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    • Animal health in ruminants
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    30th Austrian Hunter Conference 2025

    Wildlife and habitat - a look into the future Date: Thursday March 6th, 2025 to Friday March 7th, 2025 in the Puttererseehalle in Aigen im Ennstal...

    Expansion and renovation of our dining room

    More space for healthy eating At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, the care of our students and staff has been...

    Returnee Wolf – Challenges and Solutions - 80th Podcast

    What does the return of wolves mean for livestock farming, hunting and society? The wolf reclaims former territories and provides benefits...

    Gender Equality meeting in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On April 11, 2024, the Gender Equality Committee of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein met to discuss the next steps to promote gender equality...

    Dining room extension

    Work is currently underway to expand the existing dining room at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein school building. The dining room currently in use...

    3. Successfully completed diploma course to become an instructor in hoof care

    The examination for the 3rd diploma course in functional claw care to become an instructor took place on January 13th, 2024. In addition to a written test...

    Merry Christmas and a happy 2024!

    We would like to thank all of our partners, our employees, and...

    Merry Christmas and a happy 2024!

    We would like to thank all of our partners, our employees, and...

    29th Austrian Hunter Conference 2024

    Wildlife management - why, who, how? Date: Monday March 4th, 2024 to Tuesday March 5th, 2024 in the Puttererseehalle in Aigen im Ennstal The 29th Austrian...

    The next diploma course to become an instructor in functional claw care is in the starting blocks

    It's almost that time again - the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, in cooperation with European Hoofcare, is organizing the next diploma course on...

    Project 4U “Refreshing – a breath of fresh air for our biotope”

    This year, as part of the project lessons with Prof. Schaffer and Prof. Schwab, we dealt with the renewal of our school curriculum...

    New director of the institute “Animal, Technology and Environment” at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On June 7, 2023, Dr. Birgit Heidinger was appointed head of the “Animal, Technology and Environment” Institute at the HBLFA by Federal Minister Totschnig...

    klimaaktiv Gold Award to HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is committed to innovation and sustainability in research on the agriculture and food industry. ...

    75 years of research in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On Friday, December 2nd, 2022, the celebrations for 75 years of research took place at the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute Raumberg-Gumpenstein...

    Valuable content on the topic of alpine farming at the 12th Sheep Farming Conference on November 11, 2022

    The conference, which is usually dedicated to current topics in sheep farming, has this year for the first time a supplementary block on alpine farming...

    BIOS Science Austria in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On October 20, 2022, members of the board of BIOS Science Austria met for an internal retreat in the HBLF's “Bio Institute Building Moarhof”...

    Book publication “Practical Precision Livestock Farming”

    As part of the "Pansens4" project, a book entitled "Practical Precision Livestock Farming. Hands-on experiences with PLF...

    Announcement of a vacant position as a house craftsman

    In the area of ​​the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein (new: Federal Ministry of Agriculture,...

    Matura successfully completed in 2022

    On June 24, 2022, the ceremonial handover of the school leaving certificates took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...

    Research up close – Science Week in Raumberg

    For the 3rd grades of HLBLA St. Florian, “Science Week” was an impressive end to the school year - science and research...

    Digital VetMed seminar in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On June 2, 2022, a Digital VetMed seminar for 30 students from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna took place in Raumberg-Gumpenstein. At L...

    Hunter Conference 2022 - Full house in the Puttererseehalle

    The date for the hunter conference 2023 is fixed: Monday, March 6th and Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 - at the end of November we will activate the registration form for you. The now...

    Announcement of a vacant position as a house craftsman

    In the area of ​​the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, g...

    Day of departmental research in the Aula der Wissenschaft in Vienna

    Federal Minister Elisabeth Köstinger discussed with representatives at the Departmental Research Day under the title “Give us our daily bread tomorrow”...

