Microbiome Forum Lectures

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.

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.

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.

Jörg M. Steiner, Med Vet, Dr Med Vet, PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF

Hear a brief overview of intestinal microbiota composition and importance, followed by an in-depth review of different methods for evaluating the gut microbiota with a focus on assay practicality and feasibility.

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.

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

Learn how the gut microbiome is a metabolic and immunologic organ that plays an important role in health and disease. Dr. Suchodolski also explores the relationship between the microbiota, dysbiosis and systemic organ disease.

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.