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Eduard Zentner, Eng., Department Head

Eduard Zentner, Eng., Department Head

Animal husbandry systems, technology and emissions
Gumpenstein
Altirdning 11
8952 Irdning-Donnersbachtal
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Head of Department

  • Influence of husbandry methods, stocking density, bedding, feeding technology and water supply on the barn climate
  • Development of the minimum building physics requirements for the different ventilation systems
  • Investigations for the hygienic assessment of stable ventilation systems
  • Determination of the air permeability of materials for pore ventilation
  • Determination of reproducible key figures and parameters for assessing barn climate
  • Development of methods for visualizing air currents
  • Conception of measurement programs and procedures for determining foreign and harmful gases in barn air
  • Quantification of odor and noise emissions from livestock farming
  • Review of the minimum requirements under animal welfare law from a technical and legal perspective
  • Analysis, interpretation and evaluation of applicable farm animal welfare standards
  • Lessons: Agricultural engineering and construction as well as rural development

Experience catalog for the IBeSt project available free of charge for pig farmers and interested parties!

The IBeSt project ("Innovations for existing pig rearing and fattening facilities in Austria – for the benefit of animals and humans") has been...

Experience catalog for the IBeSt project available free of charge for pig farmers and interested parties!

The IBeSt project ("Innovations for existing pig rearing and fattening facilities in Austria – for the benefit of animals and humans") has been...

Kick-off meeting for the "Heimathuhn" project in Kremsmünster

On February 5, 2026, the kick-off meeting for the "Heimathuhn" (Home Chicken) project took place at the Eiermacher GmbH company premises in Kremsmünster. The aim of the project...

Symposium on Animal-Technology-Environment (TTU Conference) on May 20/21, 2026

The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the third symposium “Animals – Technology –...” on May 20th and 21st, 2026.

New VDI guideline 3894 sheet 3: Emissions and immissions from livestock facilities - feed, feeding and emissions

At the end of 2025, VDI Guideline 3894 (Emissions and immissions from livestock facilities) was expanded to include Part 3. VDI 3894 Part 3 deals with...

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...

Review of the Styriabrid general meeting

The annual general meeting of the Styriabrid producers' association took place on July 4, 2025, in St. Veit am Vogau. Numerous members as well as...

Review of the TTU Conference 2025

The Animal-Technology-Environment Symposium took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein from May 14th to 15th, 2025 in the Grimming Hall of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...

PigAir3: New research project launched to reduce emissions in pig fattening

How can emissions in pig farming be sustainably reduced without compromising animal health or fattening performance? This central...

Professional exchange with Bavarian colleagues

In February 2025, a team from the Department of Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology and Emissions at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein visited the Bavarian...

Great interest in the workshop on dust reduction!

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, almost 30 pig farmers with animal welfare-oriented barns met for a workshop at the HBLFA Raumberg-G...

Poultry research

In addition to the pig research barn, the Institute for Animal, Technology and Environment operates a barn for investigating gaseous emissions (ammonia...

Research on emissions/immissions at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

The Institute for Animals, Technology & Environment deals with emissions and immissions that arise in livestock farming and lead to conflicts...

Testing of techniques for air conditioning stables

The Department of Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology and Emissions is a testing body in accordance with Section 8 Paragraph 1 of the Specialist Agencies/Husbandry Systems Ordinance (FstHVO) for state...

Pigs - Research Stable

The pig research facility in Raumberg-Gumpenstein is the only fattening facility in Austria and one of the few such facilities in Europe...

Testing of hose ventilation systems for climate optimization in livestock barns

Modern animal husbandry systems must meet the individual needs of the animals and enable economical and ergonomic work...

Project IBeSt_Plus “Evaluation of Austrian pig fattening farms with different husbandry systems with regard to animal welfare and economics”

The IBeSt+ project is a legally mandated research project that was launched in November 2023. Its implementation...

Animal welfare and emission reduction – (not) a contradiction – Podcast 46

Animal welfare barns reduce emissions similarly to exhaust air purification. In the largest research project to date in Austria in the field of pig emissions, ...

