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Table 2 Results of logistic regression analysis of cubicle refusal by heifers on day 2 after inclusion into the dairy herd. Model: CUBREF = a + b1 SLATS+ b2 TYPE2, bn being the regression coefficient of variable number n N = 254 (131 heifer records had missing observations for one or more of the analysed variables)

From: Failure to Use Cubicles and Concentrate Dispenser by Heifers after Transfer from Rearing Accommodation to Milking Herd

Regression term

Explanation

Regression coefficient

Odds ratio

c.i.95%OR

p

a

Regression constant (intercept)

- 1.2

-

-

0.12

SLATS

Rearing accommodation of the heifer (1 = fully slatted floor pen, 0 = other accommodation)

1.8

6.1

1.5–24.3

0.01

TYPE2

Cubicles arranged as one double row of cubicles facing each other. Passageways at both ends.

- 1.9

0.2

0.0–0.7

0.01