Leanne M. Berning, Ph.D.

Phone: (805) 756-2697
Email: lberning@calpoly.edu
Office: Agriculture Erhart, Bld. 10 Rm. 144		 Picture of Dr. Leanne Berning

Dr. Berning's areas of specialization include milk secretion and mastitis, as well as computer applications to communications and management. Her research interests focus on the immune response of the mammary gland to mastitis pathogens. Additionally, she is interested in analyzing milking practices and teat disinfectants that may lead to reduced incidence of mastitis and reduction of antibiotic use in the dairy operation. Her hobbies include traveling, basketball, and horses.

Education

1982 - B.S., California Polytechnic State University
1985 - M.S., University of Wisconsin
1990 - Ph.D., University of Maryland

Awards/Recognitions

2-time College of Agriculture Advisor of the Year
Alpha Gamma Rho Distinguished Professor
National ADSA Advisor of the Year
AASCARR Outstanding Teacher Award
DRC Faculty of the Year

Current Courses

DSCI 230 General Dairy Husbandry (4)
DSCI 321 Lactation Physiology (4)

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