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Table 2 Effect of eradication of lice on the frequency of light flecks and spots in different regions of the hide (n = 1032).

From: The Effect of Eradication of Lice on the Occurrence of the Grain Defect Light Flecks and Spots on Cattle Hides

Region

Time

Max. score

p-value

  

0

1

2

3

 

Neck and Shoulders

Before eradication

32.1%

40.0%

23.9%

4.1%

 
 

After eradication

70.0%

21.5%

7.5%

0.9%

<0.0001

Forelimbs and dewlap

Before eradication

60.9%

24.5%

11.4%

3.3%

 
 

After eradication

77.6%

11.5%

9.2%

1.8%

<0.0001

Back

Before eradication

67.9%

15.2%

13.0%

3.8%

 
 

After eradication

90.4%

7.1%

2.1%

0.5%

<0.0001

Rump, hindlimbs, sides And belly

Before eradication

84.5%

13.3%

2.2%

0.0%

 
 

After eradication

90.4%

7.1%

2.1%

0.5%

<0.007

  1. Score 0 – No damage
  2. Score 1 – Slight damage, with 1–2 light fleck or spot pr. 100 cm2.
  3. Score 2 – Some damage, with 3–5 light fleck or spots pr. 100 cm2.
  4. Score 3 – Severe damage, with more than 5 light fleck or spots pr. 100 cm2.