The University of Queensland

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. 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

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

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

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. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08234-5

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. doi: 10.1111/avj.13332

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, 1-8. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.11.0256

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) ARTN 0185, 1-6. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.08.0185

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

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. doi: 10.1002/vrc2.701

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. doi: 10.3390/ani11123366

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Increasing ventilator surge capacity in COVID 19 pandemic: design, manufacture and in vitro-in vivo testing in anaesthetized healthy pigs of a rapid prototyped mechanical ventilator

Dhanani, Jayesh, Pang, George, Pincus, Jason, Ahern, Benjamin, Goodwin, Wendy, Cowling, Nicholas, Whitten, Grant, Abdul-Aziz, Mohd H., Martin, Steven, Corke, Peter and Laupland, Kevin B. (2020). Increasing ventilator surge capacity in COVID 19 pandemic: design, manufacture and in vitro-in vivo testing in anaesthetized healthy pigs of a rapid prototyped mechanical ventilator. BMC Research Notes, 13 (1) 421, 421. doi: 10.1186/s13104-020-05259-z

Evaluation of the effect of laser salpingopharyngostomy on the guttural pouch environment in horses

Jukic, Chantelle C., Cowling, Nicholas R., Perkins, Nigel R., van Eps, Andrew W. and Ahern, Benjamin J. (2020). Evaluation of the effect of laser salpingopharyngostomy on the guttural pouch environment in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 52 (5) evj.13221, 752-759. doi: 10.1111/evj.13221

Comparative plasma pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone and ertapenem between normoalbuminemia, hypoalbuminemia and with albumin replacement in a sheep model

Dhanani, Jayesh A., Ahern, Benjamin, Lupinsky, Liad, Jackson, Karen, Wallis, Steven C., Abdul-Aziz, Mohd H., Lipman, Jeffrey and Roberts, Jason A. (2020). Comparative plasma pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone and ertapenem between normoalbuminemia, hypoalbuminemia and with albumin replacement in a sheep model. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 64 (7). doi: 10.1128/aac.02584-19

Fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract in horses

Solé, A. and Ahern, B. (2020). Fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract in horses. Equine Veterinary Education, 33 (8) eve.13314, 402-403. doi: 10.1111/eve.13314

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

Standing repair of an articular dorsal medial oblique fracture of the proximal third metacarpal bone in a racing Standardbred

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, 32 (4) eve.13042, O29-O33. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evaluation of equine peripheral blood apheresis product, bone marrow, and adipose tissue as sources of mesenchymal stem cells and their differentation potential

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

Efficacy of three tourniquet types for intravenous antimicrobial regional limb perfusion in standing horses

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. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.71.10.1127

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

Orthopedic infections in equine long bone fractures and arthrodeses treated by internal fixation: 192 cases (1990-2006)

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

Evaluation of a fiber reinforced drillable bone cement for screw augmentation in a sheep model-mechanical testing

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

Comparison of the analgesic properties of transdermally administered fentanyl and intramuscularly administered buprenorphine during and following experimental orthopedic surgery in sheep

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. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.70.3.418

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

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

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.

Large skin defects - surgical options

Ahern, Benjamin (2016). Large skin defects - surgical options. Australian Veterinary Association annual conference, Adelaide, Australia, 22-27 May 2016.

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.

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.

Regenerative medicine in equine practice

Ahern, Benjamin (2013). Regenerative medicine in equine practice. 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. Bain Fallon, Equine Veterinary Australia annual conference, Brisbane, 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

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. 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. Bain Fallon, Equine Veterinary Australia Annual conference, Brisbane, 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

Ahern, Benjamin (2011). 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. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Conference, Chicago, Il United States, 2011.

Novel methods to combat orthopaedic infections

Ahern, Ben (2011). Novel methods to combat orthopaedic infections. American college of veterinary surgeons annual conference, Chicago, USA, 3-5 November, 2011.

Alternative laryngoplasty system – mechanical testing

Ahern, Benjamin (2010). Alternative laryngoplasty system – mechanical testing. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual conference, Seattle, USA, 2010.

Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses

Ahern, B., Boston, R. and Ross, M. (2010). Enostosis like lesions in 79 horses. 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. 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. American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Washington, 2009. Hoboken, NJ United States: Wiley-Blackwell.

Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty

Ahern, Benjamin and Parente, Eric (2009). Mechanical testing of the Equine Laryngoplasty. 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. 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. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 2008.

Retrospective study of orthopedic infections in equine long bone fractures treated by internal fixation: 192 cases (1990-2006)

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). American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Annual conference, Chicago, USA, 2007.