Comparing two approaches for meta-analysis of binary outcomes

Author:

BANGAR YOGESH C,VERMA MED RAM

Abstract

In the present study, meta-analysis of binary outcome was undertaken by using two approaches namely Summary Statistics (SS) and Individual Animal Data (IAD) approach for obtaining more reliable estimates of the association of risk factors [breed (crossbred & indigenous), parity (primiparous & multiparous), age (< 5 years & > 5 years) and milk yield (kg)] with clinical mastitis [binary outcome (yes or No)] in dairy cows in India. For the present study the data on mastitis were compiled from three organized cattle farms. The results of bootstrapping showed that the pooled estimates under Individual Animal Data (IAD) approach were significantly higher than Summary Statistics (SS) appraoch for all unadjusted risk factors. However the results of both approaches were similar under covariate-adjusted circumstances. In case of heterogeneity of effects across farms, Individual Animal Data (IAD) approach provides more reliable information than Summary Statistics (SS) approach. Therfore it was also concluded that the crossbreds (adjusted for age) cows (1.47 times), older cows (1.85 times) multiparous cows (2.21 times) and high yielders (1.67 times) cows were at higher risk of mastitis than their respective reference categories. Therefore Individual Animal Data (IAD) approach is an appropriate approach for animal science data as it is more reliable and perform better in heterogenous conditions.

Publisher

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture

Subject

General Veterinary,Animal Science and Zoology

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