Jean-Baptiste COULON

Jean-Baptiste Coulon is director of research with INRA (French National Institute for Agricultural Research).

He is originally an agronomist and started his career of researcher studying the feeding systems of dairy cows in moutainous areas.

For about 10 years now, he has been analyzing the effects of production factors on the quality of milk and cheeses.

He is in charge of the research unit on herbivores since 1999.
He is also taking part in various research and development programs, especially in the Alps and the Massif Central.

He published recently:

Coulon JB, Delacroix-Buchet A, Martin B, Pirisi A,  " Relationships between ruminant management and sensory characteristics of cheeses : a review ". 2004, Lait, 84, 221-242