Dr. R. (Robin) van den Boom

Willem C. Schimmelgebouw
Yalelaan 112
Kamer 0.006
3584 CM Utrecht

Dr. R. (Robin) van den Boom

Associate Professor
Equine sciences
+31 30 253 1350

Publications

2022

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R. (2022). Equine gastric ulcer syndrome in adult horses. Veterinary Journal, 283-284, 1-7. [105830]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2022.105830

2021

Scholarly publications

Witt, P., Hagendoorn, S., Kranenburg, L., & van den Boom, R. (2021). The use of cola for the treatment of gastric impactions in equids. Pferdeheilkunde, 37(6), 588–596. https://doi.org/10.21836/PEM20210604
Witt, P., de Kroon, L., Ankringa, N., Delany, M., van Bruggen, L., van den Boom, R., Sloet van Oldruitenborgh - Oosterbaan, M., & Siegers, E. (2021). Squamous gastric ulceration complicated by gastric stenosis in a foal. Equine Veterinary Education. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13567
Witt, P., Siegers, E., Tobon Restrepo, M., & van den Boom, R. (2021). Successful treatment of a hepatic abscess in a pony by percutaneous drainage and antimicrobial therapy. VetRecord case reports, 9(4), 1-6. [e164]. https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.164

2020

Scholarly publications

Williams, N. J., & Van Den Boom, R. (2020). Cutaneous mastocytoma with eosinophilia and eosinophilic infiltration of the small intestine in an Arabian gelding. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 8(1), [e000773]. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000773

2019

Scholarly publications

Prinsloo, M., Hynd, P., Franklin, S., Weaver, S., & van den Boom, R. (2019). Hair cortisol concentration is inversely related to the severity of equine squamous gastric disease. Veterinary Journal, 249, 58-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.05.009
Schaafstra, F. J. W. C., van Doorn, D. A., Schonewille, J. T., van den Boom, R., Verschuur, M., Blok, M. C., & Hendriks, W. H. (2019). Evaluation of titanium dioxide and chromic oxide as digestibility markers in ponies fed alfalfa hay in relation to marker dosing frequency. Animal, 13(4), 702-708. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731118002112

2018

Scholarly publications

Van Den Boom, R., & Van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. S. (2018). Retrospective evaluation of treatment of horses with colic over a period of 15 years. Pferdeheilkunde, 34(5), 447-453. https://doi.org/10.21836/PEM20180506
Bush, J., van den Boom, R., & Franklin, S. (2018). Comparison of aloe vera and omeprazole in the treatment of equine gastric ulcer syndrome. Equine Veterinary Journal, 50(1), 34-40. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12706

Professional publications

Sloet van Oldruitenborgh - Oosterbaan, M., van den Boom, R., Kranenburg, L. C., Bergmann, W., & Goehring, L. S. (2018). Borna in Nederland. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 143(10), 22-25.

2016

Scholarly publications

Sloet van Oldruitehnborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M., van den Boom, R., & Grinwis, G. C. M. (2016). Equine rhabdomyolysis: four clinical cases. Pferdeheilkunde, 22(5), 515-523. https://doi.org/10.21836/pem20060501
Rijkenhuizen, A. B. M., van den Boom, R., Landman, M., & Cornelissen, B. P. M. (2016). Can vacuum assisted wound management enhance graft acceptance? Pferdeheilkunde, 21(5), 413-418. https://doi.org/10.21836/pem20050503

2013

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2013). Can Europe learn lessons from African horse sickness in Senegal? Veterinary Record, 172, 150-151.
van Hanswijk, M., Roelfsema, E., & van den Boom, R. (2013). Confirming the seasonal reference range for adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) in the Netherlands and validating the TRH-stimulation test for diagnosing Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction. In Proceedings of Abstracts European Veterinary Conference Voorjaarsdagen, Amsterdam, NL, 2013.

2012

Scholarly publications

Jonckheer-Sheehy, V., Delesalle, C. J. G., van de Belt, A. J., & van den Boom, R. (2012). Bad behavior or a physical problem? Rearing in a Dutch Warmblood mare. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 7, 380-385.

