ICB Genetics Workshop:
Golden Retrievers
STARTS THIS WEEK!


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Instructor
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Carol Beuchat PhD
Scientific Director, ICB
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REGISTER NOW!

Live lectures start
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​18 NOVEMBER 2025

Meets 6 weeks
Tuesdays, 5-7 pm (PST):
Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23
only $199

BREED FOCUS

We will specifically focus on the genetic status of the Golden Retriever, both through history and currently.

We will explore data from both pedigree and DNA studies to learn about inbreeding, relatedness and kinship, heterozygosity, genetic disorders, and variation within the breed (e.g., field vs show). We will learn to use information from the DogsArk breeder tool, which provides the most advanced and comprehensive information available today about the genetics of dog breeds.

NOTE: Students will be able to submit data for their own dogs from Embark or UC Davis to be included in the DogsArk Breeder Tool.

TOPICS

This course will cover the basic concepts used in analyses of the genetics of dog breeds, including:
  • Fundamentals of breed genetics 
  • Inbreeding, kinship, heterozygisty, genomic and DLA diversity, population structure
  • Why inbreeding and genetic diversity matter in purebred dogs
  • Breeding practices that cause inbreeding and reduce genetic diversity
  • How to implement basic strategies to protect breed health
  • Introduction to new breeder tools for breeders

MATERIALS AND LOGISTICS

Live 2 hour lectures are scheduled forTuesdays, 5-7 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time). 
Dates: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23

You will need a Facebook account and access to the internet to attend the live lectures.

All lectures will be recorded and available online during and after the course for registered participants. We will communicate for questions and discussions in a private Facebook group. 

There are no refunds after the course has started.