Publications
2024
Scholarly publications
Spierenburg, A., Muresan, A., & Westermann, C. (2024). Antimicrobial Prescription Behavior in Equine Asthma Cases: An International Survey. Animals, 14(3), 1-21. Article 457. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030457
2023
Scholarly publications
Routh, J., Paramasivam, S. J., Cockcroft, P., Wood, S., Remnant, J., Westermann, C., Reid, A., Pawson, P., Warman, S., Nadarajah, V. D., & Jeevaratnam, K. (2023). Clinical supervisors' and students' perspectives on preparedness for veterinary workplace clinical training: An international study. Veterinary Record, 193(10), Article 3504. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3504
Westermann, C., de Bie, A., Olave, C., de Grauw, J., Teske, E., & Couétil, L. (2023). Effect of Lavage Solution Type on Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Cytology in Clinically Healthy Horses. Animals, 13(16), 1-12. Article 2637. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13162637
van Dam, F., Anderson, O. M., Hammermueller, J. D., Westermann, C., Arroyo, L. G., & Lillie, B. N. (2023). Investigating the molecular presence of Neorickettsia in different potential (in)vertebrate life cycle-associated hosts in Ontario, Canada. Poster session presented at VSS (Veterinary Scholars Symposium) AAVMC, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Binnerts, S. H. M., Theelen, M., & Westermann, C. (2023). ASSESSING THE APPLICATION AND QUALITY OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF VETERINARY SPECIALISTS IN EUROPE: Report for EBVS (European Board of Veterinary Specialisation) and ECEIM (European College of Equine Internal Medicine).
Westermann, C., & Bok, H. (2023). A decade of experience in high-stakes decision-making in competency-based education. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 261(7), 1076. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.05.0247
Routh, J., Paramasivam, S. J., Cockcroft, P., Wood, S., Remnant, J., Westermann, C., Reid, A., Pawson, P., Warman, S., Nadarajah, V. D., & Jeevaratnam, K. (2023). Rating and ranking preparedness characteristics important for veterinary workplace clinical training: a novel application of pairwise comparisons and the Elo algorithm. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, Article 1128058. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1128058
2021
Scholarly publications
Hewetson, M., Hoksbergen, F. S., Berger, S., Westermann, C., Gilders, C., Haggett, E., Luthersson, N., Leroux, A. A., Couroucé, A., Wilson, A., Brown, N., & Cesarini, C. (2021). Association between owner-perceived clinical signs and the presence of equine glandular disease on endoscopy. Equine veterinary journal. Supplement, 53(S55), 7-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.04_13492
Westermann, C., Bruinsma, R., Balder, H., Schipstra, F., Jonkers, K., & Boerma, S. (2021). Intrathoracis pressure measurement in horses during exercise: Validation of the wireless equivent 300 device. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(2), 1183-1183. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16066
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https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416053/Intrathoracis_pressure_measurement_in_horses_during_exercise.pdf?sequence=1
2020
Scholarly publications
de Bruijn, M., Boshuizen, B., Swierstra, M., Westermann, C., & Delesalle, C. (2020). Eosinophilic Asthma in Sporthorses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35, 675-676. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvim.15994
Westermann, C. M. (2020). Intrathoracic pressure measurement in horses during exercise - validation of the wireless Equivent 300 device. Abstract from ECEIM congress 2020.
2019
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M. (2019). Praktisch onderzoek over Broncho Alveolaire Lavage (BAL) bij het paard. In Praktisch onderzoek over Broncho Alveolaire Lavage (BAL) bij het paard
Westermann, C. M., De Bie, A., Olave, C., Teske, E., & Couétil, L. (2019). Effect of lavage solution type on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cytology in horses. In Effect of lavage solution type on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid cytology in horses
Westermann, C. M., Siegers, E. W., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., van Schothorst, I. J., van den Broek, J., & Wouters, I. M. (2019). Reducing exposure to dust in Equine Asthma: the effect of water nebulization ion air quality in horse stables. In Reducing exposure to dust in Equine Asthma: the effect of water nebulization ion air quality in horse stables
Professional publications
Westermann, C. M. (2019). Ready, Vet, Go. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 144(10).
de Bruijn, M., Boshuizen, B., Swierstr, M., Westermann, C. M., & Delesalle, C. J. G. (2019). Eosinophilic asthma in sporthorses. In Eosinophilic asthma in sporthorses (pp. 90)
Westermann, C. M. (2019). Meer paarden met spierziekte atypische myopathie: Artikel in interview stijl. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 144(6), 23.
