Dr. Leanne Berning
Dr. Leanne Berning
Professor, Dairy Science, California Polytechnic State University
Area of Expertise
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. Dr. Berning teaches several courses, including Lactation Physiology, Commercial Dairy Herd Management and the general education course called General Dairy Husbandry.
Academic Training
| PhD | 1990 | University of Maryland | Animal Science |
| MS | 1985 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Dairy Science |
| BS | 1982 | California Polytechnic State University | Animal Science |
Professional Experience
| 1990 - Present | Lecturer (1990 – 1994), Asst. Professor in Dairy Science (1994), Assoc. Professor (1998), Professor (2003 – present) |
| 1985 - 1990 | Graduate Research Assistant, Milk Secretion and Mastitis Laboratory, University of Maryland and USDA-Beltsville, Maryland |
| 1983 - 1985 | Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Honors and Awards
University Distinguished Teaching Award Nominee and Finalist, 2007
Seminis Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, 2007
DRC Outstanding Faculty, 2003 – 2004
Nominee, USDA National Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2000 & 2001
AASCARR National Outstanding Teacher Award, 1997
Monsanto Agriculture Faculty Award, 1996
ADSA National Club Advisor of the Year, 1995
Four-time Dole Award nominee, Finalist in 1995
Distinguished Professor Award, Alpha Gamma Rho, 1993
College of Agriculture Club Advisor of the Year Award, 1991 – 1992, 1994 – 1995
Annual Faculty Appreciation Dinner Honoree, 1990 – 2005