Table 6.

Linear regression model for mortality rate in laying hens in % (n = 56).

Variables	Estimate	SE	t	p-Value
Intercept	35.285	7.020	5.026	<0.001
Hen-day egg production at peak of lay (%)	−0.334	0.078	−4.271	<0.001
Mite score	0.906	0.289	3.138	0.003
% hens using the covered veranda	−0.074	0.027	−2.723	0.009