Table-1.
Univariate analysis of risk factors associated with high seropositivity of bluetongue virus group-specific antibodies in sheep (n=600).
| Risk factor | Category | Seropositivity, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic location | Mafraq | 89 (44.7) |
| Jordan Valley | 51 (43.6) | |
| Ajloun | 53 (56.3)* | |
| Irbid | 70 (70.0) | |
| Jarash | 24 (56.4) | |
| Age | 1-2 years | 113 (55.7) |
| 3-5 years | 174 (43.8) | |
| Presence of farm dogs | Yes | 198 (49.1) |
| No | 89 (45.2) | |
| Use of disinfectants | Yes | 166 (33.1)* |
| No | 121 (56.3) | |
| Purchasing of new animals | Yes | 198 (49.5) |
| No | 89 (44.5) | |
| Availability of veterinary services | Yes | 102 (28.3)* |
| No | 145 (47.4) |
*
p≤0.05