Professor Ben Ahern
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Ben Ahern

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Background

Ben is a specialist in equine surgery and is board certified by the American College of Equine Surgeons (www.acvs.org) and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (www.vsmr.org) he is one of only a handful of veterinarians in Australia with these dual qualifications. He has authored multiple book chapters and has published on a wide range of topics ranging from orthopaedics and lameness, to novel tie-back procedures and stem cell therapies. Ben has a Phd related to laryngeal surgery in horses.

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Professor Ben Ahern is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Veterinary sciences Veterinary surgery

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide

Research interests

  • Laryngeal dysfunction in horses

    Novel laryngeal prosthesis and upper respiratory tract surgery

  • Translational orthopedics

    Use of large animal models for experimental human research.

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90 works between 2007 and 2024
All (90) Journal Article (67) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (20)

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Featured

2012

Journal Article

In vitro mechanical testing of an Alternate Laryngoplasty System(ALPS) for horses

Ahern, Benjamin J., Boston, Raymond C. and Parente, Eric J. (2012). In vitro mechanical testing of an Alternate Laryngoplasty System(ALPS) for horses. Veterinary Surgery, 41 (8), 918-923. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01061.x

In vitro mechanical testing of an Alternate Laryngoplasty System(ALPS) for horses

Featured

2008

Journal Article

Surgical Complications of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract

Ahern, Benjamin J. and Parente, Eric J. (2008). Surgical Complications of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Equine Practice, 24 (3), 465-484. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2008.10.004

Surgical Complications of the Equine Upper Respiratory Tract

2024

Journal Article

A first step towards objective grading of equine laryngeal function

Hardwick, Josephine, Ahern, Benjamin and Franklin, Samantha (2024). A first step towards objective grading of equine laryngeal function. The Veterinary Journal, 308 106259, 106259. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106259

A first step towards objective grading of equine laryngeal function

2024

Journal Article

Evaluation of agreement for radiographic lesions and risk for racing in thoroughbred yearling sale repository radiographs

Argue, Brodie J. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2024). Evaluation of agreement for radiographic lesions and risk for racing in thoroughbred yearling sale repository radiographs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11 1430993. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1430993

Evaluation of agreement for radiographic lesions and risk for racing in thoroughbred yearling sale repository radiographs

2024

Conference Publication

Targeted Multifidus Muscle Activation Reduces Fibrosis of the Multifidus Muscle Following Intervertebral Disc Injury

Hodges, Paul, James, Greg, Ahern, Ben and Goss, Ben (2024). Targeted Multifidus Muscle Activation Reduces Fibrosis of the Multifidus Muscle Following Intervertebral Disc Injury. North American Neuromodulation Society 27th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV United States, 18-21 January 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.06.302

Targeted Multifidus Muscle Activation Reduces Fibrosis of the Multifidus Muscle Following Intervertebral Disc Injury

2024

Journal Article

Yearling laryngeal function in Thoroughbreds that underwent a laryngoplasty differs from controls

Hardwick, Josephine L., Ahern, Benjamin J., Crawford, Kylie L., Allen, Kate J. and Franklin, Samantha H. (2024). Yearling laryngeal function in Thoroughbreds that underwent a laryngoplasty differs from controls. Equine Veterinary Journal. doi: 10.1111/evj.14110

Yearling laryngeal function in Thoroughbreds that underwent a laryngoplasty differs from controls

2024

Journal Article

Targeted multifidus muscle activation reduces fibrosis of multifidus muscle following intervertebral disc injury

James, G., Ahern, B. J., Goodwin, W., Goss, B. and Hodges, P. W. (2024). Targeted multifidus muscle activation reduces fibrosis of multifidus muscle following intervertebral disc injury. European Spine Journal, 33 (6), 2166-2178. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08234-5

Targeted multifidus muscle activation reduces fibrosis of multifidus muscle following intervertebral disc injury

2024

Journal Article

Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?

Hardwick, JL, Ahern, BJ and Franklin, SH (2024). Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?. Australian Veterinary Journal, 102 (7), 353-361. doi: 10.1111/avj.13332

Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better?

