Table 1. Full model parameters.
Optimal model parameters in bold.
| Parameter | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| βfield | Field transmission rate* | (ewe⋅month)−1 |
| βhoused | Housed transmission rate* | (ewe⋅month)−1 |
| βunhealthy | Housed transmission rate between unhealthy ewes | (ewe⋅month)−1 |
| τ | Effective duration of housing | month |
| l | Mean latent period | month |
| σ | Standard deviation of latent period | month |
| α | Shape of distribution of seroconversion period * | |
| μhealthy | Mean seroconversion period of healthy ewes * | month |
| μunhealthy | Mean seroconversion period of unhealthy ewes | month† |
†One month is assumed to be 365/12 = 30.4 days.
*Included in model of Peterson