Comparison of different temperature measurement methods and measurement locations for measuring ICT in cattle
Measuring the internal body temperature is a simple but very effective method for determining the state of health and is a very good method for the early detection of...
Practical use of the rumen sensor on dairy farms
The aims of this research project are the use of a rumen pH measuring system on dairy farms under practical conditions as well as the corresponding evaluation and interpretation of the results, whereby feeding and performance data of the...
Investigations into an automatic manure removal system for calf boxes
The subject of the planned investigations is a special manure removal system for calf boxes - the Moving Floor. In addition to the user-friendliness, the aim of this project is also to examine the animal welfare aspect of the system....
Assessment of the slip resistance of stable floors
The slip resistance or sure-footedness of activity areas plays an important role for people and animals in preventing accidents. For cattle, an appropriate surface roughness on the movement areas is necessary for the...
Optimization of manure fertilization on meadows by introducing additional organic materials
Manure has the disadvantage compared to solid manure that, due to the lack of straw, there is a low input of organic carbon into the grassland system.
Fatty acid patterns of Austrian alpine, full-grain and shelf milk as well as milk from intensive production
In recent years, the health value of food has become an increasingly important quality factor for consumers. The fat content and fatty acid composition of foods are often mentioned in this context.
Cattle research barn
With the construction of the new cattle research stable at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, completely new experimental conditions that take international research standards into account will be implemented. to the video
Influence of a reduced concentrate supply on the performance of Simmental cows in organic dairy farming
In an implementation-oriented research project, the effects of concentrated feed-reduced organic dairy cattle feeding on annual milk yield, milk yield progression, body condition and live mass progression, concentrate feed requirement,...
Studies on full-grazing dairy cows under alpine production conditions
In dairy farming, regions with full pasture farming (New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) are characterized by the high competitiveness of milk production.
Investigations into acute parenchymatous udder inflammation
Peracute to acute parenchymatous udder inflammation requires rapid and optimal therapy. Without optimal therapy, the intoxication results in either a lethal outcome or the animal survives, but the affected quarter or quarters...