    Workshop to prepare for the Raumberg European Days 2022

    In preparation for the "European Days Board of Trustees" under the leadership of ÖkR President Franz Titschenbacher and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein o...

    klimaaktiv Gold - building standard for the organic institute building

    Climate-active building and renovation stands for energy efficiency, ecological quality, comfort and quality of execution. To ensure the quality of a building...

    Europe Days 2022

    The European Days Raumberg-Gumpenstein will be continued in 2022 and will be held from November 18th to 19th, 2022 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...

    Admonter company - training partnership

    On Monday, March 28, 2022, the Raumberger visit to the Admonter company took place on the initiative of Sabine Stachl and Franz Luidold. ...

    Annual report on activities for 2021

    The annual report on the activities in 2021 of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein can be read and downloaded here as a full text version...

    Help for Ukraine

    “Peace and freedom, these are the foundations of every humane existence,” Konrad Adenauer once stated. ...

    Announcement of a vacant position as a house craftsman

    In the area of ​​the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, g...

    Hohenlehen technical school visiting Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    On March 7, 2022, the graduating class of the Hohenlehen Technical School paid a visit to the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...

    Farm Animal Protection Conference 2022

    The traditional livestock protection conference will take place again at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on May 18, 2022. ...

    Welcome to Raumberg-Gumpenstein, the school for life!

    Students from our school give you a sporting and culinary insight into everyday school life. ...

    Open position - contract employee at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    In the area of ​​the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Raumberg 38, 8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal, g...

    Diversity in training is an enrichment

    “If you want to change the future, you have to take young people on board, because they are the future.” In an interview with Ulrich Ahamer from...

    Award for apprentice Florian Kern

    During his training as an agricultural skilled worker at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Florian Kern was part of the "Institute for Organic Agriculture...

    Second diploma course for instructors in functional hoof care

    Six hoof trimmers from Austria, Germany and Luxembourg are taking part in this year's course, which is organized by the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in ...

    Cashless payment transactions with eduPAY.bund

    In the 2020/21 school year, our school switched entirely to cashless payment transactions. This means that cash amounts will no longer be deposited...

    Experience agriculture at the Grassland and Livestock Day 2021

    Experience agriculture, technology and innovation at the Grassland and Livestock Day 2021 on September 17, 2021 at the Bio-Institut Trautenfels der H...

    Klimaaktiv Prize for the organic institute building of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    Climate-active building and renovation stands for energy efficiency, ecological quality, comfort and quality of execution. To ensure the quality of a building...

    27th Austrian Hunter Conference 2022

    The 27th Austrian Hunter Conference 2022 will take place from May 30th - 31st, 2022 in the Puttererseehalle in 8943 Aigen im Ennstal. ...

    28th Austrian Hunter Conference 2023

    The 28th Austrian Hunter Conference 2023 will take place from March 6th - 7th, 2023 in the Puttererseehalle in 8943 Aigen im Ennstal. ...

    Heat stress in cattle farming

    Review LANDWIRT online seminar Cattle Day 2021 on May 26, 2021 on the topic: "Cooling, ventilating, shading: What you can do structurally" ...

    European Days 2021 - Webinar

    The European Days Raumberg-Gumpenstein will be continued in 2021 and will take place from November 19th to 20th, 2021 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein as WEBINA...

    School meets research - student day at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    As part of the International Grassland and Livestock Day 2021, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is offering the agricultural...

    Summer, sun, heat stress: This is how your cattle stay productive

    Online seminar cattle specialist day...

    New ÖAG Info - Fertility and health care on suckler cow farms

    In addition to keeping and feeding, regular animal observation and professional health care are the basis for optimal animal health...

    Practical information - fertility and health care on suckler cow farms

    In addition to keeping and feeding, regular animal observation and professional health care are the basis for optimal animal health...

    New employee in the Thalheim - Wels branch

    On April 1, 2021, Sarah Massak-Bachbauer took over responsibility for administration at the Thalheim branch as maternity leave replacement for Stefanie Mair...

    New administrative manager at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    The function of “administrative and cash office management” is a key position at Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...

    Agricultural skilled worker wanted

    As part of the EU project “Farm4More”, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is recruiting a skilled agricultural worker for two years as a col...

