Table 2.
Results of the regression model where serum Immunglobulin G (g/L) was used as the response variable
| Parameter | Class or mean (SD) | n | Estimate | SEM | 95% CI intervals | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 141 | 13.82 | 1.38 | 6.474;13.801 | < 0.001 | |
| Method of ensuring colostrum intake | Routine bottle | 50 | 0 | |||
| Non-routine bottle | 26 | 2.86 | 2.38 | − 1.671;7.415 | 0.232 | |
| Non-routine visual assessment | 7 | 5.28 | 3.94 | − 2.300;12.797 | 0.183 | |
| Routine visual assessment | 45 | 4.47 | 2.01 | 0.644;8.306 | 0.028 | |
| Non-routine assistance | 13 | 0.27 | 3.05 | − 5.609;6.061 | 0.939 | |
| Colostrum IgG* | 39.4 (26.44) | 141 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.031;0.156 | 0.005 |
*Colostrum IgG centred around the mean