Crossbreeding in suckler cows - effects of breed or crossbreeding on suckler cow and calf
Suckler cow farming plays an important role in preserving the cultural landscape, especially in Austrian grassland areas. Due to the extensive meat production without any significant use of concentrated feed (= “meat from grass”)...
Mother cow – adjust the weaning date to the feed basis!
Research results from Raumberg-Gumpenstein show that suckler cows also need to be cared for in line with their needs. Under- or over-conditioning has a negative effect on fertility, similar to that of dairy cows. At...
Save with pasture concentrated feed!
Current research results from Raumberg-Gumpenstein confirm that incorporating pasture feed into the ration has advantages and great potential. Hourly or half-day pastures can also be managed as short grass pastures and are...
Influence of ration composition on the mid-infrared spectrum of cow's milk
As part of the scientific work, the influence of ration composition on the mid-infrared spectrum of cow's milk will be examined using a wide range of data from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
LUBIO project
LUBIO - Land use, climate change and biodiversity in cultural landscapes Program: Earth System Sciences (ESS) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Duration: 2015-2018 Land use and climate change are important causes of...
Healthy Alps Project
Healthy Alps - Alpine landscapes in climate change: Influence of land use changes on regulating ecosystem services, biodiversity, health and well-being Program: Earth System Sciences (ESS) of the Austrian Academy of...Scientific support of the HCB remediation in the Görtschitztal
Current state of knowledge (data from domestic and foreign literature): HCB (hexachlorobenzene) is a synthetic product without natural occurrence. The fungicidal effectiveness of HCB has led to its worldwide use as...
Dairy cattle types in bull fattening - performance, meat quality, efficiency and economic viability of Holstein genotypes and Simmental cattle
Austrian beef comes primarily from Simmental bulls that are intensively fattened. Male calves from dairy breeds (Holstein, Braunvieh, etc.) are sold in Austria due to their poor quality compared to Simmental...
Quality and heavy metal content in roe deer, red deer and chamois in spring and autumn
Due to its composition, game meat is one of the most valuable foods. It is fine-fibered, tender, low in fat and cholesterol, and rich in protein, making it a good alternative to meat from farm animals...
Young Science seal of quality for the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
Awarding of the Young Science seal of quality for research partner schools 2014 On November 17, 2014, the BG/BRG Stainach and the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein were awarded the...