Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 171-174 , April 2006

A farm-based prospective study of equine colic incidence and associated risk factors

  • Sakha Mehdi, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Large Animal Internal Medicine Division, Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Science and Research Branch of IAU, Tehran, Iran
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sakha Mehdi, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Science and Research Branch of IAU, Ponak Sq., Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-775, Iran
    • ,
  • Vatandost Mohammad, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Kerman, Iran

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PII: S0737-0806(06)00082-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.02.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 4 , Pages 171-174 , April 2006

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