Title: On the question of colic: Are answers beginning to emerge?
Abstract: Equine Veterinary JournalVolume 44, Issue 4 p. 384-386 On the question of colic: Are answers beginning to emerge? C. M. Marr, C. M. Marr Editor-in-chief EVJ Editorial OfficeSearch for more papers by this author C. M. Marr, C. M. Marr Editor-in-chief EVJ Editorial OfficeSearch for more papers by this author First published: 06 June 2012 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00593.xCitations: 3Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Burton, M. 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