Overview
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.
Availability
- Professor Ben Ahern is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Research interests
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Laryngeal dysfunction in horses
Novel laryngeal prosthesis and upper respiratory tract surgery
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Translational orthopedics
Use of large animal models for experimental human research.
Works
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2022
Journal Article
Investigations into thoroughbred racehorse welfare in Queensland Australia focused on musculoskeletal injuries and retirement
Crawford, Kylie L. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2022). Investigations into thoroughbred racehorse welfare in Queensland Australia focused on musculoskeletal injuries and retirement. Animal Frontiers, 12 (3), 59-62. doi: 10.1093/af/vfac018
2022
Journal Article
Permanent surgical luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon in the management of a case of chronic septic calcaneal osteomyelitis
Lean, Natasha E. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2022). Permanent surgical luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon in the management of a case of chronic septic calcaneal osteomyelitis. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 10 (3) e424, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/vrc2.424
2022
Journal Article
Influence of unilateral and bilateral vocal cordectomy on airflow across cadaveric equine larynges at different Rakestraw grades of arytenoid abduction
Lean, Natasha E., Bertin, Francois R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2022). Influence of unilateral and bilateral vocal cordectomy on airflow across cadaveric equine larynges at different Rakestraw grades of arytenoid abduction. Veterinary Surgery, 51 (6), 974-981. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13823
2022
Journal Article
Evaluation of postsale endoscopy as a predictor of future racing performance in an Australian thoroughbred yearling population
Ahern, B. J., Sole, A., Klerk, K., Hogg, L. R., Vallance, S . A., Bertin, F. R. and Franklin, S. H. (2022). Evaluation of postsale endoscopy as a predictor of future racing performance in an Australian thoroughbred yearling population. Australian Veterinary Journal, 100 (6), 254-260. doi: 10.1111/avj.13155
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
INVESTIGATION INTO SPECIFIC RADIOGRAPHIC LESIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE OF THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigations of overriding dorsal spinous processes and post-surgical physiotherapy treatment protocols in horses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Albert Sole Guitart
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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
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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
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of injectable polymers for hyaline cartilage regeneration using animal models
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin, Associate Professor Jayesh Dhanani
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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
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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
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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
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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
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
The use of advanced diagnostic imaging modalities to reduce fetlock injury and breakdown in racing Thoroughbreds: a study of racehorse fatalities in South-East Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chiara Palmieri, Dr Solomon Woldeyohannes
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fatalities and Retirements in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Queensland, Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Anna Finnane, Dr Solomon Woldeyohannes, Professor Nigel Perkins
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2021
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Locking compression plate fixation for protection of the suspensory apparatus of the distal phalanx in cases of laminitis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Chiara Palmieri, Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart
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2023
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Alfaxalone anaesthesia in birds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bob Doneley, Professor Joerg Henning, Associate Professor François-René Bertin
Media
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- roaring
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