The "Certified Hoof Care Course – Basic Course" at the HBLFA was once again offered this semester Raumberg-Gumpenstein . The course was held in cooperation with the LFI Styria and was led by Robert Pesenhofer (European Hoofcare). from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein contributed Johann to the training. Häusler, Dr. Leopold Podstatzky-Lichtenstein, and Dr. Elfriede Ofner-Schröck
The course provided comprehensive fundamentals of functional hoof care, knowledge of hoof diseases, and practical skills for proper treatment and prevention. The participants successfully completed their final examination on March 12, 2026.
We congratulate the graduates and wish them much success and enjoyment in their future work in hoof care.
Further links
Diploma course for instructors in functional hoof care
Certification course in hoof care, basic course
Team
Johann Häusler
Cattle fattening and product quality
Dr. Elfriede Ofner-Schröck
Institute leadership Organic Farming & Livestock Biodiversity



