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Table 5 Multivariable analysis, Model 2: Only data collected at 14 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

14 days prior to calving model

−2Loglikelihood

AIC

Likelihood ratio

P value

Base model: parity + BCS + vaccination status

28.89

36.89

–

–

Model 2a: parity + BCS + vaccination status + CD14+

17.68

27.68

11.21

0.0008

Model 2b: parity + BCS + vaccination status + CD14++ CD14−

8.45

20.45

9.23

0.0024

Model 2c: parity + BCS + vaccination status + CD14+/CD14− ratio

20.82

30.82

8.087

0.0045

  1. Model 2b was the best fitting model.