Visit to Styriabrid in Raumberg-Gumpenstein

On November 21st, Styriabrid officials took part in an excursion to Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The 14 participants were first led by Birgit Heidinger...

Results of the Life project “Farm4More”

Both climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose significant challenges for society and the...

Results of the Life project “Farm4More”

Both climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose significant challenges for society and the...

Animal - Technology - Environment Conference (TTU Conference) on May 14th/15th, 2025

The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the second symposium “Animals – Technology –...” on May 14th and 15th, 2025.

Animal - Technology - Environment Conference (TTU Conference) on May 14th/15th, 2024

The Institute for Animals, Technology and Environment at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein invites you to the first specialist conference “Animals – Technology – ...” on May 14th and 15th, 2024.

Tips for the existing poultry house - 38. Podcast

Making existing poultry houses climate-resilient: Heat stress can become a major problem in poultry farming during the hot summer months...

New technology for the barn - project two-fluid nozzle system

A novel system for spraying water and versatile additives can help reduce dust levels in bedded livestock stalls...

Project meeting EIP-Agri SaLu_T

On June 5, 2023, all stakeholders involved in the project met at HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for a final meeting of the "Clean..." project.

Pig farmers (women and men) top informed

On May 24, 2023, 25 pig farmers from Styria visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for a professional excursion on the topic of "Current ...

Review - Conference on Emissions Assessment in Agriculture 2023

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Heat stress in the pig herd - 15. Podcast

Heat stress in pig herds – effects and potential. With regard to animal welfare and animal protection, cooling in the area of ​​breeding sows is crucial...

Scientific publication on the EIP-AGRI project SaLu_T

Recently, promising initial results from the EIP-AGRI project SaLu_T were published in an international scientific journal.

New housing system for fattening pig farming

Within the framework of the EIP-Agri project track, a new housing system for fattening pigs was investigated in the SaLu_T project. ...

Conference on Emissions Assessment in Agriculture 2023

The conference "Emissions Assessment in Agriculture 2023" will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. ...

The new climate-fit cattle barn - 08. Podcast

What to consider when building a new cattle barn: The planning phase of a barn already determines whether the climate parameters in the barn will be suitable...

50 years of Styriabrid

Colleagues from the Animal Husbandry Systems, Technology & Emissions department, at the invitation of Styriabrid, participated in the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, August 27, 2022...

Livestock Welfare Conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein

This year's farm animal welfare conference in Raumberg-Gumpenstein took place on May 18, 2022. ...

Review of the online information day on the topic of "barn and hall construction"

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the online information day on the topic of "Barn and Hall Construction" was held by the company Haas Landwirtschaftsbau. ...

Livestock Welfare Conference 2022

The traditional farm animal welfare conference will take place again at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein on May 18, 2022.

Video – Farm4More Life Project – This is what is being researched

Climate change and the increasing demand for animal-based foods pose major challenges for the Earth and humanity. Agriculture...

EIP Project SaLuT – Clean air in animal production

High emissions and resulting immissions regularly lead to conflicts with local residents and pose a threat to Austrian livestock farming...

Construction Conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein 2021 - Summary available

This year's Raumberg-Gumpenstein construction conference took place as a web conference from May 19-20, 2021. ...

Heat stress in cattle husbandry

Review of the LANDWIRT online seminar "Cattle Day 2021" from May 26, 2021 on the topic: "Cooling, ventilation, shading: What you can do structurally" ...

Podcast with engineer Eduard Zentner on the topic of barn development

As part of AMA's marketing efforts, media partner "Über den Tellerrand" invited Mr. Eduard Zentner to speak on the topic of "Barn Development in Agriculture...".

Summer, sun, heat stress: How to keep your cattle productive

Online seminar Cattle Symposium ...

Web conference: Construction conference Raumberg-Gumpenstein

This year's Raumberg-Gumpenstein Construction Conference will take place as a web conference from May 19-20, 2021. We cordially invite you to attend.

Odor and ammonia emissions from pig fattening under the application of different emission reduction strategies

Project PigAir II: From an environmental perspective, livestock farming is a key focus when it comes to identifying "the polluters" and taking action...