Popularising publications
Theelen, M. J. P., Westermann, C. M., & Oosterbaan, M. M. (2019). PSSM bij het paard: wetenschappelijke feiten op een rij. Utrecht Universiteit. https://www.uu.nl/nieuws/pssm-bij-het-paard-wetenschappelijke-feiten-op-een-rij
2018
Scholarly publications
Van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. S., Westermann, C., & Roelfsema, E. (2018). PSSM in the horse trade. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 143(7), 21-23.
Schaafstra, FJWC., van Doorn, D. A., Schonewille, J. T., Roelfsema, E., Westermann, C. M., Dansen, O., Jacobs, M., Lee, J., Spronck, E. A., Blok, M. C., & Hendriks, W. H. (2018). Effect of exercise on apparent total tract digestibility of nutrients and faecal recovery of ADL and TiO2 in ponies. Animal, 12(12), 2505-2510. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731118000356
Spierenburg, A. J., Mesu, S., & Westermann, C. M. (2018). A randomized double blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of Ceterizine in horses affected by seasonal headshaking. Pferdeheilkunde, 34( 2), 135-140. https://doi.org/10.21836/PEM20180205
Siegers, E. W., Anthonisse, M., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., van den Broek, J., Wouters, I. M., & Westermann, C. M. (2018). Effect of ionization, bedding, and feeding on air quality in a horse stable. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(3), 1234-1240. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15069
Fabius, L. S., & Westermann, C. M. (2018). Evidence-based therapy for atypical myopathy in horses. Equine Veterinary Education, 30(11), 616-622. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12734
Professional publications
Sloet, M. M., Westermann, C. M., & Roelfsema, E. (2018). PSSM in de paardenhandel. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 143(7), 21-23.
Popularising publications
Westermann, C. M. (2018). Stof tot nadenken: Wat als je paard hoest? BIT, 2018-255, 32-35.
2017
Scholarly publications
Siegers, E. W., Oosterbaan, M. M., van den Wollenberg, L., jansen, S., Teske, E., Ankringa, N., van den Belt, A. J. M., & Westermann, C. M. (2017). Advanced multicentric lymphoma in a Belgian Draft Horse mare. Pferdeheilkunde, 33(1), 30-36. https://doi.org/10.21836/PEM20170104
van Galen, G., & Westermann, C. M. (2017). Retrospective evaluation of 155 adult equids and 21 foals with tetanus from Western, Northern, and Central Europe (2000–2014). Part 2: Prognostic assessment. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 27(6), 697–706. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12669
van Galen, G., & Westermann, C. M. (2017). Retrospective evaluation of 155 adult equids and 21 foals with tetanus in Western, Northern, and Central Europe (2000–2014). Part 1: Description of history and clinical evolution. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 27(6), 684-696. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12668
Other output
Siegers, E. W., van Eerdenburg, F. J. C. M., Wouters, I. M., van den Broek, J., & Westermann, C. M. (2017). The effect of ionization on air quality in a horse stable. Poster session presented at veterinary science day 2017, Bunnik.
Westermann, C. M., Van den Wollenberg, L., Everts, H., der Kolk, J. H., Counotte, G., & van Doorn, D. (2017). Evaluation of a blood sucrose test for the assessment of gastric ulcers in warmblood horses aimed at field conditions. 136.
