Microbiome Forum Lectures

Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN

A review of relevant properties of dietary fiber and how those traits determine which veterinary patients can benefit from their use.

Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS

Real clinical cases are used to demonstrate how the intestinal microbiome impacts development of common GI disorders in cats and how to manage intestinal dysbiosis.

Kelly Swanson, PhD

Discover what is currently known about postbiotics, from what makes these biotics different to evidence of their potential benefits for dogs and cats.

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

How to interpret microbiome testing results in dogs with chronic enteropathies, when to suspect bile acid diarrhea, and how dysbiosis index results can be used to guide chronic enteropathy management.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Discover how no single test allows proper assessment of the gut microbiota and its function and why a combination of molecular tools, with an emphasis on the gut dysbiosis index, is needed for case management.

Gail Czarnecki-Maulden, MS, PhD

Learn how probiotic strains are identified and developed, and uncover the truth behind common myths and misconceptions about probiotics and synbiotics.

Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN

Learn about the mechanisms and impact of macronutrient changes and fiber on gut health and the microbiome, with a focus on clinical relevance.

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Experts discuss the current evidence for FMT, its benefits and risks, how it should be performed, and when FMT is appropriate in clinical cases.

Julie Spears, PhD

Explore current knowledge of the oral microbiome, including its development and the impact of dental disease and dental cleaning.