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Podstatzky-Lichtenstein Leopold, Dr.

Podstatzky-Lichtenstein Leopold, Dr.

Bio-Ruminant Health
Wels branch office
Austraße 10
4600 Thalheim near Wels
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  • Coordination and execution of animal health experiments in ruminants in organic farming
  • Contact point for questions regarding animal health in organic farming
  • Development of a database on animal health issues in organic farming

Successful completion of the basic hoof care course

Proper hoof care is a key component of animal health, performance, and welfare in cattle farming. Regular and...

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, European...

Studies on the effect of copper sulfate on endoparasites and metabolism in goat kids (WT copper sulfate)

Investigations on the effects of copper sulfate on endoparasites and metabolism in goat kids. Goats are susceptible to parasite infestations, but must...

Parasite management in grazing goats

Grazing goats contributes significantly to animal welfare and health. However, it also increases the risk of infections with...

Studies on the avoidance of food-grade concentrated feed components in organic dairy cattle feeding (By-Product)

The efficient use of scarce resources is one of the major future issues in agriculture. This is especially true in organic dairy farming...

Pasture innovations – Important project results for practical application

The "EIP Pasture Innovations" project was launched to meet the increased demands on pasture farming, particularly in organic agriculture...

EPG project - Investigations into possible animal- and environment-related influences on the burden of pasture parasites in sheep

Between 2019 and 2021, the research project DaFNE 101539 used 20 young sheep each of the Jura sheep and Tyrolean mountain sheep breeds with good genetic foundations...

ZLG basic hoof care course starting in January 2025

The LFI Styria, under the direction of Robert Pesenhofer, is again offering a basic course in hoof care at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.

Bio-Institute at the international scientific conference on organic farming

The 17th Scientific Conference on Organic Agriculture took place at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) from March 5th to 8th, 2024. The theme was...

3. Successfully completed diploma course to become an instructor in hoof care

On January 13, 2024, the examination for the third diploma course in functional hoof care for instructors took place. In addition to a written test...

Successfully completed basic hoof trimmer training course

Professional hoof care makes a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. The basis for the work of a hoof trimmer and...

Parasites and climate change - what awaits us - 26. Podcast

Is the parasite burden changing due to climate change? Reports from recent years indicate an increased prevalence of non-native parasites...

New ÖAG information for agriculture - Pastures for young cattle

Optimal rearing is the prerequisite for healthy, productive, and long-lived cattle.

Diploma course for instructors of functional hoof care

The project aims to promote animal welfare, animal health, and economic efficiency in cattle farming; a certificate course for instructors in functional...

Pasture parasites in goats in Austria: Resistance monitoring and development of sustainable control strategies for practical application

Project objective: The aim of this research project is to record and track the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in the gastrointestinal strongyles of goats...

Further information on full pasture grazing

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Sainfoin

The presence of gastrointestinal worms in sheep flocks causes health and economic damage. To keep the worm infestation low, ...

Forest sheep

In recent years, enormous efforts have been made to preserve endangered livestock breeds. Forest sheep are ideally suited for...

EPG Milk

In goat milk production, infestation with endoparasites poses a major challenge for farm managers, especially when the goats are grazing...

ParaVerm

Pasture grazing provides a system with inexpensive feed that can also contribute to promoting animal health. Parasites can...

CompCap

In dairy goat farming, pasture grazing is viewed critically, and many farms practice indoor housing. However, even among farms that keep their goats indoors...

Paralamm

Eimeria can cause diarrhea in lambs, which can lead to high losses even in organic farming operations. Quite a...

Goat pasture

Dairy goat farming has increased enormously in recent years. The new EU organic regulation mandates pasture grazing for goats...

Composting of goat manure - survival rate of parasites

Influence of turning in the composting of goat manure on the survival rate of parasites...

Use of herbal products and endoparasite activity

Comparative studies on the use of herbal products and their effects on endoparasite infestations in grazing ewes and fattening lambs. ...

Educational initiative for animal health

Due to the demand for training opportunities, educational and consulting products for the field of animal health in organic farming were created. ...

Studies on the use of a supplementary feed based on herbs and spices

In dairy sheep and dairy goat farms, endoparasites cause health problems and reduced performance. Deworming the animals is therefore a...

Investigations into acute parenchymatous mastitis

Peracute to acute parenchymatous mastitis requires rapid and optimal treatment. Without optimal treatment, toxicity...

Impact of the DCAB concept on the health of dairy cows and their calves

Hypocalcemic parturient paresis is in most cases feeding-induced and therefore often (at least theoretically) avoidable...

2387: Genotype comparison

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

2416: ILWA

Mother-calf lamb fattening with purebred forest sheep and the crossbreed Forest Sheep x Ile de France on extensive pasture

2430: TG Low-Input

Development of farm-specific strategies to optimize animal health on low-input dairy farms as part of the low-input education program

2455: Pasture height

Influence of pasture height on milk yield of cows on full pasture in short grass pasture systems

2913: Profitability - Oxen fattening

Influence of the basic feed and feeding intensity on fattening and slaughter performance, meat quality and profitability of steer and heifer fattening

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

3524: WT: Sainfoin

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

3527: WT: Parakraut

Investigations into the use of a supplementary feed based on herbs and spices with regard to endoparasite regulation in dairy sheep and goat herds

3560: WT: Paralamm

Influence of a herbal mixture on parasite activity and weight development under lamb fattening conditions

3578: WT: Goat pasture

Feed intake, milk yield and parasite load of dairy goats in indoor housing or half-day pasture

3581: WT: Esphorn

Studies on endoparasite regulation in dairy goats through grazing on plant stands containing sainfoin and bird's-foot trefoil

3588: WT: CompCap

Influence of turning in the composting of goat manure on the survival rate of parasites

3604: WT: EpgMilk

Influence of different deworming regimens on the excretion of parasite stages and on the milk yield of goats

3610: WT: Pasture-ph

Transition feeding to pasture - Investigations into the pH value and temperature of the rumen contents of dairy cows during the transition from barn to full pasture management

3629: WT: Kurana

Targeted selective treatment of young goats under short-grass pasture conditions

3656: WT KB Goat

Introduction of artificial insemination in Austrian goat breeding

3676: WT Orange

Supplementation with orange peel oil and its effect on parasitic egg shedding in goats (Bachelor's thesis supervision)

3677: WT Sperm

On the sperm quality of frozen sheep semen: Comparison of two sperm concentrations (Supervision of Bachelor's thesis)

3678: WT Grapefruit

Influence of grapefruit seed extract on the hatching rate of parasitic third larvae (diploma thesis supervision)