Microbiome Forum Lectures
Learn practical information from global experts on how to apply microbiome-centric approaches to patient management.
Events
3 Topics
Pathogen or Red Herring—Should We Be Treating Intestinal Clostridia in Pets?
New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.
30-60 minutes
3 Topics
Association Between Intestinal Dysbiosis, NetF-Toxin-Encoding C. perfringens and Increased Intestinal Permeability in Dogs With Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome
Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.
Less than 30 minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 1 Panel Discussion
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.
Less than 30 minutes
Microbiome, Postbiotics
The Role of Postbiotics in Pet Nutrition and Health
Discover what is currently known about postbiotics, from what makes these biotics different to evidence of their potential benefits for dogs and cats.
30-60 minutes
3 Topics
Severe Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-responsive Diarrhea – Could It Be Bile Acid Diarrhea?
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.
30-60 minutes
Diarrhea, Microbiome
Microbiome-Centric Management of Acute and Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs and Cats
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.
90+ minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Day 2 Live Q&A
Experts answer questions from the audience about a variety of microbiome-related topics.
30-60 minutes
Microbiome
Purina Institute Microbiome Forum - Day 2 introduction by Dr. Jan Suchodolski
Dr. Jan Suchodolski summarizes key learnings from lectures given on day 1 of the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event and previews day 2 lectures.
Less than 30 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 1
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.
Less than 30 minutes
Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome
Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 2
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.
30-60 minutes
Gut Microbiome
Part of the whole: the role of the gut microbiome in host health
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.
Less than 30 minutes
Gut Microbiome
Probiotics and synbiotics: separating fact from fiction
Learn how probiotic strains are identified and developed, and uncover the truth behind common myths and misconceptions about probiotics and synbiotics.
30-60 minutes