    Web conference construction conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    This year's Raumberg-Gumpenstein construction conference will take place from 19th to 20th. May 2021 as a web conference. We would like to warmly invite you.&nbs...

    Workshop to prepare for the Raumberg European Days 2021

    In preparation for the Raumberg European Days in November 2021, a workshop was held under the leadership of Ms. Barbara Schiefer (Managing Director...

    Annual report on activities for 2020

    The annual report on the activities of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in 2020 can be read and downloaded here as a full text version...

    Start a really “cool” training after school!

    The Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute for Agriculture Raumberg-Gumpenstein is a very successful and respected educational institution and...

    End of semester in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    The face-to-face teaching in Raumberg-Gumpenstein works very well! ...

    School operations during the corona pandemic

    Consistent implementation of hygiene and testing on the way to normality...

    Successful European Days 2020 in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

    After a successful opening event, the tradition of the Europe Days will continue in 2021...

    Webinar: Our Europe - our future! European Days 2020 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

     You can find a review of the successful event at this link! ...

    Animal welfare in agriculture

    Agricultural policy wants to create financial incentives for the welfare of farm animals. From 2021 there will be more funding for animal-friendly businesses. Also ...

    Digital technologies on family farms - online conference

    The online conference on the topic of “Digital technologies on family farms” took place on October 22nd and 23rd, 2020. Lots of interesting bits...

    Innovations in biological sorrel control

    It is particularly difficult for organic farms to achieve long-term decimation of the dock population without the use of herbicides. The previously established...

    Hunter Conference 2020 - Videos now available

    The videos from the 2020 hunter conference as well as the downloads from previous hunter conferences are available for you to watch and read...

    Research & Development

    “Raumberg-Gumpenstein Research & Development” is a corporation under public law with the aim of developing forward-looking, innovative and...

    HCB problem in the Görtschitztal - relaxation in agriculture

    On April 19, 2016, the Raumberg-Gumpenstein Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute presented its final report on the scientific support...

    Scientific support of the HCB remediation in the Görtschitztal

    Current state of knowledge (data from domestic and foreign literature): HCB (hexachlorobenzene) is a synthetic product without natural occurrence...

    Assessment of a new type of deep box with a rubber base using an animal positioning system

    In this project, a comparison was made between a conventional straw-manure mattress and a new deep box variant with a rubber base under...

    Studies on the energy metabolism of sheep and goats

    The aim of the study is to compare the accuracy of the Precision Xceed® rapid test with results determined in the laboratory during examinations on...

    Comparison of different temperature measurement methods and measurement locations for measuring ICT in cattle

    Measuring the internal body temperature is a simple but very effective method for determining the state of health and is particularly...

    Practical use of the rumen sensor on dairy farms

    The aims of this research project are the use of a rumen pH measurement system on dairy farms under practical conditions as well as the corresponding...

    Measuring rumen pH and temperature by an indwelling and wireless data transmitting unit and application under different feeding conditions

    Measuring rumen pH and temperature by an indwelling and wireless data transmitting unit and application under different feeding conditions Gasteiner ...

    Relationships between rumen pH and feeding and significance for animal health

    For the continuous measurement of the pH value in the rumen (assuming the exact position in the reticulum), employees of the Graz University of Technology...

    Mycoplasma agalactiae in sheep - infection, genetic variation and pathogenesis

    As parasitic bacteria, mycoplasmas are the cause of numerous diseases in humans, animals and plants. Typically for...

    Studies on the effectiveness of Meilericox in sheep

    Coccidiosis in sheep is caused by a variety of Meileia species, but primarily by E. ovina and E. faurei. Was the coccid...

    Studies on eliminating pain during surgical castration of piglets

    The aims of the present studies are to develop a novel form of pain elimination during the surgical castration of piglets on their...

    Piglet castration

    The present project aims to test a novel method of eliminating pain in the context of surgical castration of piglets. Criteria are...

