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- Coordination and implementation of research projects in the areas of cattle feeding, milk production and methane emissions from cattle farming
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Deputy Head of the Institute for Farm Animal Research
53rd Livestock Farming Conference: Professional exchange and new impulses in retrospect
On March 25th and 26th, 2026, the Institute for Livestock Research at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein hosted its annual livestock farming conference...
Study on the suitability of rumen motility for predicting hypocalcemia in cattle
A recent collaborative project between HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna investigated the suitability of rumen sensors for...
Course offered by HAUP Vienna at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
From January 19th to 21st, 2026, 34 students from the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education in Vienna participated in a course at the HBLFA R...
New VDI guideline 3894 sheet 3: Emissions and immissions from livestock facilities - feed, feeding and emissions
At the end of 2025, VDI Guideline 3894 (Emissions and immissions from livestock facilities) was expanded to include Part 3. VDI 3894 Part 3 deals with...
Tier3Sheep: Tier3 methane emissions from sheep in Austria
The Austrian greenhouse gas inventory is compiled annually by the Federal Environment Agency in accordance with IPCC guidelines. This inventory includes emissions from coal...
CH4-Minus: Long-term effect of feed additives to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows
Methane (CH₄) is a gas with a high energy content. It is produced by bacteria during biological processes in the absence of oxygen. If methane remains in the environment for a long time...
MovingCattle: Movement vectors of grazing cattle for assessing additional energy requirements
Grazing is the natural form of nutrition for ruminants. Wild ruminants demonstrate their optimal feeding rhythm. The Br...
53rd Livestock Farming Conference 2026
The annual livestock farming conference will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on March 25th and 26th, 2025. In addition to current topics...
New DLG feed value tables for ruminants published
New DLG feed value tables for ruminants were published last week. These new feed value tables also contain all the information...
Studies on the avoidance of food-grade concentrated feed components in organic dairy cattle feeding (By-Product)
The efficient use of scarce resources is one of the major future issues in agriculture. This is especially true in organic dairy farming...
12th Symposium on Goat Husbandry
The traditional conference on goat husbandry will take place again on November 7, 2025, at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. It will be held in cooperation with the Austrian...
Participation of HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in the 26th LIFE Platform - exchange of information on environmental and climate protection measures
The 26th LIFE Platform took place from April 23-24 at Rosegg Castle in Carinthia and was organized by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)...
52nd Livestock Farming Conference: A look back at exciting insights
The 52nd Livestock Farming Conference of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein took place on April 9th and 10th, 2025 as a two-day hybrid event and attracted ...
Sustainable Food Management: Knowledge about Animal Husbandry as a Basis for Quality
Food managers form an essential bridge between agriculture and consumers. To live up to this responsibility, ...
New feeding recommendations for dairy cows - Podcast 99
Feeding standards for dairy cows have been adjusted – this is going to change! Performance-based feeding of animals is the basis for...
Conference “All about cattle” at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The "All About Cattle" conference took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on December 3, 2024. This conference was organized by the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Review of the 13th Symposium on Sheep Farming 2024
On November 8, 2024, the Institute for Livestock Research at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein hosted the 13th Symposium on Sheep Farming, which was attended by all...
Bavarian experimental system in the exchange of experience
On June 11th and 12th, employees of the Bavarian State Research Center for Agriculture ( HBLFA visited the Gumpenstein Agricultural Research and Training Centre (HBLFA). The group...
Completed projects for the FarmLife farm management tool
Here you will find links to the completed projects of the Eco-Efficiency research group at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...
Visit of the TTE Institute of BOKU Vienna to the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On April 30, 2024, the Institute of Animal Nutrition, Animal Foods and Nutritional Physiology (TTE) at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna...
The mixed ensiling of drought-damaged grass silage with by-products and silage additives significantly improves the nutritional value
New publication in Grass and Forage Science: Droughts lead to a decline in biomass production and unfavorable nutrient availability...
Mixed ensiling with by-products and silage additives significantly improves drought-damaged corn silage
New publication in Animal Feed Science and Technology: Corn silage is an important staple feed in the diet of high-yielding dairy cows. When drought...
Implementation of the new GfE feeding recommendations for dairy cows in research, consulting, teaching and practice in Austria
In September 2023, the Committee for Nutritional Standards of the German Society for Nutritional Physiology (GfE) issued new "Recommendations for Nutritional Standards...".
New methodology for assessing the energy and protein supply of dairy cows based on the LKV daily report
Assessing the energy and protein supply of dairy cows using the LKV daily report is an essential tool for farmers and advisors...
Sustainable food management through knowledge of agricultural animal husbandry
The profession of food manager often forms the link between agriculture and consumers. Therefore, a sound knowledge of... is of great importance.
Current projects for the farm management tool FarmLife
Here you will find links to the currently ongoing projects of the Eco-Efficiency research group at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. ...
Results of the Life project “Farm4More”
Both climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose significant challenges for society and the...
Results of the Life project “Farm4More”
Both climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose significant challenges for society and the...
