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.
Journal Article: Evaluation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in vitro with an equine vacuum airflow system
Ahern, Benjamin J., Lukas, Emily, Lam, Kimberly, Wilke, Emma, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Van Eps, Andrew and Franklin, Samantha (2019) Evaluation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in vitro with an equine vacuum airflow system. Veterinary Surgery, 48 2: 173-179. doi:10.1111/vsu.13137
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
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
Effect of albumin resuscitation on drug pharmacokinetics in low protein and LPS challenged sheep
(2018) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
Nuclear medicine suite for animals
(2018) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2017–2018) UQ Early Career Researcher
Profiling retirement and injuries of Thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland
Doctor Philosophy
A prospective multicentric study of anaesthesia mortality in birds
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
The sensitivity and usefulness of different imaging modalities for the diagnosis of clinical and subclinical disease in the distal forelimb of Thoroughbred racehorses
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci
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
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
Biomechanics of the prosthetic laryngoplasty
Ahern, Benjamin (2014). Biomechanics of the prosthetic laryngoplasty. In Hawkins, Jan (Ed.), Advances in equine upper respiratory surgery (pp. 35-41) Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Osseous and synovial infections
Richardson, Dean and Ahern, Benjamin (2014). Osseous and synovial infections. In Auer, Jorg A. and Stick, John A. (Ed.), Equine surgery 4th ed. (pp. 1189-1200) St Louis, MO United States: Academic Elsevier Science. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4377-0867-7.00085-5
Surgical site infections and the use of antimicrobials
Ahern, Benjamin and Richardson, Dean (2014). Surgical site infections and the use of antimicrobials. In Auer, Jorg A. and Stick, John A. (Ed.), Equine surgery 4th ed. (pp. 68-84) St Louis, MO United States: Elsevier Saunders. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4377-0867-7.00007-7
Evaluation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in vitro with an equine vacuum airflow system
Ahern, Benjamin J., Lukas, Emily, Lam, Kimberly, Wilke, Emma, Bertin, Francois-Rene, Van Eps, Andrew and Franklin, Samantha (2019) Evaluation of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system in vitro with an equine vacuum airflow system. Veterinary Surgery, 48 2: 173-179. doi:10.1111/vsu.13137
Lean, N. E. and Ahern, B. J. (2019) Standing repair of an articular dorsal medial oblique fracture of the proximal third metacarpal bone in a racing Standardbred. Equine Veterinary Education, . doi:10.1111/eve.13042
In vitro evaluation of the effect of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system on arytenoid abduction
Ahern, Benjamin J., Lim, Yee-Wei, van Eps, Andrew and Franklin, Samantha (2018) In vitro evaluation of the effect of a prototype dynamic laryngoplasty system on arytenoid abduction. Veterinary Surgery, 47 6: 837-842. doi:10.1111/vsu.12933
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Loss of the hoof capsule in horses as a consequence of limb ischaemia
Ahern, B. J. and van Eps, A. W. (2016) 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
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.
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
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
Subepiglottic cysts in 15 horses
Salz, R. O., Ahern, B. J. and Lumsden, J. M. (2013) Subepiglottic cysts in 15 horses. Equine Veterinary Education, 25 8: 403-407. doi:10.1111/eve.12047
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
Ahern, Benjamin J., Schaer, Thomas P., Terkhorn, Shawn P., Jackson, Karen V., Mason, Nicola J. and Hankenson, Kurt D. (2011) Evaluation of equine peripheral blood apheresis product, bone marrow, and adipose tissue as sources of mesenchymal stem cells and their differentation potential. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 72 1: 127-133. doi:10.2460/ajvr.72.1.127
Levine, David G., Epstein, Kira L., Ahern, Ben J. and Richardson, Dean W. (2010) Efficacy of three tourniquet types for intravenous antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in standing horses. Veterinary Surgery, 39 8: 1021-1024. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00732.x
Pharmacokinetics of fentanyl administered transdermally and intravenously in sheep
Ahern, Benjamin J., Soma, Lawrence R., Rudy, Jeffrey A., Uboh, Cornelius E. and Schaer, Thomas P. (2010) Pharmacokinetics of fentanyl administered transdermally and intravenously in sheep. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 71 10: 1127-1132.
