Chicks in the henhouse
(c) HBLFA Raumberg‑Gumpenstein

Poultry research

In addition to the pig research barn, the Institute for Animal, Technology and Environment operates a barn for investigating gaseous emissions (ammonia, methane, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and odor) from poultry farming.

In two identical, completely separate compartments, different feeding strategies can be investigated with regard to emissions and their impact on the animals' biological performance. After more than 10 years of scientific research in the broiler poultry sector, the compartments were adapted for laying hens in 2024 – a sector where there is currently little data on emissions. The research questions are being addressed in close cooperation with the Austrian poultry industry, feed producers, and animal nutrition experts.

Team

Heidinger Birgit, Dr

Dr. Birgit Heidinger

Institute Management: Animals, Technology and Environment
Kropsch Michael, BMA

BMA Michael Kropsch

Head of Department for Emissions from Livestock Farming
Subagia Radiitya, DI

DI Raditya Subagia

Deputy Head of Department, Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology and Emissions
Mösenbacher-Molterer, Irene, Eng. MEd

Engineer Irene Mösenbacher-Molterer, MEd

Head of Department for Testing Activities and Experimental Analysis
Lackner Lukas

Lukas Lackner

RIVIT, Institute for Animal, Technology and Environment
Eduard Zentner, Eng., Department Head

Eng. Eduard Zentner

Head of Department for Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology and Emissions

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