Emission-related, process-related and forage production-related evaluation of various manure distribution techniques in grassland
An evaluation of the impacts of emission technology, process management and feed production in various liquid manure distribution techniques in meadows The grassland-based, livestock farms begin the new field work year every year...
Test of the pickup rake technology from Reiter and the new round baler “Impress” from Pöttinger
Test of pickup swathing- and a round bale press technology From the point of view of optimal fodder preservation, the harvesting of grassland fodder should take place without earthy fodder contamination and the highest possible area performance and low...
Assessment of the slip resistance of different rubber mat coverings
Assessment of skid resistance of different rubber floor in free stall barns Many products for rubberized walking areas in stables, especially outdoors, are not sufficiently slip-resistant, which can lead to dangerous situations for the...
Survey on manure management from agricultural animal husbandry in Austria
Surveys on manure management from agricultural livestock farming in Austria An Austria-wide survey on manure management with the acronym “TIHALO II study” (animal farming in Austria) was completed in 2018. Included...
Experimental workshop on the topic of protective forests and flood protection in torrent catchment areas
Elementary school children research natural hazards in Donnersbachwald and learn about the biodiversity in the local mountain forest. What is the protective forest used for and what does a healthy forest look like? What does a tree need to live and grow, how to protect...
Action program for invasive neophytes around the Grimming
Over the last five years, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein has launched a large action program in collaboration with the Berg-Gumpenstein to eliminate alien, invasive plant species and to raise awareness about the Grimmig...
Integration of the eco-efficiency tool FarmLife into the agricultural education landscape in Austria
In preliminary projects, the farm management and life cycle assessment tool FarmLife was intensively revised - especially in terms of practicality and applicability in teaching. The application of FarmLife is intended to be used in agricultural...
Recording and optimizing the lying time of dairy cows; Lying monitoring II
Animal welfare can sometimes be described by the average length of stay. It is also directly related to animal health, longevity and profitability. In some cases, the lying times of dairy cows...
Efficacy of buturphanol as a supplement to intramuscular anesthesia using ketamine and azaperone for piglet castration - BUKEST
Intramuscular injection anesthesia is a way to castrate piglets as painlessly as possible.
Immission and emission measurements of bioaerosols in poultry and pig stables
The aim of this project is to determine the current status of emissions and immissions of bioaerosols and fine dust particles in the area of animal husbandry facilities using various measurement strategies. For the assessment of...