Table 4.
Independent variable importance for the dependent variable percentage of acceptable ejaculates after cryopreservation and number of insemination doses per acceptable ejaculate.
| Percentage of Acceptable Ejaculates | Importance | Normalized Importance (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total motility in fresh semen | 0.191 | 100.0 |
| Progressive motility in fresh semen | 0.190 | 99.9 |
| Membrane integrity in fresh semen | 0.120 | 62.8 |
| Age group of stallion | 0.036 | 19.0 |
| Breed of stallion | 0.023 | 12.0 |
| Season | 0.013 | 7.0 |
| Total sperm count/ejaculate | 0.010 | 5.3 |
| Insemination doses per acceptable ejaculate | ||
| Total sperm count/ejaculate | 24.804 | 100.0 |
| Total motility in fresh semen | 11.242 | 45.3 |
| Progressive motility in fresh semen | 8.675 | 35.0 |
| Membrane integrity in fresh semen | 7.122 | 28.7 |
| Breed of stallion | 4.717 | 19.0 |
| Season | 0.285 | 1.1 |
| Age group of stallion | 0.268 | 1.1 |