Innovative alpine pasture management through targeted grazing with sheep for the sustainable management of the Alpine cultural landscape
The development of land management in the alpine regions is dramatic. In view of this fact and the expected need for future use (energy problems, food requirements), the alpine region must...
Influence of feeding dairy sheep and goats on the nutrient efficiency, environmental impact and economics of milk production compared to dairy cows
The aim of this project is to collect comprehensive and holistic data on milk production with sheep and goats.Further development and testing of a measuring system for quantifying atmospheric nitrogen deposition in a soil/plant system
The common determination methods for the quantification of N deposition from the atmosphere are “wet and dry-only” and “bulk collector”.
Comparison of CCM automatic feeders for piglet rearing
The “CCM-Auto” project is a practical test in which, for the first time, a direct comparison of 12 corn-cob mix feeders for piglet rearing is carried out under the same conditions (on one farm).
Improving the population of intensively used organic meadows by introducing meadow bluegrass
Intensively used grassland is characterized by a high cutting frequency (more than three uses per year) and a high nutrient turnover. Since needs-based and frequent fertilization is necessary on such areas,...
Assessment of a new type of deep box with a rubber base using an animal positioning system
In this project, a comparison was carried out between a conventional straw-manure mattress and a new deep box variant with a rubber base using a new animal positioning system. In a further...
Influence of a change in feed on the mid-infrared spectrum of cow's milk
Mid infrared (MIR) spectra are currently used to analyze the classic milk ingredients as part of the periodic milk production monitoring of cows.
System comparison - influence of full pasture or stable feeding on milk production in the mountain areas of Austria
Efficient use of land and cost-effective production are the basis for economical dairy farming. The project therefore aims to examine two globally widespread milk production systems under Alpine...
Strategies for reducing the use of concentrated feed in organic dairy farms in the mountain areas of Austria
In an implementation-oriented research project, strategies are to be developed and implemented that contribute to a targeted reduction and minimization of the use of concentrated feed in dairy farming. In collaboration between research,...
Functional feed for cows
Functional feed for cows - added value as nutritional value Duration: 2013 - 2015 Sparkling Science is a research program of the Federal Ministry of Science and Research that takes an unconventional approach that is unique in Europe...