New publication on feeding calves sugar hay
Another article on the HealthyCalf project for calves was recently published in the journal Archives of Animal Nutrition. In this article...
HypoCaMot project – detecting milk fever early using rumen motility
Current methods for predicting milk fever (hypocalcemia) in individual animals are limited. Laboratory diagnostic parameters that...
HypoCaMot project – detecting milk fever early using rumen motility
Current methods for predicting milk fever (hypocalcemia) in individual animals are limited. Laboratory diagnostic parameters that...
Nutrient flows and environmental impacts of closed-loop milk production in an extensive grassland area
As part of the Horizon 2020 project “Efficient Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus cycling in the European Agri-food System and related up- and down-st...
Completion of the project "Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions"
The project report describes agronomic improvement options that could be implemented if food production in the agricultural sector continues...
11th Symposium on Goat Farming 2023
The 11th Symposium on Goat Husbandry will take place as a hybrid event on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, Grimmingsaal...
50th Livestock Farming Conference 2023
The 50th Livestock Farming Conference will take place as a hybrid event from March 29th to 30th, 2023 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Program...
Dairy cattle feeding during drought - 09. Podcast
High-yield corn silage rations in dairy cattle feeding during drought: Summer drought is increasingly leading to crop failures in grassland. For example...
13th Symposium on Sheep Farming 2024
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the traditional sheep farming conference will once again take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein as a hybrid event...
Conference of feeding experts and feeding consultants with working session of the ÖAG specialist group on feeding
From September 19th to 21st, 2022, the annual conference of feeding experts from the Chambers of Agriculture and the... took place in Tschagguns, Vorarlberg.
Update of the limit values for feed control in the LKV daily report
An optimal and balanced energy and protein supply for cows is an essential prerequisite for an economically and environmentally friendly...
Investigation of feeding concepts for site-appropriate milk production in Austria
Society and politicians desire, or even demand, more regional and sustainable agricultural production. Regarding...
Investigations to update feed assessment at the Rosenau feed laboratory
The digestibility of the organic matter determines the majority of a feed's energy concentration. A high-quality method for i...
Assessment of the environmental impacts of agriculture using digital tools
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, together with its partners, has developed a digital tool called FarmLife in recent years. FarmLife...
Visit of a delegation from Uganda
On May 12th and 13th, 2022, a delegation from Uganda, together with representatives from BOKU Vienna and PIG Austria GmbH, visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpe...
Life farm4more - Meeting
On May 10th and 11th, the farm4more project team met at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein to discuss the results and strategies of the ongoing life project...
Livestock Farming Conference 2022
The 49th Livestock Farming Symposium of the Institute for Livestock Research took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on April 6th and 7th, 2022, for the first time...
Podcast2go about the EU Life project Farm4More
A tour of Austria's largest agricultural research center...
12th Symposium on Sheep Farming 2022
The 12th Sheep Farming Symposium will take place as a hybrid event at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on Friday, November 11, 2022. {rsfiles ...
Sugar hay in calf feeding – First results published in the Journal of Dairy Science
At the end of 2021, a research project was completed in which the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein (Institute for Farm Animal Research) and the Veterinary Medicine Institute...
49th Livestock Farming Conference, April 6-7, 2022
The Institute for Livestock Research at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is hosting the 49th Livestock Farming Conference on April 6th and 7th, 2022.
Video – Farm4More Life Project – This is what is being researched
Climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose major challenges for the Earth and humanity. Agriculture...
Presentations at the German Online Cattle Conference
Dipl.-Ing. Stefanie Gappmaier and Dr. Georg Terler presented their latest research results at the 21st Forum for Applied Research in Cattle and Pig Nutrition...
Are cows climate killers?
This question is posed in a segment of the PM Wissen series on Servus TV, which aired on April 22, 2021. The segment was recorded...
Cattle become more climate-friendly thanks to lemongrass
At the initiative of Marcher Fleischwerke, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, under the project management of Dr. Thomas Guggenberger, head of the institute...
New Deputy Head of the Institute for Farm Animal Research
On April 7, 2021, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Georg Terler was appointed Deputy Head of the Institute for Farm Animal Research. ...
Development of an assessment system for animal welfare for implementation in the farm management tool FarmLife
The issue of animal welfare is gaining increasing importance in agriculture and in societal discussions, both nationally and internationally...
Analysis of the efficiency of measures to reduce greenhouse gases
Analysis of the efficiency of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions In the project on the “Analysis of the efficiency of greenhouse gas reduction measures…”.
48th Livestock Farming Conference 2021
The 48th Livestock Farming Conference will take place as a web conference on March 24-25, 2021. ...
Will site-appropriate agriculture save the conventional family farm from extinction?
Applied research carries responsibility towards stakeholders. In this sense, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is connected to the farms in Austria...
Marbling of beef
Better meat marbling, i.e., a higher intramuscular fat content in the meat, is often associated with a higher enjoyment value (more flavorful, smoky, etc.).
Livestock Farming Conference 2020 - Technical presentations for further reading
The technical presentations from the livestock farming conferences are available to read...
