Studies on the occurrence of acute disorders in cattle
Around the time of calving and in the following first 6-8 weeks of lactation, dairy cows are exposed to particular stress, which leads to an increased occurrence of metabolic diseases, especially ketosis...
Influence of the physical structure of grass silage
The project aims to examine the influence of the particle length of grass silage on feeding and rumination behavior, rumen physiology as well as feed intake and nutrient supply. Further information
Extensive suckler cow farming - effects on animal health, fertility, calf development
The reform of the EU agricultural policy (2003) will lead to a further increase in suckler cow farming (quota increase, no decoupling, etc.).
Influence of pasture or stable farming on green fodder intake
In Austria, around half of the dairy cows are kept on pasture between May and October.
Influence of day and night grazing on the green fodder intake of dairy cows
Experiences and results of the research project BAL 12 01/98 (influence of pasture or stable keeping on green fodder intake) showed that climatic effects (particularly high daytime temperatures) increase the feed intake of pasture cows...
Feeding strategies in organic pork production
The project aims to examine the suitability of grass and corn silage for organic pig fattening. Both biological performance data and meat quality parameters (intramuscular fat content, meat color, melting point...
Agricultural resources: pig farming catfish
At the Wels-Thalheim site, around 30 breeding sows are housed under organic farming conditions to provide piglets for research purposes. Both free farrowing and group suckling are practiced. The stables were...
Austrian gene bank for endangered livestock breeds
Representative semen depots are created from at least 25 father animals that are as closely related as possible to all 30 Austrian rare farm animal breeds worthy of preservation.
Agricultural resources: Moarhof
The primary goal of the Moarhof agricultural resources is to provide an optimized basis for planning and implementing all precise tests as well as to ensure an intact teaching operation for the practical teaching of...
Imparting regionalized knowledge with the help of a network of transfer companies in organic farming
The overarching project goal is the creation and further development of location-related know-how on the basis of suitable transfer attempts, combined with a rapid, efficient and, if possible, loss-free transfer of the...