2016
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., Van Leeuwen, R., Van Raamsdonk, L. W. D., & Mol, H. G. J. (2016). Hypoglycin A Concentrations in Maple Tree Species in the Netherlands and the Occurrence of Atypical Myopathy in Horses. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30(3), 880-884. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.13927
Other output
Westermann, C. M., van Leeuwen, R., & Mol, H. (2016). Hypoglycin A in maple trees in the Netherlands and the risk of equine atypical myopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/348087/HYPOGLYCIN.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/348087/HYPOGLYCIN.pdf?sequence=1
Spierenburg, A. J., Mesu, S., & Westermann, C. M. (2016). A placebo controlled clinical trial on cetirizine in seasonal headshakers. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 30.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/348086/PLACEBO.pdf?sequence=1
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/348086/PLACEBO.pdf?sequence=1
2015
Professional publications
Sloet van Oldruitenborgh - Oosterbaan, M. M., & Westermann, C. (2015). Help, mijn paard hoest. Paard en Sport, 2015(02), 66-67.
Other output
Westermann, C. M., van Leeuwen, R., & Mol, H. (2015). Hypoglycin A toxin and atypical myopathy: which maple trees are at risk?. Abstract from ECEIM congress 2015, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Siegers, E., van Eerdenburg, F., Wouters, I., Anthonisse, M., & Westermann, C. M. (2015). The effect on ionisation on air quality in horse stables. Poster session presented at VCRS Congress (Veterinary Comparative Respiratory Society), Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
2014
Scholarly publications
Kranenburg, L. C., Westermann, C. M., de Sain-van der Velden, M. G. M., de Graaf-Roelfsema, E., Buyse, J., Janssens, G. P. J., van den Broek, J., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2014). The effect of long-term oral L-carnitine administration on insulin sensitivity, glucose disposal, plasma concentrations of leptin and acylcarnitines, and urinary acylcarnitine excretion in warmblood horses. Veterinary Quarterly, 34(2), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2014.919745
Professional publications
Westermann, C., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh - Oosterbaan, M. (2014). Zand eten, een probleem? Paard en Sport, 2014, 34-36.
Westermann, C. (2014). Atypische Myopathie: ook probleem voor veehouders met één of meerdere paarden. Veehouder en veearts. Editie rundveehouderij (incl. schapen, geiten en paarden), 28(4).
Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M., Boerma, S., van den Belt, A. J., Westermann, C., Ensink, J., NL, I. C. I. R. (Ed.), NL, N. G. E. S. N. V. D. (Ed.), NL, D. A. . . (Ed.), BE, J. P. B. (Ed.), & NL, M. D. B. . . (Ed.) (2014). Voorste luchtwegproblemen bij het paard. Diergeneeskundig Memorandum, 61(2), 1-70.
2013
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., & Wijnberg, I. D. (2013). Quantitative EMG of the dorsal cricoarythenoid muscle (DCAM) in the standing, unsedated horse. In Proceedings World Equine Airways Symposium (WEAS) 2013, July 16th, Calgary, Canada. (pp. 35-35)
Westermann, C. M., & Sas, A. M. C. (2013). Equine Atypical Myopathy: Description of the outbreak in the Netherlands during Autumn 2009 and spring 2010. In Proceedings of BEVA Birmingham UK (pp. 164)
Westermann, C. M. (2013). Equine Atypical Myopathy: Description of the outbreak in the Netherlands during Autumn 2009 and spring 2010. In BEVA Birmingham Friday September 14th (pp. 164)
Professional publications
Westermann, C. (2013). Wat te doen met een chronisch hoestend paard. Paard en Sport, 2013(6), 26-28.
Westermann, C. M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2013). Weidemyopathie. In de strengen, 22, 56-57.
