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Ringdorfer Ferdinand, Dr.

Ringdorfer Ferdinand, Dr.

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Altirdning 11
8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal
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  • former head of the sheep and goat department

Study on the grazing feed intake of dairy goats on areas of different botanical composition

Grazing is one of the most natural forms of feeding and husbandry for ruminants. For the over 402,000 sheep and more than 92,000 goats...

EPG project - Investigations into possible animal- and environment-related influences on the burden of pasture parasites in sheep

Between 2019 and 2021, the research project DaFNE 101539 used 20 young sheep each of the Jura sheep and Tyrolean mountain sheep breeds with good genetic foundations...

Efficiency of dairy sheep and dairy goats when fed different rations

Sheep and goat milk production in Austria has gained considerable importance over the last 20 years. Crucial for its success...

Investigations into possible animal-related and environmental influences on the burden of pasture parasites in sheep

This project aims to investigate the burden of pasture parasites in sheep. The central question is whether there are individual animal-specific...

Sheep go online

It wasn't just the date, Friday the 13th, but the general situation related to Corona, which necessitated a new format for holding the 11th Facht...

Studies on the grazing feed intake of dairy goats on areas of different botanical composition

Pasture forage represents the most cost-effective form of animal nutrition. However, the availability of nutrients on pasture varies depending on the topography...

LIFE WolfAlps EU: Coordinated measures to improve wolf-human coexistence in the Alpine region

LIFE WOLFALPS EU is a best-practice project: Considering that 90% of large predator populations in Europe are transboundary...

11th Symposium on Sheep Farming 2020 - Online

The 11th specialist conference for sheep farming will take place as a webinar...

Parasite infestation in sheep during the grazing season

Pasture grazing is the most natural form of sheep farming, and also the most cost-effective way to provide the animals with nutrients. With the...

Fattening ability, slaughter performance and meat quality of offspring from dairy sheep and dairy goat farming

The project examines the suitability of offspring from dairy sheep and dairy goat farming for fattening and slaughter performance as well as meat quality...

Innovative alpine management through targeted grazing with sheep for the sustainable cultivation of the alpine cultural landscape

The development of land management in alpine regions is dramatic. Given this fact and the anticipated need for a...

Influence of feeding practices for dairy sheep and goats on nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economic viability of milk production compared to dairy cows

The aim of this project is to collect comprehensive and holistic data on milk production from sheep and goats. ...

Raising kids with whole goat's milk or with milk replacer

Natural rearing or motherless rearing – this is a question many dairy goat farmers face every year. With motherless rearing, the process involves...

Short-grass pasture as day or night pasture in dairy goat farming

The aim of the project is to investigate the specific challenges of the short-grass pasture grazing system for dairy goats. Specifically...

Studies on the size of the outdoor run in dairy goat herds

Due to the high demand for goat's milk, numerous farms have specialized in its production in recent years.

Quality lamb production with dairy- or meat-oriented dams (F1) using the most efficient possible utilization of the basic feed

Consumers want young, meaty lambs that are raised in as natural and humane a manner as possible. The lambs are usually...

Influence of phytogenic feed additives on performance parameters in fattening lambs

In addition to breeding and ration optimization, feed additives can also be used to increase performance and thus ensure efficient use of raw materials...

Feed intake, milk yield and parasite load of dairy goats in indoor housing or half-day pasture

Due to the requirement for pasture grazing in organic dairy goat farms, but also because of the recently fluctuating power...

Requirements for implementing a breeding value estimation for sheep

Objective meat performance testing in sheep is a prerequisite for economically viable lamb production. ...

Production of "premium quality" slaughter lambs through the use of the best basic feed

Lamb is one of those foods that isn't eaten every day. To meet consumer expectations regarding production...

Optimizing the protein supply of dairy goats through domestic protein feedstuffs

Optimizing feed rations in dairy goat feeding is becoming increasingly important. Satisfactory performance and high product quality...

Motherless rearing of dairy goat kids with cow's milk

Kid meat is of particular nutritional importance, and its market potential is currently untapped. For organic farmers...

Straw requirements for deep litter systems in sheep farming

According to Annex 3, 2.1 of the First Animal Husbandry Ordinance to the Federal Animal Welfare Act 2005, the floor area must be adequately covered with straw or similarly structured material...

Influence of breed, castration and slaughter weight on the slaughter performance of kids

Goat meat production is becoming increasingly important. So far, kids are mainly slaughtered at a live weight of around 15 kg...

Production of quality lambs with sheep of the mountain sheep and Merino sheep breeds

Mountain sheep and Merino sheep are the two most widespread sheep breeds in Austria. The question always arises as to which animals...

Sheep and goat milk production

The profitability of sheep and goat milk production depends on the intensity of grassland use, the quality of the forage, and the...

Reclamation of former alpine pastures by mountain goats and sheep

Grazing steep slopes with goats and sheep has the advantage over grazing with cattle that it causes less or no damage to the ground...

Economic parameters of Boer goat breeding in barn and pasture housing

This project aims to obtain objective data for calculating the contribution margin of meat goats. Specifically, feed intake and...

Innovative alpine pasture management through targeted grazing with sheep – second summer on the alpine pasture

On May 30, 2009, as part of a LEADER project by the Styrian Sheep Breeders' Association, 715 sheep and lambs were driven up to the Hauser Kaibling...

The appropriate place

An integrated model for suitability testing and potential assessment of alpine pastures for sheep and goats. ...

Ration calculator for sheep and goats

Free ration calculator for sheep and goats - enables the compilation of a needs-based ration for ewes, does, and...

2301: GF III

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

2348: SupGIS

GIS as a control and optimization system for sustainable food and energy supply

2356: Quality lamb

Production of "premium quality" slaughter lambs through the use of the best basic feed

2357: AGRAM

Innovative alpine pasture management through targeted grazing with sheep

2369: TurboLamm

Quality lamb production with dairy-focused dams (F1) using the most efficient possible feed utilisation

2398: Milk efficiency

Influence of the use and live weight of dairy cows on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economic viability of milk production

2411: Dairy Gheep

Influence of feeding practices for dairy sheep and goats on nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economic viability of milk production compared to dairy cows

2432: DairyMast

Fattening ability, slaughter performance and meat quality of offspring from dairy sheep and dairy goat farming

3578: WT: Goat pasture

Feed intake, milk yield and parasite load of dairy goats in indoor housing or half-day pasture

3582: WT: FuMiZu

Influence of phytogenic feed additives on performance parameters in fattening lambs

3650: WT FarmLifeII

Eco-efficiency toolbox for agricultural consulting and education practice