Table 2 Demographic variables used in ML models for BT prediction
Variables | Description | Type of variable |
|---|---|---|
Predictors: | ||
 1. Species | Sheep or goat | Categorical |
 2. Age | Young (6- < 18 months), moderate (18- < 36 months), and old (≥ 36 months) | Categorical |
 3. Sex | Male and female | Categorical |
 4. Governorate | Al-Sharkia, Al-Monfia, Al-Menia, Al-Giza, and Al-Suis | Categorical |
 5. Season | winter, spring, summer, and autumn | Categorical |
Outcome: | ||
 Bluetongue | Positive or negative serotyping | Categorical |