Research Article

Fertility in Gyr Cows (Bos indicus) with Fixed Time Artificial Insemination and Visual Estrus Detection Using a Classification Table

Table 3

Odds ratios and confidence intervals for factors associated with FSF in cows under insemination based on fixed time or natural estrus observation applying a rating score table.

Predictor
levels
EstimatorsProbability of the likelihood ratioSomers’
D
ODDS ratio 95% confidence interval

SC-FTAI1.0500.595–1.8550.44350.178
NSE-AI
PPA ≤ 100 d 0.8020.382–1.687
PPA > 100 d
DMY ≥ 6 k/L/d0.5090.266–0.971
DMY < 6 k/L/d
BCAI ≥ 2.5 0.8500.440–1.642
BCAI < 2.5
CN ≤ 30.8320.479–1.445
CN > 3

Logistic prediction equation:

AIP = protocol type: SC-FTAI: synchronized cows and fixed time artificial insemination; NSE-AI: natural estrus observation applying rating score table; PPA: postpartum anestrous; DMY: daily milk yield; BCAI: body condition at AI time; CN: calving number.