Cognition, Geroscience, Nutrition, Senior Pet Needs
Yuanlong (Gary) Pan, BVM, PhD
A brief review of age-related changes in the brain and how specific nutrients can support brain health in healthy senior dogs and those with cognitive dysfunction syndrome.
Less than 30 minutes
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Geroscience, Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Microbiome, Nutrition
Niharika A. Duggal, BSc (Hons), PhD, PGCHE
Microbiome-based therapies, which offer a range of health benefits, are attracting interest as a target for anti-immune ageing therapies.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience, Gut Microbiome, Immunity, Nutrition, Probiotics
Caroline Childs, BSc (Hons), PhD, RNutr
An introduction to the links between diet and immune function and the evidence for using diet in the prevention or management of health conditions.
30-60 minutes
Brain Development, Cognition, Geroscience, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Nutrition
Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Marcus Böhme, MSc, PhD Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD, PGCAP, DECVN Natasha J. Olby, VetMb, PhD, DACVIM
Speakers from The Microbiome, the Gut and Brain Function section of the 2023 Companion Animal Nutrition Summit answer presentation-related questions.
Less than 30 minutes
Brain Development, Cognition, Geroscience, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Microbiome, Oral Microbiome
Natasha J. Olby, VetMb, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology)
An overview of the relationship between gut and oral microbiomes and neurodegenerative diseases and whether microbiota manipulation can influence canine brain health.
30-60 minutes
Brain Development, Cognition, Fiber, Geroscience, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Gut-Brain Axis, Immunity, Microbiome, Nutrition, Probiotics
Marcus Böhme, MSc, PhD
An overview of the relationship between the gut microbiota and age-related changes in the brain, including opportunities for microbiota-based interventions in brain ageing.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience, Nutrition
Pascal Steiner, PhD
Biological clocks may enable pet health by detecting how and when aging occurs, allowing veterinarians to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes that promote a healthy lifespan for pets.
Less than 30 minutes