Glossary: Incidence rate

Term:

Incidence rate

Abbreviation:
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Definition:
The proportion of cows developing at least one new case of a claw disorder relative to all cows screened for claw disorders with comparable density in a certain period of time (e.g. annual incidence rate).

Reference:
ICAR Guideline

Guidelines for Claw Health Traits in Bovine

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