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    Ringdorfer Ferdinand, Dr.

    Ringdorfer Ferdinand, Dr.

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

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

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

    Sheep go online

    It was not just the date, Friday the 13th, but the general situation in connection with Corona, which necessitated a new way of holding the 11th...

    Studies on pasture feed intake by dairy goats on areas of different botanical composition

    Pasture feed is the most cost-effective form of animal nutrition. However, depending on the topographical conditions, the nutrients in the pasture...

    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 carnivore populations in Europe cross borders...

    11th Sheep Husbandry Conference 2020 - Online

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

    Parasite burden in sheep during the grazing period

    Pasture farming 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 the offspring from dairy sheep and goat farming for fattening and slaughter performance as well as the meat quality...

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

    The development of land management in the alpine regions is dramatic. In view of this fact and the expected need for a...

    Influence of feeding dairy sheep and goats on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economics of milk production compared to dairy cows

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

    Raising fawns with whole goat milk or with milk replacer

    Natural rearing or motherless rearing - this is a question many dairy goat farmers have to ask themselves every year. When rearing without a mother,...

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

    The aim of the project is to investigate what the special challenges are to the grazing system of short-grass pastures with dairy goats. From special...

    Studies on the size of the range in dairy goat herds

    Due to the good demand for goat's milk, numerous companies have specialized in the production of goat's milk in recent years. D...

    Quality lamb production with dairy or meat-focused dams (F1) using the basic feed as efficiently as possible

    Consumers want young, full-fleshed lambs that are raised as close to nature and animal-friendly as possible. Usually the lambs...

    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 production and parasite load of dairy goats kept in stables or part-time pasture

    Due to the requirement of grazing in organic dairy goat farms but also because of the recently fluctuating strength...

    Requirements for implementing a breeding value assessment for sheep

    An objective meat performance test for sheep is the prerequisite for economical lamb meat production. ...

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

    Lamb is one of those foods that is not on the table every day. In order to meet consumers' expectations regarding production...

    Optimizing the protein supply of dairy goats through local protein feed

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

    Motherless rearing of dairy goat kittens with cow's milk

    Kitten meat is of particular nutritional importance and the market potential is currently not exploited. For the organic farmer...

    Straw requirement for deep litter in sheep farming

    In the 1st Animal Husbandry Ordinance to the Federal Animal Protection Act 2005, according to Appendix 3, 2.1, the floor area must be sufficiently covered with straw or a similar structure...

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

    Goat meat production is becoming increasingly important. So far, the fawns have mainly been slaughtered with a live weight of around 15 kg...

    Production of quality lambs with sheep of the Bergschaf and Merinolandschaf breeds

    Mountain sheep and Merinoland sheep are the 2 most common sheep breeds in Austria. The question always arises as to which animals...

    Sheep and goat milk production

    The economic viability of sheep and goat milk production depends on the intensity of use of the grassland, the basic feed quality, the...

    Recultivation of former alpine pastures using Boer goats and sheep

    Grazing steep areas with goats and sheep has the advantage over grazing with cattle that there is less or no damage caused by trampling...

    Economic parameters of Boer goat breeding in stables and pastures

    This project aims to obtain objective data for the contribution margin calculation of meat goats. Feed intake and...

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

    On May 30, 2009, 715 sheep and lambs were raised on the Hauser Kaibling as part of a leader project by the Styrian Sheep Breeding Association...

    The suitable 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 - allows you to put together a needs-based ration for ewes, goats 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 slaughter lambs with “premium quality” through the use of the best basic feed

    2357: AGRAM

    Innovative alpine pasture management through targeted grazing with sheep

    2369: Turbo Lamb

    Quality lamb production with dairy-oriented dams (F1) using the basic feed as efficiently as possible

    2398: Milk efficiency

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

    2411: Dairy Gheep

    Influence of feeding dairy sheep and goats on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economics 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 production and parasite load of dairy goats kept in stables or part-time pasture

    3582: WT: FuMiZu

    Influence of phytogenic feed additives on performance parameters in fattening lambs

    3650: WT FarmLifeII

    Toolbox eco-efficiency for agricultural advisory and educational practice

    3686: WT WeideGPS

    GPS collars as an innovative herd protection instrument in pasture farming