Distal Humeral Salter Harris (Type II) Fracture Repair by an Ulnar Osteotomy Approach in a Horse
Ahern, Benjamin J. and Richardson, Dean W. (2010) Distal Humeral Salter Harris (Type II) Fracture Repair by an Ulnar Osteotomy Approach in a Horse. Veterinary Surgery, 39 6: 729-732. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00692.x
Mechanical Evaluation of the Equine Laryngoplasty
Ahern, Benjamin J. and Parente, Eric J. (2010) Mechanical Evaluation of the Equine Laryngoplasty. Veterinary Surgery, 39 6: 661-666. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00701.x
Ahern, Benjamin J., Richardson, Dean W., Boston, Raymond C. and Schaer, Thomas P. (2010) Orthopedic infections in equine long bone fractures and arthrodeses treated by internal fixation: 192 cases (1990-2006). Veterinary Surgery, 39 5: 588-593. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00705.x
Ahern, Benjamin J., Harten, Robert D., Gruskin, Elliott A. and Schaer, Thomas P. (2010) Evaluation of a fiber reinforced drillable bone cement for screw augmentation in a sheep model-mechanical testing. Clinical and Translational Science, 3 3: 112-115. doi:10.1111/j.1752-8062.2010.00201.x
Paranasal sinus fibromatosis in a horse
Ahern, B. J., Engiles, J., Smith, J. J. and Parente, E. J. (2010) Paranasal sinus fibromatosis in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 22 1: 23-28. doi:10.2746/095777309X476
Multiple rib fracture repair in a neonatal holstein calf
Ahern, Benjamin J. and Levine, David G. (2009) Multiple rib fracture repair in a neonatal holstein calf. Veterinary Surgery, 38 6: 787-790. doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2009.00567.x
Preclinical animal models in single site cartilage defect testing: a systematic review
Ahern, B. J., Parvizi, J., Boston, R. and Schaer, T. P. (2009) Preclinical animal models in single site cartilage defect testing: a systematic review. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 17 6: 705-713. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2008.11.008
Ahern, Benjamin J., Soma, Lawrance R., Boston, Raymond C. and Schaer, Thomas P. (2009) Comparison of the analgesic properties of transdermally administered fentanyl and intramuscularly administered buprenorphine during and following experimental orthopedic surgery in sheep. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 70 3: 418-422.
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
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. In: 2018 ACVS Surgery Summit, Phoenix, AZ, United States, (E1-E1). 25-27 October 2018. doi:10.1111/vsu.12946
Fractures, what is now fixable and what still isn't
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Fractures, what is now fixable and what still isn't. In: Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, Australia, (). 22-27 May 2016.
Large skin defects - surgical options
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Large skin defects - surgical options. In: Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, Australia, (). 22-27 May 2016.
Management of guttural pouch disorders
Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Management of guttural pouch disorders. In: Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide Convention Center, Adelaide, South Australia, (). 22-27 May 2016.
Surgical management of dynamic upper airway obstructions
Ahern, Ben (2016). Surgical management of dynamic upper airway obstructions. In: Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, (). 2016.
Regenerative medicine in equine practice
Ahern, Benjamin (2013). Regenerative medicine in equine practice. In: Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists College Science Week Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, (). 2013.
Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses
Ahern, B., Boston, R. and Ross, M. (2012). Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses. In: Bain Fallon, Equine Veterinary Australia annual conference, Brisbane, (). 2012.
Ahern, Benjamin, Showalter, Brent L., Elliott, Dawn M., Richardson, Dean W. and Getman, Liberty M. (2012). In Vitro biomechanical comparison of a prototype 4.5mm narrow LCP versus a 4.5mm LC-DCP construct for arthrodesis of the equine proximal interphalangeal joint. In: Bain Fallon, Equine Veterinary Australia Annual conference, Brisbane, (). 2012.
Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty
Ahern, Benjamin and Parente, Eric (2012). Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty. In: Bain Fallon, Equine Veterinary Australia Annual conference, Brisbane, (). 2012.
Novel methods to combat orthopaedic infections
Ahern, Ben (2011). Novel methods to combat orthopaedic infections. In: American college of veterinary surgeons annual conference, Chicago, USA, (). 3-5 November, 2011.
Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses
Ahern, B., Boston, R. and Ross, M. (2010). Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses. In: American Association of Equine Practitioners, Baltimore, USA, (). 2010.
Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses
Ahern, Benjamin, Boston, Raymond and Ross, Michael (2010). Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses. In: American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual conference, Seattle, USA, (). 2010.
Large Animal Model for evaluation of Screw Augmentation Materials
Ahern, Benjamin J., Bostic, Sandra, Harten, Robert and Schaer, Thomas P. (2009). Large Animal Model for evaluation of Screw Augmentation Materials. In: American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Washington, (E23-E23). 2009.
Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty
Ahern, Benjamin and Parente, Eric (2009). Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty. In: American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Washington, USA, (). 2009.
Single site osteochondral resurfacing – an in vivo caprine study
Ahern, Benjamin and Schaer, Thomas (2009). Single site osteochondral resurfacing – an in vivo caprine study. In: Internation Cartilage Repair Society, Miami, FL, USA, (). 2009.
Mechanical evaluation of fiber reinforced calcium phosphate – in vitro and in vivo
Ahern, Benjamin, Harten, Robert and Schaer, Thomas (2008). Mechanical evaluation of fiber reinforced calcium phosphate – in vitro and in vivo. In: American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, (). 2008.
Ahern, B. J., Richardson, Dean and Schaer, Thomas (2007). Retrospective study of orthopedic infections in equine long bone fractures treated by internal fixation: 192 cases (1990-2006). In: American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Annual conference, Chicago, USA, (). 2007.
Effect of albumin resuscitation on drug pharmacokinetics in low protein and LPS challenged sheep
(2018) Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation
Nuclear medicine suite for animals
(2018) UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
(2017–2018) UQ Early Career Researcher
Ultrasound-guided cervical myelography in the standing horse
(2017–2018) Peter & Mary Ellen Stone Memorial Fund
Profiling retirement and injuries of Thoroughbred racehorses in Queensland
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
A prospective multicentric study of anaesthesia mortality in birds
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
The sensitivity and usefulness of different imaging modalities for the diagnosis of clinical and subclinical disease in the distal forelimb of Thoroughbred racehorses
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Evaluation of novel internal fixation methods in the distal limb of horses
Doctor Veterinary Clinical Sci — Principal Advisor
Other advisors: