On April 30, 2024, the Institute for Animal Nutrition, Animal Food and Nutrition Physiology (TTE) of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna visited the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Secretary General Dr. Johann 's Abentung at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein Climate change, extreme weather events, changing eating habits, international competition, price pressure also in the quality segment, securing self-sufficiency and...
Experience alpine pasture management in practice - on the Schafalm Hauser Kaibling Discover the importance of controlled grazing and herd protection on alpine pastures in Austria, especially on sheep and goat pastures.
On Friday, April 26, 2024, Bio AUSTRIA successfully organized the third Austrian Organic Livestock Day together with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein at the Rotholz State Agricultural College in Tyrol.
Neurinos is developing the next generation of sensor technology and artificial intelligence in the animal production chain together with farmers, renowned research institutions and food manufacturers. Robust and affordable systems...
The first part of the crash course for shepherds on sheep and goat pastures took place on April 19th and 20th. At the Medau farm, the main focus on these two days was the animal: normal behavior, correct handling of the animal, animal-related...
Preservation of endangered livestock breeds – very successful On April 18th. The Austrian animal breeding managers from all federal states met at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. At the center of the seminar of the Austrian Society...
Climate change in focus On April 8th, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was involved in the ORF2 program “Thema”. The article entitled "Summer in April" reported on alternative cultures in view of the higher temperatures as a result of...
The LFI Steiermark is again offering a ZLG hoof care basic course at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein under the direction of Robert Pesenhofer. The course starts on January 28, 2025.
The children's animal protection conference, which is initiated by the state of Styria and carried out in cooperation with the association "Tierschutz macht Schule", is intended to make children aware of the needs of animals and to provide them with animal protection knowledge...
The 17th Scientific Conference on Organic Farming took place from March 5th to 8th, 2024 at the Justus Liebig University of Giessen (JLU). Under the motto “Agriculture and nutrition – transformation only makes sense together” around...
The Austrian Working Group for Grassland and Livestock Industry has published new ÖAG information on the subject of organic clover and alfalfa grass - recommendations on plant cultivation, harvesting, preservation and feeding. Thankfully,...
On March 23, 2024, the Universalmuseum Joanneum in Trautenfels Castle opened the exhibition on the topic “Man, World and Things – A Region Tells the Story”. The special exhibition enables a dialogue on regionally specific topics that...
Indicator plants for the soil water balance in cultivated grasslands as important bioindicators for the rapid assessment of the soil water balance Our contribution to World Water Day on March 22, 2024 - Andreas Bohner, Head of the...
Shepherds have to cope with a wide range of tasks in alpine farming and need comprehensive knowledge of how to implement them in practice. In a 4-day practical course, participants learn the basics of guided pasture management...
Our skiers were again very successful at the department ski championship. Last Friday, the departmental ski championships of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and...
Research projects with farm animals, such as those carried out at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, sometimes fall under the Austrian Animal Experimentation Act, for example when blood samples are taken for experimental purposes. The relevant expertise...
In 2018, the process to include the “Traditional Hay Milk Industry in the Alpine Arc” in the FAO’s agricultural world heritage site was started at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The application process was intensive, although all...
Women as researchers and knowledge brokers, strong-willed, determined students at the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Institute for Agriculture Raumberg-Gumpenstein For more than 75 years, the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
Organic Livestock Day 2024 - for organic farmers and everyone who wants to become one: “The Organic Livestock Day gives us the opportunity to discuss our research results directly with the farmers and...
Our Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig visited us on March 4, 2024 under the motto “Shaping the future - agricultural teaching and research in tune with the times”. At the Higher Federal Teaching and Research Unit Raumberg-Gumpenstein, over 80...
As part of the cooperation with the LfL in Bavaria, which has been running for several years, colleagues visited our Bio-Institute location in Lambach/Stadl-Paura. As part of our joint experiments on lentil cultivation, suitable...
On March 8, 2024, the Electric Fence Action Day will take place at the LFS Kobenz together with the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein.
Research and teaching in tune with the times - the 2023 annual report and the supplementary brochure on the 2023 publications and implementation activities provide an impressive overview of the activities of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. In...
The job of food manager often forms the link between agriculture and consumers. It is very important to have in-depth knowledge of agricultural production processes. The study...
As part of the 2024 winter conference under the motto "We live innovation as a tradition", the grassland and livestock farming day was held in Raumberg-Gumpenstein on February 1st, 2024. We would like to thank you for the good visit and the successful...
On January 26th, 2024, the 1st Weide-GPS workshop took place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, where Reinhard Huber welcomed 26 participants. In addition to the shepherds and people in charge of the alpine pastures, almost all of the well-known companies involved in...
Last year, exciting exchange visits took place between Argentine and Austrian family businesses and highlighted the challenges facing animal farmers.
On January 20th, 2024, the comparison ski race between our office and the BML, which has been held for more than 20 years, took place on the Planneralm. With postcard weather, but very wintry temperatures (-18°C at the summit in the morning),...
Fully slatted flooring in pig farming is currently in the public eye. With the ruling of the Constitutional Court published on January 8, 2024, shortening the transition period until banning...
The examination for the 3rd diploma course in functional claw care to become an instructor took place on January 13th, 2024. In addition to a written test, the graduates also had to complete a practical part.
The IBeSt+ project is a legally anchored/required research project that was started in November 2023. The implementation is an extension of the IBeSt project, which has existed since the end of 2021. In the...
The new ÖAG technical information “Organic clover and alfalfa grass” is ready. Clover and alfalfa grass are an integral part of agricultural crop rotation. In organic farming, nitrogen fixation and the soil-improving effects are achieved through this...
Animal welfare and the labeling of agricultural products are becoming increasingly relevant to society. The FarmLife Welfare Index developed at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein assesses the animal welfare potential on dairy farms...
In April 2024, the current calculation of the ecological breeding information (ÖZW) for potential breeding bulls of the Fleckvieh and Brown Swiss breeds was carried out.
Professional hoof care makes a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. The basis for working as a hoof trimmer is sound training. At the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein...
The project “Didactic evaluation and dissemination of the FarmLife educational concept” (FarmLife Education II) was successfully completed in December 2023. The primary goal of the scientific activity is the didactic...
The HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management (BML) to collect current data on the type of animal husbandry. The purpose of this survey is to provide representative...
