As interest in probiotics, prebiotics and high‑fibre diets continues to rise, veterinarians and nutrition professionals face a recurring question: what does the science truly say about modulating the gut microbiome through nutrition? This will be the central theme of the Purina PRO PLAN Symposium 2026, where the company will gather international experts to clarify the latest evidence in digestive health.
A highlight of the programme is Dr. Kelly S. Swanson, PhD in Nutritional Sciences and Director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign. With more than $28 million in research funding and 295 peer‑reviewed publications, Dr. Swanson is widely recognised as one of the world’s foremost authorities on nutritional interventions and gut microbiota in companion animals. Her session, “Microbiota Modulation Through the Diet: How Much Do We Know?”, will offer a critical, evidence‑based overview of current knowledge, distinguishing dietary strategies supported by robust science from those still awaiting validation.
Online attendance is free of charge and includes simultaneous translation into French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Registration is available here: https://lnkd.in/eRy4aPdD
