Microbiome Forum Lectures

Learn from globally renowned experts about evidence-based, clinically relevant microbiome science for practicing veterinarians.

Julien Dandrieux, BSc, DrMedVet, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), MRCVS

What is the evidence for antibiotic-responsive enteropathy and does it exist in dogs and cats? Dr. Julien Dandrieux addresses those questions.

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

Learn how dysbiosis is defined, how to evaluate intestinal dysbiosis using the dysbiosis index, and how to interpret the results obtained during acute and chronic conditions.

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

New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.

Andrea Reisinger, DVM

Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD Kelly Swanson, PhD Helene Stübing, DVM Andrea Reisinger, DVM

The day’s speakers join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)

The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members.

Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

An introduction to microbiome medicine and fecal microbiota transplantation in companion animals, including a review of guidelines for clinical veterinary practice.

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.