Microbiome Forum Lectures

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Microbiome Forum Lectures

Learn practical information from global experts on how to apply microbiome-centric approaches to patient management.

Events

The Role of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition and Health

Microbiome, Postbiotics

The Role of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition and Health

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. 

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30-60 minutes

Severe Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-responsive Diarrhea – Could It Be Bile Acid Diarrhea?

Diarrhea, Dysbiosis

Severe Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-responsive Diarrhea – Could It Be Bile Acid Diarrhea?

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. 

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30-60 minutes

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

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.

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Less than 30 minutes

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

Dysbiosis, Gut Microbiome

Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?

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.

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30-60 minutes

Microbiome-Centric Management of Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats

Diarrhea, Microbiome

Microbiome-Centric Management of Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN
Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD
Joerg Steiner med.vet., Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM-SAIM, DECVIM-CA, AGAF
Stefan Unterer, riv.-Doz., Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DipECVIM-CA

In this roundtable discussion with Q&A, leading experts discuss key aspects of managing acute and chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats, with a focus on providing practical and evidence-based advice for veterinarians.

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90+ minutes

Purina Institute Microbiome Day 2 Live Q&A

Microbiome

Purina Institute Microbiome Day 2 Live Q&A

Experts answer questions from the audience about a variety of microbiome-related topics.

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30-60 minutes

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum - Day 2 introduction by Dr. Jan Suchodolski

Microbiome

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum - Day 2 introduction by Dr. Jan Suchodolski

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

Dr. Jan Suchodolski summarizes key learnings from lectures given on day 1 of the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event and previews day 2 lectures.

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Less than 30 minutes

Probiotics and synbiotics: separating fact from fiction

Gut Microbiome

Probiotics and synbiotics: separating fact from fiction

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.

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30-60 minutes

Assessing and treating the microbiome - a case-based and clinical approach

Gut Microbiome

Assessing and treating the microbiome - a case-based and clinical approach

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

Get a clinically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and learn how the microbiome affects and is affected by host health and disease.

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Less than 30 minutes

The oral microbiome: current knowledge and clinical implications

Oral Microbiome

The oral microbiome: current knowledge and clinical implications

Julie Spears, PhD

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

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30-60 minutes

Appropriate Antimicrobial Use in Acute and Chronic Diarrhea

Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome

Appropriate Antimicrobial Use in Acute and Chronic Diarrhea

Stefan Unterer, riv.-Doz., Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DipECVIM-CA

Explore the current best practices for case management of acute and chronic enteropathies.

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30-60 minutes

Filtering the noise: interpreting gut microbiome reports

Gut Microbiome

Filtering the noise: interpreting gut microbiome reports

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

Explore the currently available microbiome tests available to veterinarians and pet owners, and learn how to interpret and apply the results to case management.

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Less than 30 minutes