 | |||
| Treatment | PLAC | Referent | 2.06 | 0.08 | ||
| TILD | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.94 | 0.08 | |
| DEPTH D30 | <3 cm | Referent | 1.97 | 0.07 | ||
| ≥3 cm | −0.07 | 0.09 | 0.47 | 2.05 | 0.09 | |
| BRD treatments | 0 | Referent | 0.18 | <0.01 | 2.29 | 0.05 |
| ≥1 | −0.41 | 0.25 | 1.87 | 0.16 |
LSM Least Squares Means, SEM Standard Error of the Mean, BRD treatments represent the proportion of calves treated for bovine respiratory disease by the producer during the feeding period.