The staff of this department focus on research questions concerning current topics in ruminant feeding and milk production. The research questions addressed arise from practical problems as well as political and societal requirements.

Our tasks include the experimental investigation of all questions relating to milk production and animal nutrition within the tension between nutrient requirements (physiology), environmental impact (ecology) and economic efficiency (economics).

• Nutritional and mineral requirements of farm animals
• Digestive physiology, feeding and animal health
• Ruminant-appropriate ration design
• Nutrient cycles and nutrient balances
• Feeding and product quality

Current research focuses on:

• Influence of genotype and feeding on efficiency in milk production
• Emissions from cattle farming and ways to reduce them
• Adaptation to climate change: Investigation of alternative feedstuffs to secure the feed base in dry regions or years
• Testing the nutritional value of basic and concentrated feedstuffs
• Ruminant-appropriate ration design and possibilities for ration control
• Rearing concepts for calves and young cattle

Berger Theresa, veterinarian

Telephone: 0368222451-266
theresa.berger@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Belter Vanessa

vanessa.guertler@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Häusler Franziska

Telephone: +43 3682-22451-272
franziska.haeusler@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Khaderkhel Abdul

Telephone: +43 3682-22451-295
abdul.khaderkhel@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Perfeller Rene

Telephone: +43 3682-22451-299
rene.perfeller@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Pomberger Sarah

Telephone: +43 3682-22451-295
sarah.pomberger@raumberg-gumpenstein.at

Terler Georg, Dr.

Telephone: +43 3682 22451-270
georg.terler@raumberg-gumpenstein.at