    Evaluation of test methods for diagnosing calcinosis in cattle and sheep

    Calcinosis has become increasingly common in Austria in recent years and is causing significant economic losses in the affected companies....

    GIS-supported determination of changes in the habitat of endangered wild animal species

    The wild animal species black grouse, ptarmigan as well as chamois and ibex have, over the course of their evolution, adapted perfectly to life in alpine locations, mainly...

    Influence of the proportion of golden oats in the ration on the feed intake of dairy cows

    In a feeding trial with 12 dairy cows (Latin square), the influence of an increasing proportion of golden oats in the ration on the feed...

    Effects of the DCAB concept on the health of dairy cows and their calves

    Hypocalcemic parturient paresis is, in most cases, feeding-induced and therefore often (at least theoretically) preventable...

    Studies on the occurrence of acute disorders in cattle

    Around the time of calving and in the following first 6-8 weeks of lactation, dairy cows are exposed to particular stresses, which...

    2301: GF III

    Analysis of basic and concentrated feed according to the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System and the in-situ method

    2355: Rumen sensor

    Relationships between rumen pH and feeding and significance for animal health

    2356: Quality lamb

    Production of slaughter lambs with “premium quality” through the use of the best basic feed

    2370: PanSens II

    Effect of different basic feed qualities on parameters of the rumen juice of cattle

    2376: fattening bull_high

    Bull fattening to high final fattening weights with different protein supplies in the final fattening - influence on daily weight gain, slaughter performance, meat quality and profitability

    2387: Genotype comparison

    Studies on the suitability of cows of different genetic origins for low-input milk production - part of the EU project SOLID

    2394: optBARLE

    Nutritional physiological evaluation of a chemical-thermal processing technique of feed barley in the ration of dairy cows in early lactation

    2402: Functional lining

    Functional feed for cows – added value as nutritional value; Scientists and students work together to improve the functional properties of feed for dairy cows

    2407: GRP

    Influence of the preservation process on the feed value and milk production of meadow forage

    2415: TempSens

    Relationships between forestomach temperature and internal body temperature in cattle

    2425: PIGAIR

    Minimizing emissions through exhaust air purification systems in pig fattening

    2426: WiPrax

    Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice

    2437: PanSens4

    Relationships between rumen pH and blood parameters in dairy cows depending on body condition in the peripartum period

    2440: FarmLifeWF

    Development of an animal welfare assessment system for implementation in the farm management tool FarmLife

    2459: WiPraX II

    Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice II

    2460: Healthy Calf

    Calf-appropriate feeding for healthy rumen development in rearing calves

    2956: Protein supply - dairy cows

    Influence of protein supply on feed intake, milk performance, rumen and blood parameters, animal health and N excretion of dairy cows

    3477: WT: Pig shower

    Use of a pig shower with regard to emissions, daily increases in pig fattening

    3496: WT: StartClim

    GIS-supported determination of changes in the habitat of endangered wild animal species

    3567: WT: half-day pasture

    Feed intake and milk production of dairy cows kept in stables or on part-time pasture with the aim of saving protein concentrates

    3591: WT: ICT cattle

    Comparative studies on different methods of measuring internal body temperature in cattle

    3594: WT: Delacon IPPC

    Investigation of a feed additive with regard to emission reduction and performance data taking into account the IPPC directive

    3609: WT: Mast-ph

    Use of various rumen buffers in bull fattening under practical conditions

    3610: WT: pasture ph

    Pasture transition feeding - Studies on the pH value and temperature of the forestomach contents of dairy cows when switching from stable to full pasture farming

    3613: WT: calving pH

    Studies on the influence of concentrate feed levels at the start of lactation on pH and temperature in the forestomach contents of cows of different genetic origins

    3623: BoxPos

    Assessment of a new type of deep box with a rubber base using an animal positioning system

    3650: WT FarmLifeII

    Toolbox eco-efficiency for agricultural advisory and educational practice

    3671: WT P4Heat

    Assessment of heat detection systems using milk progesterone testing