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Table 2 Multivariable analysis, Model 1 selection: only data collected at 42 days prior to calving date used to generate model

From: Counts of bovine monocyte subsets prior to calving are predictive for postpartum occurrence of mastitis and metritis

42 days prior to calving model

−2Loglikelihood

AIC

Likelihood ratio

P value

Base model: parity+ BCS+ vaccination status

28.89

36.89

–

–

Model 1a: parity + BCS + vaccination status + ΔCD14+

20.63

30.63

8.27

0.004

Model 1b: parity + BCS + vaccination status + ΔCD14 ++  CD14−

11.80

23.80

8.83

0.003

Model 1c: parity + BCS + vaccination status + CD14+/CD14− ratio

22.54

32.54

6.36

0.012

  1. Model 1b is the best fitting model.