Table 2 Summary of the results obtained from univariable or multivariable regression models
From: Relationship between piglets’ survivability and farrowing kinetics in hyper-prolific sows
Dependent variable | Independent variable | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Piglet level | ||
Inter-piglet birth interval (min) | ↑ Cumulative birth interval (min) | < 0.01 |
↑ Piglet’s birth weight (kg) | 0.03 | |
↑Stillborn piglets (n) | < 0.01 | |
↑Manual Intervention (yes/no) | < 0.01 | |
Colostrum intake (g) | ↑ Piglet’s birth weight (kg) | < 0.01 |
Piglet mortality 24h after birth | ↓ Piglet’s birth weight (kg) | < 0.01 |
↑Cumulative birth interval (min) | 0.01 | |
Piglet mortality between 24h post-farrowing and weaning | ↓ Colostrum intake (kg) | < 0.01 |
Stillbirth occurrence (yes/no) | ↑Sows’ parity | 0.02 |
↑Cumulative birth interval (min) | < 0.01 | |
Sow level | ||
Farrowing Duration (min) | ↑Parity | 0.02 |
↑Stillborn piglets (n) | 0.01 | |
↑Mummified piglets (n) | 0.03 | |
Average colostrum intake (g) | ↓Sow’s rectal temperature 24h after farrowing (ºC) | < 0.01 |
↓Live born piglets (n) | < 0.01 | |