Table-2.
Breed, sex, age and seasonal distribution of Brucella antibody in cattle (n=484) surveyed in Enugu State, Nigeria.
| Variables | Number tested | Number positive | Prevalence | χ2 value | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breed | |||||
| White fulani | 286 | 6 | 2.1 | 1.556 | 0.459 |
| Sokotogudali | 172 | 4 | 2.3 | ||
| Red bororo | 26 | 2 | 7.7 | ||
| Sex | |||||
| Cow | 178 | 9 | 5.1 | 7.786 | 0.02* |
| Bull | 306 | 3 | 0.98 | ||
| Age (years) | |||||
| Young (1-3) | 76 | 2 | 2.6 | 0.37 | 0.858 |
| Adult (3-8) | 290 | 6 | 2.11 | ||
| Old (>8) | 118 | 4 | 3.4 | ||
| Season | |||||
| Wet (Winter) | 168 | 4 | 2.38 | 0.05 | 0.943 |
| Dry (Summer) | 316 | 8 | 2.53 |
*
Denotes statistically significant P value, Chi-square statistic