Newsletter - Project EU4Shepherds
The 2nd newsletter is online and provides information about further steps and key data of the EU4Shepherds project.
Additional organic bull recommendations on our homepage
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein Organic Institute has been bundling the breeding bull recommendations for organic dairy farms for years and passing them on to the practice free of charge.
2022
Sustainability research to secure the nutritional basis of our ruminants
With 1.34 million hectares, grassland is the largest agricultural crop in Austria.
2022
EIP – grazing project started
The starting signal for the EIP project “Pasture Innovations” was given at the end of March, just in time for the start of grazing. The results of the project are intended to provide new knowledge about pasture farming for a large number of ruminant farms.
2022
Promote soil life in permanent grassland
Soil fertility depends critically on the number, diversity and activity of soil organisms.
2022
Land4Water - green spaces instead of concrete deserts!
Best practice for World Water Day! Although temperatures are rising, flooding is also increasing. A good option for natural retention areas are green spaces with different uses. These “Greens...
2022
Annual report on activities for 2021
The annual report on the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein's activities in 2021 can be read and downloaded here as a full text version.
2022
Review of the online information day on the topic of “stable and hall construction”
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the online information day on the topic of “stable and hall construction” took place by Haas Agrarbau.
2022
Hohenlehen technical school visiting Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On March 7, 2022, the graduating class of the Hohenlehen Technical School paid a visit to the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
2022
Review of the 10th Austrian Horse Conference
An anniversary of a slightly different kind - this is how the equine conference took place for the first time in a hybrid form with the option to participate online and on site.
2022-03
Eco-efficiency of dairy farms in the Mur and Mürztal
In 2021, the research group “Eco-Efficiency of Agricultural Production Systems” developed a new methodological concept for the eco-efficiency assessment of agricultural operations and presented it as part of a peer-reviewed paper...
Animal Highlighted Article - February 2022
The technical article "Short confinement of sows after farrowing, but not pen type affects live-born piglet mortality" by Dr. Heidinger Birgit and Dr. Kristina Maschat as the first author was named “Highlighted Article - February 2022”...
2022-02
Review - Electric Fence Action Day
Electric fence instead of barbed wire
2nd Organic Livestock Day 2022
The second Austrian Organic Livestock Day will take place this time on Friday, April 29th at the HBLA Origin in A-5161 Elixhausen in Salzburg. It's all about successful and location-adapted organic animal husbandry.
New ÖAG brochure: Getting started with pasture farming - tips and tricks for success
The “Organic Agriculture” specialist group, under the leadership of Priv.-Doz. Dr. Andreas Steinwidder published the specialist information 1/2022 on the topic “New publication: Getting started with pasture farming, tips and tricks for success”....
Sugar hay in calf feeding – first results published in the Journal of Dairy Science
At the end of 2021, a research project was completed in which the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein (Institute for Livestock Research) and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Institute for Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Substances)...
2022-01
FarmLife BD - Biodiversity assessment concept
The aim of the FarmLife Biodiversity (FarmLife BD) project was to develop a system for assessing the effects of different forms of agricultural management and management on biodiversity on the farm...
Compensation areas for forest pasture separation on acidic sites - better feed is possible with little effort
The separation of forests and grazing rights in Austria is widespread and involves enormous time and financial effort. In order to compensate for the loss of grazing rights in forests, areas are usually cleared and...
Harvesting methods for seed material from species-rich grassland - a long-term comparison
Species-rich grassland in the form of extensive pastures and meadows represents important biodiversity hotspots in our cultural landscape, but unfortunately many areas have already been lost as part of the intensification of agriculture....
Dissertation on the importance of long-term observations in grassland experiments
Grassland is a versatile and important element of the Austrian cultural landscape and, in the form of hay meadows and pastures, not only serves as a feed base for livestock farming, but also with soil protection, water balance and biodiversity...
Emission reduction through manure additives - results for "Mooseck Sohle 6-7"
Project goal: Various manure additives will be examined for their emission and odor reduction potential, product application in practice and user safety.
Artificially inseminate goats?
Most people only know about artificial insemination (AI) for cattle, and possibly also for pigs. The technology is also used on other farm animals, such as goats. We now offer goat insemination courses at our branch in Wels.
First diploma course to become an instructor in functional claw care successfully completed!
On December 16th - 17th, 2021, with a delay due to Corona, the first final exam for the diploma course to become an instructor in functional claw care, which started in 2020, took place under the technical direction of Robert Pesenhofer (European...
2021-12
Christmas thoughts
Just a few more days and the Christ child will be at the door.
Current news from teaching and research
In the download area (please scroll down) you will find the current newsletter from teaching and research. Design: Schönthaler Doris
Black-headed earthworm - When poop piles become a problem
Project goal: regulating the black-headed earthworm or preventing an infestation
Regional food sovereignty - look here
In cooperation with Trautenfels Castle and the Liezen regional management, we are able to offer you the latest issue of the cultural magazine “Da Schau her” to browse through. The chosen topic focus "On regional...
Circular milk production in Lungau
Project objective: The selected companies were participants in the “Reine Lungau” pilot project, which aimed to produce high-quality dairy products and close production and nutrient cycles within the project region...
LIFE WolfAlps EU: Meeting with young hunters
Project goal: Improved coexistence of wolves and humans in the Alpine region
Soil quality in organic pig farming
The floor is probably the most often underestimated part of a stable building. As a functional part of a bay, this component must meet the requirements for lying comfort, sure-footedness, ease of cleaning and longevity...
Research must not be an end in itself
What are the priorities of the new director Johann Gasteiner in the school and research area of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein? This current interview with our director Dr. Johann Gasteiner was in “Neues Land” on November 25th, 2021...
Soil on the test bench - soil compaction
The aim is to determine soil compaction - a frequently used measurement is the storage density. This, in turn, is essential for calculating carbon and nutrient reserves in the soil.
Successful completion of the first basic course in hoof care in 2021
The first basic course in hoof care took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein for students from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, as hoof health is an important focus in livestock farming.
FarmLife News: Concept presentation for the biodiversity assessment of agricultural businesses
On November 16, 2021, an expert discussion by the netzwerk zukunftsraum land LE 14-20 on the topic of “Representing biodiversity in the product” took place (https://www.zukunftsraumland.at/veranstaltungen/9708). As part of the event...
Environmental assessment concept – simply explained
As part of the “Digitization in Agriculture” cluster, financed by the Austrian Rural Development Program 2014-2020, new technologies are being tested in practical use.
Video – Farm4More Life Project – This is being researched
Climate change and the increasing demand for animal foods are major challenges for the earth and humanity. Agriculture is directly affected by these developments, but it can also...
Award for apprentice Florian Kern
Florian Kern was assigned to the “Institute for Organic Agriculture & Livestock Biodiversity” during his training as an agricultural skilled worker at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Dipl. Veterinarian Dr. Johann Gasteiner - Director of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On November 1st, Dr. Johann Gasteiner appointed as the new director of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. Dr. Johann Gasteiner grew up on his parents' dairy farm in Gaishorn. He studied and worked at the veterinary school...