Microbiome Forum Lectures

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

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Microbiome Forum Lectures

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

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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

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

3 Topics

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

Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 1 Panel Discussion

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Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 Day 1 Panel Discussion

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. 

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Less than 30 minutes

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?

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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

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

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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

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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

Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 1

Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome

Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 1

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.

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Less than 30 minutes

Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 2

Diagnostic Evaluation, Gut Microbiome

Diagnostic evaluation of the gut microbiome, part 2

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.

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30-60 minutes

Part of the whole: the role of the gut microbiome in host health

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Part of the whole: the role of the gut microbiome in host health

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.

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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