Table 6.
Results of Cox regression analysis revealing risk factors for salmonellosis in layer chickens in Hawassa.
| Variables | Categories | HR | P value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm hygiene | Good | 0.011 | 0.000 | 0.002, 0.046 |
| Poor | ||||
| Use of antibiotics | Yes | 0.044 | 0.000 | 0.011,0.169 |
| No | ||||
| Age of chicken | 4–5 month | 0.069 | 0.003 | 0.012,0.398 |
| >5 month |