Workshop of the LTSER research platform Eisenwurzen - Exchange on socio-ecological long-term research in the region
The networking workshop of the LTSER research platform Eisenwurzen took place this year on November 24, 2025 at the SPES Future Academy Schlierbach on the topic of “Together for a strong region”.
ÖKL Seminar: Modern Herd Management - Efficiency, Sustainability and Animal Welfare through Technology
Digital technologies promise efficiency, relief, and progress – but how much of that fits into a family farm? Optimized herd management places high demands on the support needed for daily operations...
Project completed: Tube ventilation sustainably improves barn climate and animal welfare
In modern livestock barns, the barn climate presents a key challenge. Horses and cattle, in particular, suffer from heat stress and poor air quality.
New edition of the barn construction brochure for organic pig farming has been published.
The barn construction brochure "LTS 229: Barn Construction for Organic Livestock Farming: PIGS" has been published in a new edition. It provides a comprehensive information base for farmers involved in barn construction measures in...
Pasture parasites in goats in Austria: Resistance monitoring and development of sustainable control strategies for practical application (ParaGÖAT)
Goats grazing in pastures are inevitably exposed to parasites – especially gastrointestinal strongyles. In recent years, increasing resistance to deworming medications has been observed across Europe, impacting animal health and the economic viability of...
Symposium on Odors in the Environment 2025
The largest German-language conference on odor and odor assessment takes place every two years. Organized by the Association of German Engineers (VDI), the conference will be held on November 18th and 19th, 2025, in Salzburg.
Award ceremony for the 2025 honorary medal at the BMLUK
During a ceremony held on October 30, 2025, in the Marble Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig presented awards and professional titles. Our section head, JohannFankhauser, and our Direktor... were also present.
31st Austrian Hunting Conference 2026 - Invitation
Hunting in the EU – Gamekeeping in the context of international agreements and EU policy, March 5–6, 2026, Aigen im Ennstal (Puttererseehalle)
Raumberg-Gumpenstein in 3D
Discover Raumberg-Gumpenstein virtually – on your phone or with VR glasses! It often makes sense to get a feel for the place beforehand – and the easiest way to do this is with a virtual tour. Whether on your PC, phone, tablet, or with VR glasses –...
Thanksgiving 2025
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Harvest Festival was celebrated in the research area. Following Holy Mass in the parish church in Irdning, a small snack was served in Gumpenstein.