Odor and ammonia emissions from poultry farming

Odor and ammonia emissions from poultry farming under the application of different emission reduction strategies. A significant influence...

Partial final report on larvae breeding for feed production

Emissions from broiler farming and larvae breeding: Under the direction of the Global 2000 Environmental Research Institute, a study will take place from 2018 to 2021 in the region...

Online conference on emissions assessment in agriculture 2021

Webinar on the topic of "Emission assessment in livestock farming" ...

They are conducting research so that all animals can have a good time

The federal and state governments are investing heavily in animal-friendly Tasch. But who decides what constitutes animal welfare? A tour of a barn provides some answers....

Pilot project experimental barn: Exhaust air scrubbers for fattening pig barns

From an environmental perspective, livestock farming has recently been a focus when it comes to identifying "the polluters" and demanding action...

First research project on bioaerosols in livestock farming

Currently, a study is taking place under the direction of the Diagnostic and Research Institute for Hygiene, Microbiology and Environmental Medicine at the Medical University of Graz, in cooperation with...

Investigation of a stable air generator for its emission-reducing effect in the animal area

Livestock farming in several Austrian federal states, and indeed in neighboring countries, faces enormous problems regarding emissions...

Investigation of a feed additive with regard to emission reduction and performance data

The goal is to research and establish emission-reducing options in the animal sector, creating a win-win situation for both animals and the environment.

Investigation of a feed additive with regard to emission reduction and performance data, taking into account the IPPC guideline

The goal is to research and establish emission-reducing options in the animal sector, creating a win-win situation for both animals and the environment.

Effects of different feed rations on emissions from poultry farming

The current discussion in the agricultural sector, especially concerning particulate matter, emissions, nitrates, etc., repeatedly leads to...

Investigation of ventilation systems in pig barns with regard to animal health

In a collaborative project between HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, 25 agricultural businesses, and Schirnhofer Ges.mbH, the aim is to...

Assessment of farrowing pens - barn climate and thermoregulation behavior

In a large-scale, modular project in collaboration with the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences...

Organic barn construction brochures

As part of a project by the Austrian Board of Trustees for Agricultural Engineering and Rural Development (ÖKL), practical documentation for the maintenance of...

Use of a pig shower with regard to emissions, daily increases in pig fattening

In a preliminary test conducted in 2005 at the HBLFA Raumberg - Gumpenstein, a low-pressure pig shower, built in-house, was examined for its temperature behavior...

Guidelines for the approval of stables

One consequence of the rapid structural changes in agriculture is that the number of animals in specialized livestock farms is constantly increasing...

2398: Milk efficiency

Influence of the use and live weight of dairy cows on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economic viability of milk production

2400: EmiScrap

Emission-related optimization of manure scraper systems in cattle free-stall barns

2425: PIGAIR

Emission minimization through exhaust air purification systems in pig farming

2426: WiPrax

Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice

2458: Luquasta

Immission and emission measurements of bioaerosols in the vicinity of poultry and pig farms – sub-area HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

2459: WiPraX II

Transfer of scientific knowledge into agricultural practice II

2957: Emission sloping floor barn

Determination of ecosystem- and climate-relevant emissions from an animal-friendly sloping floor housing system for fattening pigs

3477: WT: Pig shower

Use of a pig shower with regard to emissions, daily increases in pig fattening

3577: WT: APC feed additive

Investigation of a protein-reduced feed mixture with included additive – APC – with regard to emission reduction and performance data

3594: WT: Delacon IPPC

Investigation of a feed additive with regard to emission reduction and performance data, taking into account the IPPC guideline

3623: BoxPos

Evaluation of a novel deep box variant with rubber base using an Animal Positioning System

3630: WT: EmiProt

Odor and ammonia emissions from different rations from young hen and laying hen husbandry, poultry and turkey fattening

3633: WT: Millet-GKS

Influence of variety, maturity stage and storage duration of whole-grain millet silage on fermentation gas composition and fermentation losses

3681: WT Insect larvae

Preservation of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae by fermentation and their potential in broiler production