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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2018
Journal Article
Antifungal non-invasive soak under general anaesthetic to treat fungal rhinitis in an Australian Quarter Horse gelding at pasture
Lean, N. E. and Ahern, B. J. (2018). Antifungal non-invasive soak under general anaesthetic to treat fungal rhinitis in an Australian Quarter Horse gelding at pasture. Australian Veterinary Journal, 96 (8), 297-301. doi: 10.1111/avj.12720
2018
Journal Article
A research pathway for the study of the delivery and disposition of nebulised antibiotics: an incremental approach from in vitro to large animal models
Dhanani, Jayesh A., Cohen, Jeremy, Parker, Suzanne L., Chan, Hak-Kim, Tang, Patricia, Ahern, Benjamin J., Khan, Adeel, Bhatt, Manoj, Goodman, Steven, Diab, Sara, Chaudhary, Jivesh, Lipman, Jeffrey, Wallis, Steven C., Barnett, Adrian, Chew, Michelle, Fraser, John F. and Roberts, Jason A. (2018). A research pathway for the study of the delivery and disposition of nebulised antibiotics: an incremental approach from in vitro to large animal models. Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, 6 (1) 17, 17. doi: 10.1186/s40635-018-0180-7
2018
Journal Article
Comparison of conventional radiography and computed tomography as aids in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in 11 foals
Lean, N. E., Perkins, N. R. and Ahern, B. J. (2018). Comparison of conventional radiography and computed tomography as aids in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in 11 foals. Australian Veterinary Journal, 96 (7), 257-261. doi: 10.1111/avj.12710
2018
Conference Publication
Evaluation of a prototype Dynamic Laryngoplasty System (DLPS) in vitro using an equine vacuum airflow system
Ahern, Ben J. , Lukas, Emily , Lam, Kimberly , Wilkie, Emma , Bertin, François R. , Van Eps, Andrew and Franklin, Samantha (2018). Evaluation of a prototype Dynamic Laryngoplasty System (DLPS) in vitro using an equine vacuum airflow system. 2018 ACVS Surgery Summit, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 25-27 October 2018. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/vsu.12946
2017
Journal Article
Loss of the hoof capsule in horses as a consequence of limb ischaemia
Ahern, B. J. and van Eps, A. W. (2017). Loss of the hoof capsule in horses as a consequence of limb ischaemia. Equine Veterinary Education, 29 (9), 478-480. doi: 10.1111/eve.12612
2017
Journal Article
Overground endoscopy in 311 Thoroughbred racehorses: findings and correlation to resting laryngeal function
Davison, J. A., Lumsden, J. M., Boston, R. C. and Ahern, B. J. (2017). Overground endoscopy in 311 Thoroughbred racehorses: findings and correlation to resting laryngeal function. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (9), 338-342. doi: 10.1111/avj.12620
2017
Journal Article
Maxillary unicystic ameloblastoma in a 6-week-old filly evaluated with computed tomography
Smith, H. L., Rosenblatt, A. J., Suen, W. W., Owen, H. and Ahern, B. J. (2017). Maxillary unicystic ameloblastoma in a 6-week-old filly evaluated with computed tomography. Australian Veterinary Journal, 95 (8), 299-303. doi: 10.1111/avj.12610
2017
Journal Article
In vitro comparison of 3 techniques of prosthesis attachment to the muscular process of the equine arytenoid cartilage
Ahern, Benjamin J., Van Eps, Andrew W., Boston, Raymond C. and Franklin, Samantha H. (2017). In vitro comparison of 3 techniques of prosthesis attachment to the muscular process of the equine arytenoid cartilage. Veterinary Surgery, 46 (5), 700-704. doi: 10.1111/vsu.12659
2017
Journal Article
Supraglenoid tubercle fractures repair with transverse locking compression plates in 4 horses
Ahern, B. J., Bayliss, I. P. M., Zedler, S. T., Getman, L. M. and Richardson, D. W. (2017). Supraglenoid tubercle fractures repair with transverse locking compression plates in 4 horses. Veterinary Surgery, 46 (4), 507-514. doi: 10.1111/vsu.12600
2016
Journal Article
Association of tracheal mucus or blood and airway neutrophilia with racing performance in Thoroughbred horses in an Australian racing yard
Salz, R. O., Ahern, B. J., Boston, R. and Begg, L. M. (2016). Association of tracheal mucus or blood and airway neutrophilia with racing performance in Thoroughbred horses in an Australian racing yard. Australian Veterinary Journal, 94 (4), 96-100. doi: 10.1111/avj.12422
2016
Conference Publication
Fractures, what is now fixable and what still isn't
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Fractures, what is now fixable and what still isn't. Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, Australia, 22-27 May 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Surgical management of dynamic upper airway obstructions
Ahern, Ben (2016). Surgical management of dynamic upper airway obstructions. Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Large skin defects - surgical options
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Large skin defects - surgical options. Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, Australia, 22-27 May 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Management of guttural pouch disorders
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Management of guttural pouch disorders. Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide Convention Center, Adelaide, South Australia, 22-27 May 2016.
2014
Journal Article
Enostosis-like lesions in equids: 79 cases (1997-2009)
Ahern, Benjamin J., Boston, Raymond C. and Ross, Michael W. (2014). Enostosis-like lesions in equids: 79 cases (1997-2009). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 245 (9), 1042-1047. doi: 10.2460/javma.245.9.1042
2014
Book Chapter
Biomechanics of the prosthetic laryngoplasty
Ahern, Benjamin (2014). Biomechanics of the prosthetic laryngoplasty. Advances in equine upper respiratory surgery. (pp. 35-41) edited by Hawkins, Jan. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1002/9781118834183.ch6
2014
Book Chapter
Surgical site infections and the use of antimicrobials
Ahern, Benjamin and Richardson, Dean (2014). Surgical site infections and the use of antimicrobials. Equine surgery. (pp. 68-84) edited by Auer, Jorg A. and Stick, John A.. St Louis, MO United States: Elsevier Saunders. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-4377-0867-7.00007-7
2014
Book Chapter
Osseous and synovial infections
Richardson, Dean and Ahern, Benjamin (2014). Osseous and synovial infections. Equine surgery. (pp. 1189-1200) edited by Auer, Jorg A. and Stick, John A.. St Louis, MO United States: Academic Elsevier Science. doi: 10.1016/B978-1-4377-0867-7.00085-5
2013
Journal Article
Dynamic epiglottic retroversion in six adult horses: A good example of dynamic endoscopy and critical thinking
Ahern, B. (2013). Dynamic epiglottic retroversion in six adult horses: A good example of dynamic endoscopy and critical thinking. Equine Veterinary Education, 25 (11), 570-572. doi: 10.1111/eve.12090
2013
Journal Article
In bitro biomechanical comparison of a 4.5mm narrow locking compression plate construct versus a 4.5mm limited contact dynamic compression plate construct for arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint
Ahern, Benjamin J., Showalter, Brent L., Elliott, Dawn M., Richardson, Dean W. and Getman, Liberty M. (2013). In bitro biomechanical comparison of a 4.5mm narrow locking compression plate construct versus a 4.5mm limited contact dynamic compression plate construct for arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint. Veterinary Surgery, 42 (3), 335-339. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.01111.x
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Ben Ahern is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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 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 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
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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 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
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