71st winter conference - specialist day for grassland and livestock farming
As part of the 2024 winter conference under the motto "We live innovation as a tradition", the grassland and livestock farming day was held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein on February 1st, 2024. We would like to thank you for the good visit and the successful...
1. Workshop on pasture animal tracking with GPS tracker – Pasture GPS
On January 26th, 2024, the 1st Weide-GPS workshop took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, where Reinhard Huber welcomed 26 participants. In addition to the shepherds and people in charge of the alpine pastures, almost all of the well-known companies involved in...
Family businesses from Austria and Argentina for sustainable agriculture
Last year, exciting exchange visits took place between Argentine and Austrian family businesses and highlighted the challenges facing animal farmers.
Comparison ski race BML vs. HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On January 20th, 2024, the comparison ski race between our office and the BML, which has been held for more than 20 years, took place on the Planneralm. With postcard weather, but very wintry temperatures (-18°C at the summit in the morning),...
For the benefit of pigs and humans
Fully slatted flooring in pig farming is currently in the public eye. With the ruling of the Constitutional Court published on January 8, 2024, shortening the transition period until banning...
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, the graduates also had to complete a practical part.
Project IBeSt_Plus “Evaluation of Austrian pig fattening stables with different husbandry systems with regard to animal welfare and economics”
The IBeSt+ project is a legally anchored/required research project that was started in November 2023. The implementation is an extension of the IBeSt project, which has existed since the end of 2021. In the...
Organic clover and alfalfa grass
The new ÖAG technical information “Organic clover and alfalfa grass” is ready. Clover and alfalfa grass are an integral part of agricultural crop rotation. In organic farming, nitrogen fixation and the soil-improving effects are achieved through this...