Table 3 Summary statistics and results of Shapiro–Wilk test of normal distribution of calculated recommended minimal dorsal wall length during trimming in buffalo heifers and buffaloes >5 years of age if the claws are trimmed to step or to a point
From: An abattoir study of the prevalence of foot lesions and claw measurements in water buffalo in Egypt
Variable | Mean | SD | Median | 1st quartile | 3rd quartile | Range | Shapiro–Wilk test p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo heifers | ||||||||
 LC | Trimming to a step | 7.1 | 0.36 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.5 – 7.7 | 0.004 |
Trimming to a point | 7.7 | 0.37 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.2 – 8.4 | 0.003 | |
 MC | Trimming to a step | 7.5 | 0.35 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 6.8 – 8.1 | 0.2 |
Trimming to a point | 8.2 | 0.34 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.5 – 8.8 | 0.3 | |
Buffaloes >5 years of age | ||||||||
 LC | Trimming to a step | 8.2 | 0.27 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.9 – 8.6 | 0.005 |
Trimming to a point | 8.9 | 0.30 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 8.5 – 9.3 | 0.001 | |
 MC | Trimming to a step | 8.4 | 0.39 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.2 – 8.8 | 0.001 |
Trimming to a point | 9.1 | 0.43 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 7.9 – 9.6 | 0.001 | |