Millet silage – an alternative to corn silage in cattle feeding?
In recent years, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein has investigated the nutritional value and fermentation properties of whole-plant millet silage (WPS). As the...
Great interest in webinar on the 47th Livestock Farming Conference
The 47th annual livestock farming conference of the Institute for Farm Animal Research at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein took place at the beginning of April. Due to...
Influence of feeding and genotype on methane production and energy and protein metabolism of dairy cows
The discussion about climate change has led scientists in various countries to begin developing strategies for reducing emissions...
Calf-appropriate feeding for healthy rumen development in rearing calves (Gumpenstein project section)
This research project aims to test the influence of forage quality on rumen development and the health of rearing calves...
Nutritional value and suitability for ensiling of whole-plant silages of different millet varieties in cattle feeding
This sub-project of the EIP project "Innobrotics" aims to conduct extensive investigations into the nutritional value of millet and millet silage...
Individual farm life cycle assessment of agricultural holdings in Austria
Farmers are increasingly confronted with questions of resource consumption and the environmental impact of their production systems. Both aspects are closely linked...
Eco-efficiency in practice
Soil, plants, animals, and fertilizer form a cycle in which food is produced. In a closed cycle, exactly the same things happen...
2005: Projects involving teaching
Teaching and research
2333: Full pasture grazing of dairy cows
Studies on the full-grazing management of dairy cows under alpine production conditions
2336: Nutrient mobilization during lactation
Studies on nutrient mobilization in dairy cows during lactation
2352: Hohenlehen young bull
Meat quality and slaughter performance of young cattle
2353: Silage maize 9
Testing the feed value of current silage maize varieties
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
2360: Fattening of heifers in grassland
Heifer fattening in grassland (pasture vs. silage feeding) – fattening, slaughter performance and meat quality
2371: Hay drying
Influence of the preservation method of meadow forage on nutrient losses, feed value, milk production and milk quality
2375: Age at first calving
Influence of age at first calving on milk yield and productive lifespan of dairy cows
2376: Maststier_hoch
Bull fattening for high final weights with varying protein supply in the final fattening phase – impact on daily weight gain, slaughter performance, meat quality and profitability
2386: Farmlife
Individual farm life cycle assessment of agricultural holdings in Austria
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
2407: GRP
Influence of the preservation method on the feed value and milk production of meadow forage
2414:IntMast StOcKa
(Medium-)Intensive fattening of bulls, oxen and heifers – differences in fattening performance, slaughter performance and meat quality
2422: Young Angus cattle
Performance and meat quality of Angus heifers from suckler cow husbandry
2423: Mast Efficiency
Dairy-focused cattle breeds in bull fattening - performance, meat quality, efficiency, economic viability and environmental impact of 3 Holstein Friesian genotypes and Fleckvieh
2439: Climate efficiency_milk
Influence of feeding and genotype on methane production and energy and protein metabolism of dairy cows
2441: Suckler Crossbreed
Crossbreeding in suckler cows – effects of breed or crossbreeding on suckler cow and calf
2443: Millet_Innobrotics
Nutritional value and suitability for ensiling of whole-plant silages of different millet varieties in cattle feeding
2455: Pasture height
Influence of pasture height on milk yield of cows on full pasture in short grass pasture systems
2456: FarmMilk
Holistic eco-efficiency as a method to support the dairy industry
2459: WiPraX II
Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice II
2460: HealthyCalf
Calf-appropriate feeding for healthy rumen development in rearing calves
3410: WT: Cornell Analysis GF and KF
Cornell Analysis of Basic Feed and Concentrated Feed
3466: WT: Cornell and in-situ method - GF and KF
Cornell and in-situ method - basic feed and concentrates
3529: WT: Calf extensive
Carcass and meat quality of fattening cattle on grassland (pasture vs. silage feeding)
3586: WT: Milk fatty acid
Fatty acid profiles of Austrian alpine, pasture and shelf milk, as well as milk from intensive production
3612: WT: Wild game quality
Meat quality of four Austrian game species (roe deer, red deer, chamois and wild boar) in the seasons
3614: WT: Wagyu Cross
Wagyu as a crossbreeding partner for Fleckvieh and Charolais cattle – influence on slaughter performance and meat quality (intramuscular fat) under Austrian fattening conditions
3640: WT: Enjoyment value_Wild
Quality and heavy metal content of roe deer, red deer and chamois in spring and autumn
3643: WT MIR ration
Influence of ration composition on the mid-infrared spectrum of cow's milk
3650: WT FarmLifeII
Eco-efficiency toolbox for agricultural consulting and education practice
3651: WT FarmLifeApp
Practical application of the farm management tool “FarmLife” in the model region “Liezen district”
3654: WT FQ_Quick Test
Determining beef quality based on the conductivity and impulse impedance of meat
3674: WT THG efficiency
Analysis of the efficiency of measures to reduce GHG emissions
3675: WT EmiImi2030
Evaluation and implementation of measures in agriculture to achieve the NEC 2030 targets
3969: Agricultural Reserve: Moarhof
Agricultural resources: Moarhof