Table 5 The posterior distributions for parameters of the Bayesian multilevel multivariable binomial model
Parameter | Interpretation | Posterior distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median | 2.5th Percentile | 97.5th Percentile | ||
β 0 | Intercept | -7.67 | −8.9 | −6.46 |
β 1 | Purchasing heifers | 1.32 | 0.55 | 2.13 |
β 2 | Heifers co-grazing | 1.06 | 0.36 | 1.78 |
β 3 | Lameness treated by outside staff | 0.78 | −0.04 | 1.61 |
σ U | Region level random effect | 2.36 | 1.33 | 2.97 |
σ W | Herd level random effect | 1.41 | 1.12 | 1.8 |