2012
Scholarly publications
van Galen, G., Saegerman, C., Marcillaud Pitel, C., Patarin, F., Amory, H., Bailyn, J. D., Cassard, D., Gerber, V., Hahn, C., Harris, P., Keen, J. A., Kirschvink, N., Lefere, L., McGorum, B., Muller, J. M. V., Picavet, M. T. J. E., Piercy, R. J., Roscher, K., Serteyn, D., ... Votion, D. M. (2012). European outbreaks of atypical myopathy in grazing horses (2006-2009): Determination of indicators for risk and prognostic factors. Equine Veterinary Journal, 44(5), 621-625. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00555.x
van Galen, G., Marcillaud Pitel, C., Saegerman, C., Patarin, F., Amory, H., Baily, J. D., Cassart, D., Gerber, V., Hahn, C., Harris, P., Keen, J. A., Kirschvink, N., Lefere, L., McGorum, B., Muller, J. M., Picavet, M. T., Piercy, R. J., Roscher, K., Serteyn, D., ... Votion, D. M. (2012). European outbreaks of atypical myopathy in grazing equids (2006-2009): Spatiotemporal distribution, history and clinical features. Equine Veterinary Journal, 44(5), 614-620.
Sas, A. M. C., van der Kolk, J. H., Dank, M., & Westermann, C. M. (2012). Atypical Myopathy: a review and description of the outbreak in the Netherlands during autumn 2009 and spring 2010. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 137(8), 514-521.
2011
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., van Diggelen, O. P., Schoonderwoerd, K., Bierau, J., Waterham, H. R., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2011). Decreased oxidative phosphorylation and PGAM deficiency in horses suffering from atypical myopathy associated with acquired MADD. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 104(3), 273-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymgme.2011.07.022
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., Wijnberg, I. D., de Sain - van der Velden, M. G. M., van Breda, E., Barneveld, A., de Graaf-Roelfsema, E., Keizer, H. A., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2011). Amino acid profile during exercise and training in Standardbreds. Research in Veterinary Science, 91(1), 144-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2010.08.010
2010
Scholarly publications
Kranenburg, L. C., Thelen, M. H. M., & Westermann, C. M. (2010). Use of desmopressin eye drops in the treatment of equine congenital central diabetes insipidus. Veterinary Record, 167, 790-791.
van der Kolk, J. H., Wijnberg, I. D., Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., de Sain - van der Velden, M. G. M., Kranenburg, L. C., Duran, M., Dijkstra, J. A., van der Lugt, J. J., Wanders, R. J. A., & Gruys, E. (2010). Equine acquired multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) in 14 horses associated with ingestion of Maple leaves (Acer pseudoplatanus) covered with European tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum). Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 101(2-3), 289-291.
Kemmink, A., Westermann, C. M., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2010). Assessment of glucose disposal with the hyperglycaemic clamp technique during low intensity exercise in warmblood horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42, 147-151. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00284.x
2009
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M. (2009). What can supplements do for your horse? In European Veterinary Conference (pp. 357-358)
Professional publications
Westermann, C. M. (2009). Winter, wormen en zand. De Hippische Ondernemer, 5(1), 34-34.
Other output
Westermann, C. M. (2009). Creatine metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, purine metabolism and respiratory chain in healthy horses and horses suffering from atypical mopathy.. 4-5. Abstract from 3th ECEIM congress, Barcelona, Spain.
2008
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, B., de Sain-van der Velden, M. G. M., Wijnberg, I. D., Van Breda, E., De Graaf-Roelfsema, E., Keizer, H. A., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). The influence of exercise and training on plasma acylcarnitine profile of standardbred horses. In The Acute Poorly Performing Sport Horse: CESMAS 2008 (pp. 191-192). Wageningen Academic Publishers. https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-643-4
Westermann, C. M. (2008). Biochemische oorzaak spierziekte ontdekt. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 133(5), 201.
Westermann, C. M. (2008). Assessment of (patho)physiologic alterations in equine muscle metabolism. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University]. Utrecht University.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/26714/westermann.pdf?sequence=2
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Westermann, C. M., Dorland, B., Votion, D. M., de Sain - van der Velden, M. G. M., Wijnberg, I. D., Wanders, R. J. A., Spliet, W. G. M., Testerink, N., Berger, R., Ruiter, J. P. N., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). Acquired multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) in 12 out of 12 horses with atypical myopathy. Abstract from 47th BEVA Congress.
