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Training for sheep and goat herders 2025

Project leader

Naynar Maria, DIin

DIin Maria Naynar

Sheep and goats

Extensive grazing with small ruminants in alpine regions is of high ecological, social, and economic importance. However, this requires well-trained herders. In cooperation with the Austrian Centre for Bear, Wolf, and Lynx and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein, under the direction of Maria Naynar, offers the first certified training program for sheep and goat herders on alpine pastures in Austria .

In 6 modules , comprising approximately 100 hours, participants will acquire sound theoretical and practical knowledge about the alpine grazing and herding of small ruminants . The course will take place at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein and will also include various excursions.

The course is suitable for beginners and advanced learners and can also be booked in individual modules. Module 1 starts on February 21st and 22nd, 2025 (program subject to change).

Program for modular sheep and goat herding training 2025 at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein

 

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Huber Reinhard

Reinhard Huber

Sheep and goats

 

Knowledge transfer for qualified personnel on alpine pastures with small ruminants and guided grazing

Naynar Maria (2024 - 2025)