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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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
2021
Journal Article
Imaging and gross pathological appearance of changes in the parasagittal grooves of thoroughbred racehorses
Johnston, Georgina C. A., Ahern, Benjamin J., Palmieri, Chiara and Young, Alex C. (2021). Imaging and gross pathological appearance of changes in the parasagittal grooves of thoroughbred racehorses. Animals, 11 (12) 3366, 3366. doi: 10.3390/ani11123366
2021
Journal Article
Survival analysis of training methodologies and other risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in 2-year-old thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland, Australia
Crawford, Kylie L., Finnane, Anna, Greer, Ristan M., Barnes, Tamsin S., Phillips, Clive J. C., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Bishop, Emma L., Perkins, Nigel R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2021). Survival analysis of training methodologies and other risk factors for musculoskeletal injury in 2-year-old thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland, Australia. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8 698298, 1-17. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.698298
2021
Journal Article
Standing excision of a paranasal osteoma in a 3‐year‐old Standardbred gelding
Lean, Natasha E., McGarry, Mark, Henderson, Pippa E. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2021). Standing excision of a paranasal osteoma in a 3‐year‐old Standardbred gelding. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 9 (4) e193. doi: 10.1002/vrc2.193
2021
Journal Article
A prospective study of training methods for two-year-old thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland, Australia, and analysis of the differences in training methods between trainers of varying stable sizes
Crawford, Kylie L., Finnane, Anna, Greer, Ristan M., Phillips, Clive J. C., Bishop, Emma L., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Perkins, Nigel R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2021). A prospective study of training methods for two-year-old thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland, Australia, and analysis of the differences in training methods between trainers of varying stable sizes. Animals, 11 (4) 928, 928. doi: 10.3390/ani11040928
2021
Journal Article
Does the low-field MRI appearance of intraosseous STIR hyperintensity in equine cadaver limbs change when subjected to a freeze-thaw process?
Johnston, Georgina C. A., Ahern, Benjamin J., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M. and Young, Alex C. (2021). Does the low-field MRI appearance of intraosseous STIR hyperintensity in equine cadaver limbs change when subjected to a freeze-thaw process?. Animals, 11 (2) 475, 475-13. doi: 10.3390/ani11020475
2021
Journal Article
Comparative lung distribution of radiolabeled tobramycin between nebulized and intravenous administration in a mechanically-ventilated ovine model, an observational study
Dhanani, Jayesh A., Goodman, Steven, Ahern, Benjamin, Cohen, Jeremy, Fraser, John F., Barnett, Adrian, Diab, Sara, Bhatt, Manoj and Roberts, Jason A. (2021). Comparative lung distribution of radiolabeled tobramycin between nebulized and intravenous administration in a mechanically-ventilated ovine model, an observational study. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 57 (2) 106232, 106232. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2020.106232
2021
Journal Article
The Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Queensland, Australia: How These Vary for Two-Year-Old and Older Horses and with Type of Injury
Crawford, Kylie L., Finnane, Anna, Phillips, Clive J. C., Greer, Ristan M., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Perkins, Nigel R., Kidd, Lisa J. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2021). The Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Queensland, Australia: How These Vary for Two-Year-Old and Older Horses and with Type of Injury. Animals, 11 (2) 270, 270-28. doi: 10.3390/ani11020270
2021
Journal Article
Appraising the welfare of thoroughbred racehorses in training in Queensland, Australia: the incidence, risk factors and outcomes for horses after retirement from racing
Crawford, Kylie L., Finnane, Anna, Greer, Ristan M., Phillips, Clive J. C., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Perkins, Nigel R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2021). Appraising the welfare of thoroughbred racehorses in training in Queensland, Australia: the incidence, risk factors and outcomes for horses after retirement from racing. Animals, 11 (1) 142, 142-14. doi: 10.3390/ani11010142
2020
Journal Article
Successful treatment of a splenic abscess secondary to migrant metallic wires in a horse
Thomson, C., Archer, D., Ahern, B. and Medina‐Torres, C. E. (2020). Successful treatment of a splenic abscess secondary to migrant metallic wires in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 32 (12) eve.13132, e254-e258. doi: 10.1111/eve.13132
2020
Journal Article
Appraising the Welfare of Thoroughbred Racehorses in Training in Queensland, Australia: The Incidence and Type of Musculoskeletal Injuries Vary between Two-Year-Old and Older Thoroughbred Racehorses
Crawford, Kylie L., Finnane, Anna, Greer, Ristan M., Phillips, Clive J. C., Woldeyohannes, Solomon M., Perkins, Nigel R. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2020). Appraising the Welfare of Thoroughbred Racehorses in Training in Queensland, Australia: The Incidence and Type of Musculoskeletal Injuries Vary between Two-Year-Old and Older Thoroughbred Racehorses. Animals, 10 (11) 2046, 2046-20. doi: 10.3390/ani10112046
2020
Journal Article
The effect of combined training and racing high-speed exercise history on musculoskeletal injuries in thoroughbred racehorses: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature
Crawford, Kylie L., Ahern, Benjamin J., Perkins, Nigel R., Phillips, Clive J. C. and Finnane, Anna (2020). The effect of combined training and racing high-speed exercise history on musculoskeletal injuries in thoroughbred racehorses: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature. Animals, 10 (11) 2091, 2091-17. doi: 10.3390/ani10112091
2020
Journal Article
Immunohistochemical analysis of laryngeal muscle of horses clinically affected with recurrent laryngeal neuropathy
Steel, Catherine M., Walmsley, Elizabeth A., Anderson, Garry A., Coles, Chantal A., Ahern, Benjamin and White, Jason D. (2020). Immunohistochemical analysis of laryngeal muscle of horses clinically affected with recurrent laryngeal neuropathy. Equine Veterinary Journal, 53 (4) evj.13362, 710-717. doi: 10.1111/evj.13362
2020
Journal Article
Fusobacterium necrophorumseptic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint in an Australian Stockhorse mare
Lean, N. E., Young, A. and Ahern, B. J. (2020). Fusobacterium necrophorumseptic arthritis of the temporomandibular joint in an Australian Stockhorse mare. Equine Veterinary Education, 33 (11), e429-e432. doi: 10.1111/eve.13362
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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 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
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 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 Philosophy
Investigation of occurrence, reoccurrence and rehabilitation of Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin
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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
Investigation of nubulized analgesics using a sheep model
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jayesh Dhanani, Dr Wendy Goodwin
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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 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
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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
Association of thoroughbred yearling racing performance with radiographic lesion identified in the repository in yearlings sold in Australian
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Steven Zedler, Dr Albert Sole Guitart
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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
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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 Philosophy
Studies of the Microcirculatory Responses to Hemorrhagic Shock and Resuscitation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wendy Goodwin, Professor Jeffrey Lipman, Professor Mark Midwinter
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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
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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
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 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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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fatalities and Retirements in Thoroughbred Racehorses in Queensland, Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Solomon Woldeyohannes, Professor Nigel Perkins
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2024
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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2023
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
Alfaxalone anaesthesia in birds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bob Doneley, Professor Joerg Henning, Associate Professor Francois-Rene Bertin
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