Table 4 Multivariable meta-regression on the prevalence of foot and mouth disease in Ethiopia
Predictors | Category | N | Odds ratio | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Production system | Extensive | 23 | Ref. | ||
Semi-intensive | 5 | 2.07 | 1.48–4.38 | 0.0030 | |
Intensive | 4 | 4.31 | 2.02–9.84 | 0.0000 | |
Calf breed | Local | 25 | Ref. | ||
Cross | 8 | 2.44 | 1.73–7.43 | 0.1208 | |
Sex of animal | Male | 23 | Ref. | ||
Female | 22 | 2.12 | 1.52–3.83 | 0.0090 | |
Age group | ≤ 3 years | 21 | Ref. | ||
> 3 years | 24 | 3.72 | 2.45–6.96 | 0.0003 | |
Wildlife contact | No | 15 | Ref. | ||
Yes | 12 | 1.74 | 1.63–3.68 | 0.0300 | |
Animal composition | Not mixed | 13 | Ref. | ||
Mingled | 14 | 1.94 | 1.42–2.92 | 0.0400 |