Microbiome Forum Lectures

Events
Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome
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
Diarrhea, Dysbiosis
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

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

Gut Microbiome, Immunity
The intersection of the gut microbiome, immunity, and health in humans and animals
Explore the important role of the gut and its microbiome in host immunity and inflammation, including mechanisms of host-microbe interactions and variations in their relationship throughout the animal kingdom.
Less than 30 minutes

Gut Microbiome
Assessing and treating the microbiome - a case-based and clinical approach
Get a clinically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and learn how the microbiome affects and is affected by host health and disease.
Less than 30 minutes

Fiber, Gut Health
Nutrition, Gut Health and the Microbiome: the Impact of Fiber and Macronutrients
Learn about the mechanisms and impact of macronutrient changes and fiber on gut health and the microbiome, with a focus on clinical relevance.
30-60 minutes

Cognition, Gut-Brain Axis
Who’s the boss? The gut-brain axis in health and disease
Delve into the growing evidence that supports the pivotal role of the gut-brain axis in cognition, anxiety and epilepsy in humans and pets.
Less than 30 minutes