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Table 2 Coefficients of the final multivariate logistic regression model with number of positive cases in a holding as outcome with P values and 95% confidence intervals

From: Within-holding prevalence of sheep classical scrapie in Great Britain

Variable (baseline)

Coefficients

P value

95% CI

Odds Ratios

Country (England)

    

Wales

-0.12

0.511

-0.5, 0.24

0.88

Scotland

-0.44

0.124

-1, 0.12

0.64

Number of CSFS flocks within holding

0.04

0.458

-0.07, 0.15

1.04

Route (WFC*)

    

Genotype & cull or mixed

0.39

0.059

0.01, 0.8

1.47

CSFS index case (clinical suspect)

    

Abattoir survey

0.48

0.133

-0.14, 1.12

1.61

Fallen Stock/DIT**

-0.27

0.236

-0.73, 0.18

0.76

Constant

-5.25

< 0.001

-5.7, -4.8

 
  1. *WFC: Whole flock cull
  2. **DIT: Dead in transit