Online course with live lectures

From Breeding To Weaning:
​The Critical Role of Light

​​Instructor
Carol Beuchat PhD
Scientific Director
​Institute of Canine Biology
Meets weekly live ​on Zoom 

Wednesdays
8:00-9:30 PM EST
(5:00-6:30 PM PST)

Class Starts
13 May 2026
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Only $145
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Format
There will be 7 live 90 minute lectures, weekly on Wednesdays via Zoom. All lectures video taped and available on the course website. Course starts Wednesday 29 April. All lectures at 8-9:30 PM EST (5-6:30 pm PST). Overseas students welcome!
Topics
Light is critical for life. It affects many aspects of a dog's reproductive biology, from seasonal cycles to the timing of birth, organ development, and  behavior.

In this course, we will learn how light and darkness control physiology, and what can go wrong if the amount and timing of light aren't appropriate.

We will cover these general topics:
  • Light as a Biological Signal
  • Photoperiod and Female Reproduction
  • Stillborn and Distressed Puppies: Uterine Inertia
  • Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
  • Short and Long Term Consequences of Oxidative Stress on Health
  • Organ Development and Fetal Programming
  • Epigenetics, Disease Risk, and Behavior
  • Best Practices For Whelping: No More Stillborn Puppies!
Course info
What is this course about?
You will learn about the critical role light plays in the biology of the dog, and especially during whelping, where light can cause uterine inertia that results in stillborn and distressed puppies.

How long, how much?
The course is approximately 7 weeks; fee is $145. 

How will we meet?
There will be weekly 90 minute lectures by Zoom that will be videotaped and availale for review on the course website 24/7.

What do we need?
Just an interneet connection.