2011

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., Kempenaars, M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh - Oosterbaan, M. M. (2011). The healing effects of a topical phytogenic ointment on insect bite hypersensitivity lesions in horses. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 136(1), 20-27.

2010

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., Butler, C. M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2010). The usability of peritoneal lactate concentration as a prognostic marker in horses with severe colic admitted to a veterinary teaching hospital. Equine Veterinary Education, 22(8), 420-425.
van den Boom, R., Driessen, F., Streumer, S. J., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2010). The effect of a supplement containing sunflower oil, vitamins, amino acids, and peptides on the severity of symptoms in horses suffering insect bite hypersensitivity. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 135(13), 520-525.
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Other output

van den Boom, R. (Accepted/In press). An update on insect bite hypersensitivity (in the Netherlands).. 272-273. Abstract from European Veterinary Conference Voorjaarsdagen, Amsterdam.

2008

Scholarly publications

Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M., van Poppel, M., de Raat, IJ., van den Boom, R., & Savelkoul, H. F. J. (2008). Intradermal testing of horses with and without insect hypersensitivity in the Netherlands using an extract of native Culicoides species. In Proceedings World Congress Vet Dermatology Hong Kong
van den Boom, R., Ducro, B., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). Identification of factors associated with the development of insect bite hypersensitivity in horses in the Netherlands. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 133(13), 554-559.
van den Boom, R., de Raat, IJ., van Poppel, M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). Effect of permethrin insecticide on horses. In Proceedings of International Congress Voorjaarsdagen (pp. 322-322).
van der Rijt, R. R., van den Boom, R., Jongema, Y., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). Culicoides species attracted to horses with and without insect hypersensitivity in the Netherlands. Veterinary Journal, 178, 91-97.
Butler, C. M., van den Boom, R., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). The usability of peritoneal lactate concentration in horses with colic measured with a portable lactate pro analyser. In Proceedings of 9th International Equine Colic Research Symposium (pp. 76-77)
van den Boom, R., Veldhuis - Kroeze, E. J. B., Klein, W. R., Houwers, D. J., van der Zanden, A., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). Granulomatous pneumonia, lymphadenopathy, in an adult horse with repeated injection of BCG. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 22, 1056-1060.
Butler, C. M., van den Boom, R., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). The usability of peritoneal lactate concentration in horses with colic measured with portable Lactate pro® analyser. In Proceedings of International Equine Colic Research Symposium 2008 (pp. 76-77)

Professional publications

de Raat, IJ., van den Boom, R., van Poppel, M., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2008). The effect of atopical insecticide containing permethrin on the number of Culicoides midges caught near horses with and without insect bite hypersensitivity in the Netherlands. Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 133, 838-842.

2006

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., & Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, M. M. (2006). The effect on antifungal vaccination on the severity of clinical signs of insect hypersensitivity. In Proceedings of British Equine Veterinary Association Annual Congress
Wilmink, J. M., van den Boom, R., van Weeren, P. R., & Barneveld, A. (2006). The modified Meek technique as a novel method for skin grafting in horses: evaluation of acceptance, wound contraction and closure in chronic wounds. Equine Veterinary Journal, 38(4), 324-329.

2005

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., van de Lest, C. H. A., Bull, S., Brama, P. A. J., van Weeren, P. R., & Barneveld, A. (2005). Influence of repeated arthrocentesis and exercise on synovial fluid concentrations of nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2 and glycosaminoglycans in healthy equine joints. Equine Veterinary Journal, 37, 250-256.
van den Boom, R., van der Harst, M. R., Brommer, H., Brama, P. A. J., Barneveld, A., van Weeren, P. R., & DeGroot, J. (2005). Relationship between synovial fluid levels of glycosaminoglycans, hydroxyproline and general MMP activity and the presence and severity of articular cartilage change on the proximal articular surface of P1. Equine Veterinary Journal, 37, 19-25.

