Table-5.
Multivariate analysis of risk factors for trematode infection in Indonesian swamp buffaloes.
| Variables | Odds ratio | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice-straw feeding | |||
| No | Reference | ||
| Yes | 40.124 | 2.438-660.413 | 0.010 |
| Frequency of anthelmintic treatment | 0.000 | ||
| Monthly | Reference | ||
| Sick only | 0.773 | 0.256-2.329 | 0.647 |
| None | 4.666 | 1.686-12.912 | 0.003 |
| Age group | 0.000 | ||
| Pre-weaning calves | Reference | ||
| Calves | 0.084 | 0.028-0.257 | 0.000 |
| Young animals | 0.350 | 0.124-0.991 | 0.048 |
| Adults | 0.449 | 0.200-1.008 | 0.052 |
| Drinking water source | 0.004 | ||
| Tap water | Reference | ||
| Pond | 0.358 | 0.011-12.174 | 0.568 |
| Mix source | 0.028 | 0.003-0.246 | 0.001 |
| Constant | 7.528 | 0.086 |
CI=Confidence interval