2024

Journal Article

Implementation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in standing sedated horses provided arytenoid abduction control at seven days postoperatively

Jeong, Sharon, Franklin, Samantha H., Van Eps, Andrew W., Lean, Natasha and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2024). Implementation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in standing sedated horses provided arytenoid abduction control at seven days postoperatively. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 85 (4) 0256, 1-8. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.11.0256

Implementation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in standing sedated horses provided arytenoid abduction control at seven days postoperatively

2024

Journal Article

Equine back pain is a diagnostic challenge: a physiotherapist’s perspective

Harrison, Lynne M., Sole Guitart, Albert, Ahern, Benjamin and Goff, Lesley M. (2024). Equine back pain is a diagnostic challenge: a physiotherapist’s perspective. Journal of Equine Rehabilitation, 2 100017, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.eqre.2024.100017

Equine back pain is a diagnostic challenge: a physiotherapist’s perspective

2023

Journal Article

Standing left recurrent laryngeal neurectomy for prospective evaluation of laryngeal hemiplegia evaluated by a high-speed treadmill test

Lean, Natasha E., Franklin, Samantha H. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2023). Standing left recurrent laryngeal neurectomy for prospective evaluation of laryngeal hemiplegia evaluated by a high-speed treadmill test. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 85 (2) 0185, 1-6. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.08.0185

Standing left recurrent laryngeal neurectomy for prospective evaluation of laryngeal hemiplegia evaluated by a high-speed treadmill test

2023

Journal Article

Standing laryngeal tie‐forward as a successful treatment of cleft palate in a 3‐month‐old foal

Lean, Natasha E., Sole‐Guitart, Albert, Cuming, Rosemary S. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2023). Standing laryngeal tie‐forward as a successful treatment of cleft palate in a 3‐month‐old foal. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 11 (4) e701, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/vrc2.701

Standing laryngeal tie‐forward as a successful treatment of cleft palate in a 3‐month‐old foal

2023

Journal Article

Treatment of racehorse superficial digital flexor tendonitis – a comparison of stem cell treatments to controlled exercise rehabilitation in 213 cases

Salz, Rachel O., Elliott, Christopher R. B., Zuffa, Tomas, Bennet, Euan D. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2023). Treatment of racehorse superficial digital flexor tendonitis – a comparison of stem cell treatments to controlled exercise rehabilitation in 213 cases. Equine Veterinary Journal, 55 (6), 979-987. doi: 10.1111/evj.13922

Treatment of racehorse superficial digital flexor tendonitis – a comparison of stem cell treatments to controlled exercise rehabilitation in 213 cases

2023

Journal Article

Evaluation of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in domestic and feral horse populations in Australia using histologic and immunohistochemical analysis: A pilot study

Lean, Natasha E., Franklin, Samantha H., Steel, Cate, Woolford, Lucy, White, Jason and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2023). Evaluation of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in domestic and feral horse populations in Australia using histologic and immunohistochemical analysis: A pilot study. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 9 (4), 1610-1617. doi: 10.1002/vms3.1186

Evaluation of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in domestic and feral horse populations in Australia using histologic and immunohistochemical analysis: A pilot study

2023

Journal Article

Comparison of radiography and computed tomography for evaluation of third carpal bone fractures in horses

Steel, Catherine, Ahern, Benjamin, Zedler, Steven, Vallance, Stuart, Galuppo, Lawrence, Richardson, Jennifer, Whitton, Christopher and Young, Alex (2023). Comparison of radiography and computed tomography for evaluation of third carpal bone fractures in horses. Animals, 13 (9) 1459, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ani13091459

Comparison of radiography and computed tomography for evaluation of third carpal bone fractures in horses

2023

Journal Article

Laryngeal tie‐forward in standing sedated horses

Lean, Natasha E., Sole‐Guitart, Albert and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2023). Laryngeal tie‐forward in standing sedated horses. Veterinary Surgery, 52 (2), 229-237. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13920

Laryngeal tie‐forward in standing sedated horses

2022

Journal Article

Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration

Calder, Dax, Fathi, Ali, Oveissi, Farshad, Maleknia, Simin, Abrams, Terence, Wang, Yiwei, Maitz, Joanneke, Tsai, Kevin Hung-Yueh, Maitz, Peter, Chrzanowski, Wojtek, Canoy, Ivan, Menon, Vivek Ashoka, Lee, Kenneth, Ahern, Benjamin J., Lean, Natasha E., Silva, Dina M., Young, Paul M., Traini, Daniela, Ong, Hui Xin, Mahmoud, Rasoul Seyed, Montazerian, Hossein, Khademhosseini, Ali and Dehghani, Fariba (2022). Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 11 (23) 2201714, 1-15. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202201714

Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration

2022

Journal Article

Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 23/2022)

Calder, Dax, Fathi, Ali, Oveissi, Farshad, Maleknia, Simin, Abrams, Terence, Wang, Yiwei, Maitz, Joanneke, Tsai, Kevin Hung‐Yueh, Maitz, Peter, Chrzanowski, Wojtek, Canoy, Ivan, Menon, Vivek Ashoka, Lee, Kenneth, Ahern, Benjamin J., Lean, Natasha E., Silva, Dina M., Young, Paul M., Traini, Daniela, Ong, Hui Xin, Mahmoud, Rasoul Seyed, Montazerian, Hossein, Khademhosseini, Ali and Dehghani, Fariba (2022). Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 23/2022). Advanced Healthcare Materials, 11 (23), 2270137. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202270137

Thermoresponsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 23/2022)

2022

Journal Article

Long duration anaesthesia in pigs with an infusion of alfaxalone and dexmedetomidine

Kat, Irving, Ahern, Benjamin J., Dhanani, Jayesh, Whitten, Grant, Cowling, Nicholas and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Long duration anaesthesia in pigs with an infusion of alfaxalone and dexmedetomidine. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 8 (6), 2418-2421. doi: 10.1002/vms3.953

Long duration anaesthesia in pigs with an infusion of alfaxalone and dexmedetomidine

2022

Journal Article

Adverse reaction following the subarachnoid injection of Xylazine in a Sheep

Pratt, Shaun, Jeong, Sharon, Ahern, Ben and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Adverse reaction following the subarachnoid injection of Xylazine in a Sheep. Veterinary Sciences, 9 (9) 479, 1-6. doi: 10.3390/vetsci9090479

Adverse reaction following the subarachnoid injection of Xylazine in a Sheep

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2030
    Biomaterials as Rectal Spacers Research
    Tutelix Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    Yearling Xray lesions, and the effect on long term performance in thoroughbred horses
    Agrifutures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Surface Electromyography of Epaxial and Hypaxial Muscles in the Horse Undertaking Trunk Exercises
    International association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    Ahern Hyaline Cartilage Research
    TETRATHERIX PTY LTD
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Validation and kit development of LAMP test for C/psittaci and EHV1
    Thoroughbred Horses LAMP test for C psittaci and EHV1
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tracts at Australian Thoroughbred yearling sales: Can we do better? (Agrifutures funded project led by University of Adelaide)
    University of Adelaide
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    SCAHLS validation of Hendra Virus (inc. variant) POC test
    Agrifutures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Investigation of what radiographic lesions in thoroughbred yearlings are significant in limiting future racing performance
    AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program Request for Quotation: Radiography in yearlings prior to sale
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Diagnostic imaging to reduce thoroughbred racing fatality
    Agrifutures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Investigate the use of a novel medical device to improve wound healing
    Computer Reel Designs Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Rapid point of care diagnosis of equine Hendra Virus using LAMP technology
    Agrifutures Australia
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Phase 2. Product Systematic Toxicity
    Innovation Connections
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Effect of albumin resuscitation on drug pharmacokinetics in low protein and LPS challenged sheep
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Nuclear medicine suite for animals
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Ultrasound-guided cervical myelography in the standing horse
    Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Evaluation of a novel surgical technique (salphingopharyngostomy) to treat guttural pouch disease in horses
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Ben Ahern is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    An investigation of side effects / complications of EGUS treatment in horses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of occurrence, reoccurrence and rehabilitation of Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    INVESTIGATION INTO SPECIFIC RADIOGRAPHIC LESIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE OF THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigations of overriding dorsal spinous processes and post-surgical physiotherapy treatment protocols in horses

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Standing Computer Tomography of the distal limb of racehorses - what do imaging changes equate with clinically?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Standing Computer Tomography of the distal limb of racehorses - what do imaging changes equate with clinically?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Studies of the Microcirculatory Responses to Hemorrhagic Shock and Resuscitation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin, Professor Jeffrey Lipman, Professor Mark Midwinter

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Towards understanding radiographic lesions in thoroughbred yearlings which are significant in limiting future racing performance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Further investigation for management and stabilization of P1 fractures in the horse

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Dynamic pharyngeal collapse in horses - the effect on airway performance parameters and investigation into surgical treatment options

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Steph Bond

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Dynamic nasopharyngeal collapse (NPC) in horses: The effect on airway performance parameters and investigation into surgical treatment options

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Steph Bond, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Development of an alternative method for arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint in the horse

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Steven Zedler

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Development of a surgical implant and technique for stabilization of the equine distal phalanx within the hoof capsule

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Steven Zedler

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation of injectable polymers for hyaline cartilage regeneration using animal models

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin, Associate Professor Jayesh Dhanani

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Studies of the Microcirculatory Responses to Hemorrhagic Shock and Resuscitation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin, Professor Jeffrey Lipman, Professor Mark Midwinter

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    An investigation of equine biomarkers for the detection of osteoarthritis

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart

  • Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci

    Development of a surgical implant and technique for stabilization of the equine distal phalanx within the hoof capsule

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Steven Zedler

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • fracture
  • horse
  • laryngeal
  • roaring
  • throat

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