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Closed-Cohort Animal Mortality

Closed-Cohort Animal Mortality with defined units, a worked example and input validation.

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Your inputs

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Enter deaths during period.
Enter animals at start.

Formula

cumulative mortality=deaths/starting cohort.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Closed cohort, no entries or censoring. Not a hazard rate, veterinary diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Deaths during period: 5
  • Animals at start: 100

Deaths during period = 5; Animals at start = 100. Primary result: 5.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter deaths during period, animals at start. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

cumulative mortality=deaths/starting cohort.. Closed cohort, no entries or censoring. Not a hazard rate, veterinary diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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