Due to popular demand, all of our monthly presentations are now open access to everyone. Only VCCIS members in good standing will receive CE credit for attending the live presentation.
Transfer and persistence of colostrum-derived specific antibodies to the respiratory and enteric mucosa in calves hosted by Dr. Manuel Chamarro November 21, 2025 12:00 pm Eastern (1 CE credit) - Open access to everyone
Why Only Some Cats Develop FIP: Lessons from the Host Genome, Transcriptome and Immune Repertoire hosted by Lucy Davison December 12, 2025 12:00 pm Eastern (1 CE credit) - Open access to everyone
These programs have been approved for one (1) hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Credit may only be requested during the live presentation and will be awarded to VCCIS members in good standing only. On-demand viewing will not qualify for CE credit.
Seminar Series no 2: Innate Immunity: DAMPs, PAMPs, PRRs and Signaling hosted by Dr. Claire Sharp - VCCIS members only
Chronic inflammatory enteropathies (CE) occur very common in dogs and cats, and are frustrating to treat due to heterogenous treatment responses and lack of specific markers. The pathophysiology is complex and includes changes in the immune system, intestinal function, and the intestinal microbiome. The current classification based on treatment response (ie, food-, steroid-responsive) is currently being questioned, as new research findings indicate that CE is a progressive syndrome with many overlapping unspecific features, often due to chronic inflammation and irreversible mucosal remodeling, leading to changes in intestinal function and dysbiosis. The presentation will summarize novel research about the pathophysiology and novel concepts in multi-modal therapy, focusing on microbiome therapy, to these conditions. The presenter team will cover both findings from academic research and clinical experience from specialty practice in an interactive way.
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