Wijnberg, I. D., Ruitenbeek, W., Jansen, G., Westermann, C. M., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). Myopathy in a haflinger horse: An initiating search for a fatty acid oxidation deficiency. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(10), 532-538.
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., Votion, D. M., de Sain - van der Velden, M. G. M., Wijnberg, I. D., Wanders, R. J. A., Spliet, W. G. M., Testerink, N., Berger, R., Ruiter, J. P. N., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). Acquired multiple Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency in 10 horses with atypical myopathy. Neuromuscular Disorders, 18(5), 355-364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmd.2008.02.007
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, B., de Sain - van der Velden, M. G. M., Wijnberg, I. D., van Breda, E., de Graaf-Roelfsema, E., Keizer, H. A., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). Plasma acylcarnitine and fatty acid profiles during exercise and training in standardbreds. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 69(11), 1469-1475.
Professional publications
Westermann, C. M. (2008). Spierproblemen bij het paard. Veehouder en Dierenarts, 22(2), 5-7.
Other output
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2008). The newest results of research on atypical myopathy.. 614-615. Abstract from Pferdeheilkunde Forum 2008 - Pferdeheilkunde 2008.
2007
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., de Sain-van der Velden, M. G. M., van der Kolk, J. H., Berger, R., Wijnberg, I. D., Koeman, J. P., Wanders, R. J. A., Lenstra, J. A., Testerink, N., Vaandrager, A. B., Vianey-Saban, C., Acquaviva-Bourdain, C., & Dorland, L. (2007). Equine biochemical multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) as a cause of rhabdomyolysis. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 91(4), 362-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymgme.2007.04.010
Westermann, C. M., Dorland, L., Wijnberg, I. D., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2007). Equine metabolic myopathies with emphasis on the diagnostic approach comparison with human myopathies a review. Veterinary Quarterly, 2(29), 42-59.
van der Kolk, J. H., Blok, E. E., Westermann, C. M., Rijnen, K. E. P. M., & Wijnberg, I. D. (2007). Glucose metabolism and peripheral insulin sensitivity in normal warmbloods compared with two cases of grass sickness. In Proceedings 2nd ECEIM Congress (pp. 39-39)
2006
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M., Halkes, S. B. A., Brown, T. R., Wijnberg, I. D., Beukelman, C., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2006). The effect of oral tocopherol acetate administration on glucose metabolism, peripheral insulin resistance, and some parameters of the antioxidant status. Abstract from Proceedings 45th British Equine Veterinary Association Congress.
Butler, C. M., Westermann, C. M., Koeman, J. P., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2006). The Fell Pony Immunodeficiency Syndrome also occurs in the Netherlands: a review and six cases. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 131(4), 114-118.
2005
Scholarly publications
Westermann, C. M. (2005). Aanvullende informatie bij artikel Amitraz-intoxicaties bij het paard. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 130(9), 288.
Westermann, C. M., Laan, T. T. J. M., van Nieuwstadt, R. A., Bull, S., & Fink-Gremmels, J. (2005). Effects of antitussive agents administered before bronchoalveolar lavage in horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 66, 1420-1424.
Wijnberg, I. D., Westermann, C. M., de Graaf-Roelfsema, E., & van der Kolk, J. H. (2005). How to: work up the myopathy case. In BEVA-congress 2005 (pp. 83-85)
2004
Scholarly publications
Laan, T. T. J. M., Westermann, C. M., Dijkstra, A. V., van Nieuwstadt, R. A., & Fink-Gremmels, J. (2004). Biological availability of inhaled fluticasone propionate in horses. Veterinary Record, 155(12), 361-364.
Professional publications
Westermann, C. M., Boerma, S., & van Nieuwstadt, R. A. (2004). Amitraz-intoxicaties bij het paard; casuïstieken en achtergronden. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 129, 438-441.
2003
Professional publications
Westermann, C. M., Parlevliet, J. M., Meertens, N. M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2003). Een vergroot ovarium bij de merrie, een literatuuroverzicht aan de hand van een casus. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 128, 692-696.