Table 1. Client based survey categorical responses concerning environmental conditions and management practices of the 204 horses most likely to affect leptospirosis carrier and exposure status based on its biological nature.
| Number of Horses (n/204) | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSING | ||
| Stable (Full) | 21 | 10.29 |
| Pasture (Full) | 74 | 36.27 |
| Mixed (Stable + Pasture) | 67 | 32.84 |
| Dry Lot | 42 | 20.59 |
| PRIMARY WATER SOURCE | ||
| Treated (City + Rural) | 143 | 70.00 |
| Well | 56 | 27.45 |
| Pond | 3 | 1.47 |
| Other | 2 | 0.98 |
| CONTACT W CATTLE, SHEEP, DOGS | ||
| Yes | 151 | 74.02 |
| No | 53 | 25.98 |
| RAIN PAST 7 DAYS | ||
| Yes | 177 | 86.76 |
| No | 27 | 13.24 |
| SEASON | ||
| Spring | 44 | 21.57 |
| Summer | 39 | 19.12 |
| Fall | 85 | 41.67 |
| Winter | 36 | 17.65 |