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Gallnböck Markus, Ing.

Gallnböck Markus, Ing.

Bio-Ruminant Health
Wels branch office
Austraße 10
4600 Thalheim near Wels
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  • Head of Laboratory
  • Organization and execution of sample examinations (blood, urine, stool, bacterial examination methods)
  • Establishment of new research methods

Project “FERTIG25” – Piglet rearing in the farrowing pen

On organic pig farms, sows predominantly farrow in individual farrowing pens, where the sow and her piglets remain for several weeks. Late...

Project launch AbduStop - Herd-specific vaccines to reduce weaning diarrhea in organic piglets

Post-weaning diarrhea is a multifactorial disease that negatively impacts animal welfare and causes economic losses. The...

CH4-Minus: Long-term effect of feed additives to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

Methane (CH₄) is a gas with a high energy content. It is produced by bacteria during biological processes in the absence of oxygen. If methane remains in the environment for a long time...

Utilization of mushroom residues in organic pig feed

The production and consumption of organic gourmet mushrooms has been steadily increasing in Austria for years. As a by-product of the marketable mushrooms...

Project completion: ZAC – Breeding for E. coli resistance

E. coli resistance: The end of post-weaning diarrhea?! Post-weaning diarrhea and edema disease are swine diseases that cause significant economic losses...

Open stable door day in Thalheim/Wels

The Institute for Organic Agriculture at its branch in Thalheim/Wels regularly opens its barn doors to visitors. From ...

Reduction of dust pollution in organic pigsties - ReduSta

Comparison of methods for reducing dust pollution in the air of organic pig farms. In organic pig farming, dust pollution...

Preservation of biodiversity at the Austrian Livestock Gene Bank

Since February 7, 2025, five new pigs have been in the quarantine barn of the Bioinstitute at the insemination station in Thalheim near Wels. These are...

Project “Sow Condition” – Changing the body condition of organic breeding sows

Both the body structure and the body condition, which refers to the amount of fat cover, change in breeding sows over time....

Project BERKY – Establishing a herd book for the Berkshire breed

Berkshire pigs are among the oldest pig breeds in Europe and originally come from England. Due to the exceptional quality of their meat, the breed is...

New Berkshire boar “Peyton”, fresh semen available now!

With the successful establishment of a herd book for the Berkshire breed, in addition to the boar "Randy" from the Namatjira line, Frischsa is now also registered...

Berkshire Pigs in Austria | Markus Gallnböck #58

A culinary delight deluxe – the irresistible taste experience of Berkshire pork! One of the oldest pig breeds in Europe...

Self-replacement in pig farming

An alternative to purchasing gilts is breeding your own gilts on the farm. This is called "on-farm replacement". Especially in the b...

Daily life in the barn at the Institute for Organic Agriculture Thalheim/Wels

Stable day in Thalheim/Wels; registration at 07242/47011; ...

Securing the future

Regionality is currently the buzzword par excellence. The use of old and rare breeds in agriculture provides traditional and also new...

Berkshire - the "Kobe beef" of pigs

In Austria, the Berkshire pig breed, considered the oldest breed in Great Britain, is relatively unknown. The name derives from the county...

2359: Herbenterosan

Use of plant-based substances (carrot pomace, lignocellulose, herbal mix) to reduce the frequency of post-weaning diarrhea in organic piglets

2365: Veal color

Veal color in whole milk feeding – measures to prevent dark meat color

2387: Genotype comparison

Studies on the suitability of cows of different genetic origins for low-input milk production - part of the EU project SOLID

2396: PigFeed

Feeding behavior of sows and piglets during lactation in different free-range housing systems

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

2956: Protein supply - dairy cows

Influence of protein supply on feed intake, milk yield, rumen and blood parameters, animal health and nitrogen excretion in dairy cows

3517: WT: SafeWastes

Plant-based industrial residues from echinacea, larch, and carrot as a prophylaxis against E. coli diarrhea in weaned piglets

3518: WT: Herbalist

Use of a supplementary feed containing clay minerals, microorganisms and herbs to stabilize intestinal health in piglets

3520: WT: Suckling period

Effect of different rations on the condition, biological performance and reproductive performance of organically raised breeding sows during a 6-week lactation period

3524: WT: Sainfoin

Use of sainfoin hay in the prophylaxis of Haemonchus infections in fattening lambs

3600: WT: ESPLAORG

Use of alternative protein components in organic piglet rearing - Participation in the ICOPP project from CORE ORGANIC II

3624: WT: TERAD

Impact of rationed feeding of piglets on animal health and performance

3626: WT: TG-Pig

Studies on the establishment of a genetic reserve of Austrian insemination boars

3634: WT:GEKAB

Suitability of sprouted broad beans in organic piglet rearing

3648: WT MODAB

Modular organic farrowing pens: Advantages and disadvantages of prefabricated construction compared to conventional construction methods