The Common Agricultural Policy 2021-2027 – Climate protection as a central focus in the strategic plans of the Länder (federal states)
The annual conference of the "Future Rural Areas" network took place on October 16, 2019, at the Lambach Agricultural Education Center. The main focus was on the future key elements of Austria's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plans...
Elimination of invasive neophytes
One of the tasks of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein is to maintain the ecological balance of the environment. For this reason, our diligent interns were once again deployed this summer, combating pests and diseases in the community...
Feed intake and milk yield of dairy cows kept in barns or on pasture for a few hours
In recent years, however, there has been a renewed interest in pasture farming in grassland regions, because under certain production conditions (organic farming, hay milk production, "low-input", etc.)...
"Organic food doesn't have to be expensive – nutrition and cooking tips for a young food culture"
Based on the Bio-Youth Study, students at HBLA Elmberg explored young, healthy, and affordable organic food culture in their diploma thesis. For the thesis, they developed 20 organic recipes for meat and...
Grassland soils – activate soil life and maintain quality
The organic farming working group of the Austrian Association for Organic Agriculture (ÖAG) has prepared three new information sheets on the topic of "grassland soils." Soil fertility is largely determined by biological activity in the soil. To ensure long-term soil fertility...
On the sperm quality of frozen sheep semen: Comparison of two sperm concentrations
Artificial insemination of sheep is common practice in countries with intensive sheep farming and is performed laparoscopically intrauterinely. The method is time-consuming and expensive.
Influence of grapefruit seed extract on the hatching rate of parasitic third larvae
Due to the increasing prevalence of resistance, alternative methods of parasite management are being sought. An in vitro test is being conducted under laboratory conditions to investigate whether grapefruit seed extract has a growth-inhibiting effect on infectious parasites...
In the spotlight – Bio-Institut Raumberg-Gumpenstein
The journal “Land- und Forstarbeiter HEUTE” reports on the work at the Bio-Institut of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein under the title “Quality and Efficiency”.
Alternatives for reducing fly infestation in grazing cattle
When animals are kept on pasture, pests can cause distress, stress, disease transmission, and reduced performance. Products for fly control or reducing fly pressure (pour-on, ear clips, etc.) are...
Significance of milk components and blood parameters in cows
Ruminant-appropriate feeding and an adequate energy supply are the basis for good fertility. A study investigated the significance of milk components and blood test results in this regard.