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Table 2 Herd- and litter-level factors of the final multivariable two-part model, associated with the odds and the level of Isospora suis oocyst excretion

From: Factors associated with the occurrence and level of Isospora suis oocyst excretion in nursing piglets of Greek farrow-to-finish herds

Part I

Variable

Parameter

OR

95% C.I.

P

Use of toltrazuril

Yes

1

-

 
 

No

3.7

1.6; 9.1

0.005

Clean entire farrowing room

Yes

1

-

 
 

No

3

1.0; 9.0

0.045

Cross-fostering of piglets

Within the 1st day p.f.** or no fostering

1

-

 
 

After 1st day p.f.

4.2

1.2; 15.6

0.039

Farrowing pen flooring*

Plastic

1

-

 
 

Metal

2.8

1.2; 6.5

0.022

Number of pens per farrowing room*

>14

1

-

 
 

≤14

3.7

1.8; 7.7

0.001

Number of caretakers in farrowing unit

>2

1

-

 
 

≤2

2.7

1.3; 5.9

0.015

Part II

Variable

Parameter

Coeff.

95% C.I.

P

Use of toltrazuril

Yes

−1.9

−0.8; -3.1

0.002

 

No

0

-

 

Caretakers entering pens

Yes

1.3

0.2; 2.5

0.024

 

No

0

-

 
  1. * Litter-level variables. ** Post farrowing.
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