Education
- D.V.M.,
University of Minnesota, 1976
- M.S., University of Minnesota, 1974
- B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1965
Research Interests
- Applied
dairy management
- Mastitis control
- Milk quality and safety
Teaching
- ANSC
3609 Animal Production Systems (co-instructor)
- ANSC 4099 Dairy Information Systems
- ANSC 4604
Dairy Production Systems Management
- ANSC 4614
Advanced Dairy Production Systems Management
Graduate Students
- Robert Leuer, M.S., Animal Production Systems
- JoAnna
(Asia) M. Lukas (co-advise), M.S. and Ph.D, Animal Production Systems
Outreach
- Minnesota Dairy Days
- Quality Count$ seminars and workshops (SCC reduction educational program)
- Milker Training for Spanish speaking milkers
- Parlor Managers and Milking Technicians Schools
- MilkLab demonstrations and training of milk processor field staff
- Milking Management
Seminars
- Dairy and
Beef Reproduction Schools Creative
Dairy Management Workshops
- Total
Quality Management Workshops for Dairies
- National
Dairy TQM project
- Dairy
HACCP project
Awards
- 2006 - Distinguished Service Award, Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Association
- 2004 - COAFES Distinguished Faculty Award
- 2003 -
Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association
- 1993
- AABP American Cyanamide Award of Excellence
- 1995
- Distinguished Service Award, National Mastitis Council
Affiliations
- American Dairy Science Association
- American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Minnesota Dairy Advisors
- Minnesota Dairy Advisors Education
Committee
- National Mastitis Council
- National Mastitis Council Board
of Directors
- National Mastitis Council Executive
Committee (President, 1994-95)
- U.S. Animal Health Board
of Directors
Publications(2005-2009)
- Refereed
Articles -
Lukas, J.M., J.K. Reneau, and M.L. Kinsel. 2008. Predicting somatic cell count standard violations based on herd’s bulk tank somatic cell count. Part II: Consistency index. J. Dairy Sci. 91:433-441.
Lukas, J.M., J.K. Reneau, and J.G. Linn. 2008. Water intake and dry matter intake changes as a feeding management tool and indicator of health and estrus status in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 91:3385-3394.
Lukas, J.M., J.K. Reneau, C. Munoz-Zanzi, and M.L. Kinsel. 2008. Predicting somatic cell count standard violations based on herd’s bulk tank somatic cell count. Part I: Analyzing variation. J. Dairy Sci. 91:427-432.
Paulin-Curlee, G.G., S. Sreevatsan, R.S. Singer, R. Isaacson, J. Reneau, R. Bey, and D. Foster. 2008. Molecular subtyping of mastitis-associated Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates shows high levels of diversity within and between dairy herds. J. Dairy Sci. 91:554-563.
Barberg, A.E., M.I. Endres, J.A. Salfer, and J.K. Reneau. 2007. Performance, health and well-being of dairy cows in an alternative housing system in Minnesota. J. Dairy Sci. 90:1575-1583.
Janni, K.A., M.I. Endres, J.K. Reneau, and W.W. Schoper. 2007. Compost dairy barns layout and management recommendations. Applied Engr. in Ag. Vol. 23(1):97-102.
Paulin-Curlee, G.G., R.S. Singer, S. Sreevatsan, R. Isaacson, J. Reneau, D. Foster, and R. Bey. 2007. Genetic diversity of mastitis-associated Klebsiella pneumoniae
in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 90:3681-3689.
Reneau, J.K. and J. Lukas. 2006. Using statistical process control methods to improve herd performance. Vet. Clin. North Am. Food Anim. Pract. 2006 Mar;22(1):171-93.
Lukas, J.M., D.M. Hawkins, M.L. Kinsel, and J.K. Reneau. 2005. Estimating subclinical mastitis incidence from bulk tank SCC analyzed by statistical process control. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 88, 3944-3952.
Reneau, J.K., A.J. Seykora, B.J. Heins, M.I. Endres, R.J. Farnsworth, and R.F. Bey. 2005. Association between cow hygiene scores and somatic cell scores. JAVMA Vol. 227, No. 8, pp. 1297-1301.
- Book Chapters -
Reneau, J.K. and J.M. Lukas. 2006. Using statistical process control to improve herd performance. In: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, Vol. 22, No. 1. W.B. Sanders, Philadelphia, PA. pp. 171-193.
- Invited Papers, Conference Proceedings, Research Reports -
Reneau, J.K. 2008. Heat, humidity and quality milk: Are you running a summer camp for mastitis pathogens? Proc., Natl. Mastitis Council Regional Mtg., Green Bay, WI, Aug. 12-13. pp. 29-39.
Janni, K.A., M.I. Endres, J.K.Reneau, and W.W. Schopper. 2006. Compost barns: An alternative dairy housing system in Minnesota. Ann. Internatl. ASABE Mtg., Portland Convention Center, Portland, OR. July 9-12. Paper No. 064031.
Reneau, J.K. 2006. Lab and plant: Data quality control. Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Assoc. Spring Mtg., Albert Lea, MN, April 5, 2006; Alexandria, MN, April 6, 2006.
Reneau, J.K. 2006. Milk quality above and beyond the PMO. Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Assoc. Fall Mtg., Holiday Inn, St. Cloud, MN. Sep. 20-21.
Reneau, J.K. 2006. Quality milk and quality monitoring! What and how? Upper Midwest Dairy Industry Assoc. Spring Mtg., Albert Lea, MN, Apr. 5, 2006; Alexandria, MN, Apr. 6, 2006
Reneau, J.K. 2006. Quality milk and quality monitoring! What and how? Iowa Assoc. of Food Protection, Ames, IA. Oct. 18.
