Preservation of biodiversity at the Austrian Livestock Gene Bank
Since February 7, 2025, five new pigs have been housed in the quarantine pen of the Bioinstitute at the insemination station in Thalheim near Wels. These are boars of rare breeds, which, after successful quarantine at the insemination station, will be used for breeding...
Workshop „Low Stress Stockmanship“ for pigs at the Bio-Institute in Wels
Stress-free handling of pigs – theory and practice. The concept of "low-stress stockmanship," which some may know from cattle farming, offers a way to handle farm animals with as little stress as possible. But it's also applicable to handling...
Climate change and soil water balance in grassland: findings and recommendations for your farm
Climate change presents agriculture with new challenges. The water balance in grasslands is particularly affected by rising temperatures, increased CO₂ levels, and more frequent periods of drought. Multi-year studies at...
1. South Tyrolean Grain Conference
The first South Tyrolean Grain Symposium took place on January 24th at the Merano Mill. The Mountain Farming Advisory Service organized this very well-attended conference. The keynote address was given by the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Great interest in the workshop on dust reduction!
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, almost 30 pig farmers with animal welfare-oriented barns met for a workshop at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Innovation, Responsibility and Collaboration - Annual Report 2024
The 2024 annual report and the brochure on publications and implementation results for 2024 provide a comprehensive overview of our current research priorities, innovative developments, and numerous activities in teaching and...
Module 4 of the sheep practitioner course was held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Participants can learn everything about sheep in this course. Organized by the Austrian Federal Association for Sheep and Goats, the course not only imparts theoretical knowledge but also provides hands-on experience through...
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, a deep understanding of agricultural production processes is indispensable.