2004

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., Brama, P. A. J., Kiers, G. H., de Groot, J., & van Weeren, P. R. (2004). Assessment of the effects of age and joint disease on hydroxyproline and glycosaminoglycan concentrations in synovial fluid from the metacarpophalangeal joint of horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 65, 296-302.
van den Boom, R. (2004). Synovial fluid as a mirror of equine joint (patho) physiology. [Doctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU), Utrecht University].
van den Boom, R., van der Harst, M. R., Brama, P. A. J., DeGroot, J., Barneveld, A., & van Weeren, P. R. (2004). Relationship between synovial fluid markers, cartilage composition and the presence and severity of OA in the equine metacarpophalangeal joint. In M. Schramme, H. Termaine, J. Walmsley, C. Bellenger, & J. Houlton (Eds.), Proceedings 13th Ann, Sci.Meet.Eur.Coll.Vet.Surg. (pp. 152-154)
Brama, P. A. J., van den Boom, R., Kiers, G. H., van Weeren, P. R., & de Groot, J. (2004). Collagenase-1 (MMP-1) activity in equine synovial fluid: influence of age, joint pathology, exercise and repeated arthrocentesis. Equine Veterinary Journal, 36, 34-40.
van den Boom, R., Brama, P. A. J., Kiers, G. H., de Groot, J., Barneveld, A., & van Weeren, P. R. (2004). The influence of repeated arthrocentesis and exercise on matrix metalloproteinase and tumour necrosis factor alpha activities in normal equine joints. Equine Veterinary Journal, 36, 155-159.

2003

Scholarly publications

Wilmink, J. M., Blom-Veenman, J. N., van den Boom, R., Rutten, V. P. M. G., Niewold, T. A., Broekhuisen-Davies, J. M., Lees, P., Armstrong, S., van Weeren, P. R., & Barneveld, A. (2003). Differences in polymorphonucleocyte function and local inflammatory response between horses and ponies. Equine Veterinary Journal, 35(6), 561-569.
van den Boom, R., Brama, P. A. J., Kiers, G. H., de Groot, J., & van Weeren, P. R. (2003). The influence of age and joint disease on hydrocyproline levels in the synovial fluid from the equine metacarpophalangeal joint. In S. Langley-Hobbs, H. Tremaine, & M. Schramme (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th Annual Sci. Meet. Europ. Coll. Vet. Surg. (pp. 102-103)

Professional publications

van den Boom, R., Rijkenhuizen, A. B. M., & Meij, B. P. (2003). Femoral head ostectomy following osteotomy of the greater trochanter in a pony with chronic coxofemoral luxation. Pferdeheilkunde, 19, 246-252.

2002

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., Wilmink, J. M., O'Kane, S., Wood, J. M., & Ferguson, M. W. J. (2002). Transforming growth factor-b levels during second intention healing are related to the different course of wound contraction in horses and ponies. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 10, 188-194.
van den Boom, R., Brama, P. A. J., de Groot, J., & van Weeren, P. R. (2002). Exercise and repeated atrhrocentesis affect the level of matrix metalloproteinase activity in equine synovial fluid. In S. May, & J. F. Houlton (Eds.), Proc. 11th Ann. Sci. Meet. Europ. Coll. Vet. Surg. (pp. 180-182)

Professional publications

van den Boom, R., & Rijkenhuizen, A. B. M. (2002). De haematogene (verdacht-)septische ontstekuing van synoviale holten bij het volwassen paard: zeldzaam maar verraderlijk (3 casussen). Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde, 127, 382-385.

2001

Scholarly publications

van den Boom, R., & van der Velden, M. A. (2001). Short- and long-term evaluation of surgical treatment of strangulating obstructions of the small intestine in horses: a review of 224 cases. Veterinary Quarterly, 23, 109-115.
Wilmink, J. M., van den Boom, R., & van Weeren, P. R. (2001). Skin grafting in horses. In Proceedings of the Veterinary Wound Healing Association.