Reneau, J.K. 2006. Understanding variation: The key to preventing chaos on dairies. Land O'Lakes-Purina Leading Producer Conf., KaliHari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI. Jan. 10-11.
Reneau, J.K., K.A. Janni, and M.I. Endres. 2006. Compost barns and milk quality. WI Field Representative Assoc. Ann. Mtg., Stoney Creek Inn, LaCrosse, WI. Sep. 21.
Reneau, J.K. and J. Lukas. 2006. Why reducing variation makes cent$ for your dairy clients. MN Veterinary Medical Assoc. Ann. Mtg., Radisson Harborview, Duluth, MN. Feb. 3-4.
Reneau, J.K., J.M. Lukas, and M.L. Kinsel. 2006. ABC’s of SPC use on dairies for improving milk quality and herd performance. Pre-convention Workshop, Natl. Mastitis Council Global Ann. Mtg., Tampa, FL. Jan. 23.
Reneau, J.K., J.M. Lukas, and M.L. Kinsel. 2006. ABC’s of SPC use to improve herd performance. Pre-convention Workshop, Am. Assoc. Bovine Practitioners Ann. Mtg., St. Paul, MN. Sep. 18.
Reneau, J.K. and R. Milligan. 2006. Consistency: The key to farm success and life balance. Midwest Dairy Expo, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud, MN. Dec 5-6.
Reneau, J.K. and J. Lukas. 2005. Herd health and performance variation: Diagnostic tool or management nuisance. Proc., Four-State Dairy Management Seminar, Dubuque, IA. June 15-15, 2005.
- Abstracts -
Reneau, J.K. and J.M. Lukas. 2008. Bulk tank SCC variation as an indicator of herd management quality. Proc. Natl. Mastitis Council Annual Mtg., New Orleans, LA, Jan. 20-23. pp. 156-157.
Shane, E.M., M. I. Endres, D.G. Johnson, and J.K. Reneau. 2008. Bedding options for an alternative housing system for dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Vol. 91 (Suppl. 1), W180. Indianaplolis, IN. July 7-11.
Janni, K.A., M. Endres, J. Reneau, and W. Schoper. 2006. Compost barns as a lactating dairy cow housing system in the Midwest dairy industry. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1).
Lukas, J.M., L.A. Espejo, M.I. Endres, and J.K. Reneau. 2006. Daily variation in somatic cell counts as a measure of management intensity. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):211.
Lukas, J.M., M.L. Kinsel, and J.K. Reneau. 2006. Ability of consistency index to predict SCC standard violations in the next 7 to 30 days. Proc., Natl. Mastitis Countil Ann. Mtg., Tampa, FL. Jan. 22-24. p. 122.
Lukas, J.M., M.L. Kinsel, and J.K. Reneau. 2006. Ability of consistency index to predict SCC standard violations in the next 7 or 30 days. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1).
Paulin-Curlee, G.G., R.S. Singer, S. Sreevatsan, R. Iaasacson, J.K. Reneau, D. Foster, and R. Bey. 2006. Genetic diversity of mastitis-associated Klebsiella pneumoniae. 48th Am. Assoc. of Vet. Laboratory Diagnosticians, Hershey, PA.
Chahine, M.R., J.K. Reneau, R.J. Norell, J.C. Dalton, and J.M. Lukas. 2005. Relationship of cow cleanliness during the close-up period and milk quality following calving. J. Dairy Sci. 88 (Suppl. 1) p. 304. Abstr. W182.
Paulin-Curlee, G., R. Isaacson, R. Bey, R. Singer, D. Foster, amd J. Reneau. 2005. Molecular epidemiology of Klebsiella pneumoniae in dairy herds. 48th Am. Assoc. of Vet. Laboratory Diagnosticians, Hershey, PA.
Paulin-Curlee, G., R. Singer, R. Bey, R. Isaacson, D. Foster, and J. Reneau. 2005. Genomic diversity in Klebsiella pneumoniae strains isolated from dairy herds. Council of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, St. Louis, MO.
- Popular Press -
Reneau, J. 2009. Milk quality tips for tough times. Dairy Star, March 14.
Janni, K., J. Reneau, M. Endres, M. Russelle, V. Crary, W. Schoper, and J. Salfer. 2008. Compost barn basics. MilkProduction.com, June.
Reneau, J. 2008. Udder scald may be more costly than you think. Dairy Star, Dec. 13.
Reneau, J. 2008. Performance feedback is the breakfast of champions. Dairy Star, Sep. 13.
Reneau, J. 2008. Teat end condition matters. Dairy Star, June 6.
Reneau, J.K. 2008. Udder preparation for quality milk. Progressive Dairyman, March.
Reneau, J. 2008. Klebsiella mastitis – Its source is more than just the bedding. Dairy Star, Feb. 29.
Reneau, J.K. 2008. How the best milk quality dairies do it. Hoard’s Dairyman, Feb. 25. p. 147.
Reneau, J. 2007. Who needs cow prep? Dairy Star, Nov. 2.
Reneau, J. 2007. Minnesota’s best milk quality dairies: How do they do it? Dairy Star. April 28.
Reneau, J. 2007. Minnesota milk quality making progress but not keeping pace. Dairy Star, March 24.
Reneau, J. 2007. How do the Swiss produce the world’s best quality milk? Dairy Star, Jan. 13.
Reneau, J. 2006. Why does raw milk quality matter? Dairy Star, Aug. 12.
Reneau, J. 2006. Time for spring cleaning. Dairy Star. March 11.
Reneau, J.K. 2005. You can have your cake and eat it too. Dairy Star, Oct 7.
Reneau, J.K. and R. Bey. 2005. Low BTSCC year around? Oh yes you can! Dairy Star, June 11.
Reneau, J. 2005. What a turnaround! – And, you are doing it. Dairy Star, Feb. 26.
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