Making the invisible visible

Using a multispectral camera and a drone, high-resolution images in the visible and near-infrared ranges of the solar spectrum have recently been recorded on the experimental plots of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.

Record rumination duration individually for each animal

The smaXtec system collects data using a sensor located directly in the cow's rumen. Animal health-related information is transmitted from inside the cow and displayed on the farmer's smartphone or PC within a very short time...

Digital is brilliant!?

The ongoing digitalization offers agriculture the opportunity to automate work processes on the farm, network information via the internet, and thus save valuable working time....

Valuable fatty acids in cow's milk

A recent study found high levels of nutritionally valuable fatty acids in cow's milk samples from commercial farms. This was especially true for organic milk, where pasture and green fodder feeding are very important on the farms and...

Marbling of beef

Better meat marbling, meaning a higher intramuscular fat content in the meat, is often associated with greater enjoyment (tastier, juicier, more tender meat). For example, Wagyu breeds are marketed for this...

Parasite infestation in sheep during the grazing season

Pasture grazing is the most natural form of sheep farming and also the most cost-effective way to provide the animals with nutrients. However, pasture grazing also carries the risk of infestation by pasture parasites (gastrointestinal worms, etc.).

Plant diversity depends on many factors

Plant diversity is an important criterion for nature conservation assessments. High plant diversity indicates a high ecological value for grassland. Plant diversity is also a measure...

Nutrient monitoring

The aim of the EU Water Framework Directive was to bring all surface waters into good ecological status by 2015. In justified cases, achieving this goal must be ensured by 2021 or by 2027 at the latest.

Berkshire - the "Kobe beef" of pigs

In Austria, the Berkshire pig breed, considered the oldest breed in Great Britain, is relatively unknown. Its name derives from the county of Berkshire, located west of London in southern England.

Successful webinar: Livestock welfare conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein

In mid-May 2020, the traditional farm animal welfare conference took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, which this year, due to current circumstances, was held as a webinar for the first time. Renowned speakers from Germany and abroad offered presentations on approximately...