Feedback from the student council on Science Day February 2026
Dear Mr. Steinwidder, dear Mr. Kogler, dear Mrs. Schindlbacher,
On behalf of the students, I would like to sincerely thank you for the fantastic organization of Science Day! I have received a lot of positive feedback!
Thanks also to all the speakers - the topics were explained in a very exciting and understandable way.
Science Day February 2026
The following topics are being prepared by our researchers:
- Animal health in sheep (Maria Naynar)
- Endo- and ectoparasites in cattle, sheep, and goats (L. Podstatzky)
- The country needs new farrowing pens (Birgit Heidinger)
- Climate impact research in grassland (Andreas Schaumberger)
- Lysimeter and nutrient leaching (Markus Herndl)
- Nutrient efficiency in cattle feeding (Georg Terler)
- Agriculture and Neighborhood (Michael Kropsch)
- Methods for the renewal of grassland stands (Wilhelm Graiss)
- Post-fossil age - necessity and solutions (Christian Fritz)
- Barn construction, permitting procedures and building law (Eduard Zentner)
- Barn climate and animal health in livestock farming (Irene Mösenbacher-Molterer)
- "Animal Husbandry 4.0: Digitalization and Networking (Precision Livestock Farming)" (Magdalena Waldauer)
- Rethinking manure management (Alfred Pöllinger-Zierler)
- Land use and natural hazards (Renate Mayer)
- Cattle health (substitute program) (Julia Schoiswohl)
Handouts for Science Day in February
Popular
3.25 MB
2023-02-09
Science Day January 2026
The following topics are on the program for our first, second and fourth year groups:
- Assessment of basic feed quality
- Introduction to Feed Analysis (Weender)
- Digitization and remote sensing in grassland
- Cattle, methane and climate change
- Cattle fattening systems, fattening and slaughter performance
- Plant breeding
- Land use and nature conservation
- New approaches in pig farming
- Agricultural Atlas
- Biosecurity on the farm
- Cattle behavior and its significance for barn construction
- Roles in agricultural production – values, communication and tactics
- Barn climate and animal health in livestock farming
Handouts for Science Day January 2026
Pictures
Looking back at Science Day September 2025
In September, class 5U visited the branch in Wels and studied rare livestock breeds (artificial insemination and embryo transfer), reproduction on pig farms , EU law for organic farmers , and parasites in pigs . Classes 3A and 5L visited the Moarhof Organic Institute in Trautenfels. For them, the topics of organic forage crops , organic grassland , grazing systems and strategies for cattle, and herd protection for sheep and goats were prepared.
in Gumpenstein was a quieter affair with three classes (2A, 3L, and 3U) participating. The following stations were prepared for these classes:
- Grassland inventory - Inventory
- Grassland inventory assessment - yield
- Analytical instruments
- Indicator plants in grassland
- Cattle, methane and climate change
- Ways to detect feeding and husbandry errors - Milk components
- Adapting cattle feeding and water supply to climate change
- Ways to detect feeding and husbandry errors - animal observation
- Manure, compost
- Behavior of cattle & application to barn construction
- Emissions and immissions from livestock farming
- Feeding sheep and goats
Handouts for Science Day September
Looking back at Science Day June 2025
For the first advanced training course, the 1L and U, the 2L and U and the 4U, the focus in Gumpenstein was on:
- Soil science
- Digitization and remote sensing in grassland
- Meat laboratory and beef meat quality
- Lysimeter and nutrient leaching: Nutrient efficiency in cattle feeding and environmentally friendly livestock farming
- Biodiversity in the vineyard
- Cattle fattening systems, fattening and slaughter performance
- Energy costs and carbon footprint
- Climate impact research in grassland (plot experiments)
- Barn construction, permitting procedures, building law
- Measurement methods for determining nutrients in water
- LCA using the example of Farmlife (dual unit)
- Practical emission calculation for cattle; animal health in cattle farming
- Introduction to the weather station
- Replacement: Livestock protection - sheep and goats
The following stations were prepared for the 4L class at our branch locations in Wels and Lambach:
- Organic - Agricultural Laboratory (TKG, germination rate etc.)
- Organic - Cultivated legumes and sweet potato
- Piglet castration under general anesthesia on an organic pig farm
- Livestock biodiversity at risk
Impressions from Science Day June 2025 (Sarah Polz 1L)
Handouts from the individual stations of Science Day June 2025
Looking back at Science Day February 2025
The Science Day for our students took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Gumpenstein. The following topics were prepared for the 3rd advanced course and the 4th and 5th grades:
- Animal health in sheep
- Endo- and ectoparasites in cattle, sheep, and goats
- The country needs new farrowing pens
- Climate impact research in grassland
- Lysimeter and nutrient leaching
- Nutrient efficiency in cattle feeding
- Agriculture and neighborhood
- Methods for renewing grassland stands
- Post-fossil age - necessity and solutions
- Barn construction, permitting procedures and building law
- Barn climate and animal health in livestock farming
- Animal husbandry 4.0: Digitalization and networking (Precision Livestock Farming)
- Rethinking manure management
- Land use and natural hazards
- Cattle health (substitute program)
Handouts from the individual stations of Science Day February 2025
On January 9, 2025, we held another Science Day – our students exchanged experiences with researchers in Gumpenstein. The following topics were presented and discussed in groups of nearly 20 people:
- Assessment of basic feed quality
- Introduction to Feed Analysis (Weender)
- Digitization and remote sensing in grassland
- Operating equipment for the tractor
- Cattle, methane and climate change
- Cattle fattening systems, fattening and slaughter performance
- Plant breeding
- Land use and nature conservation
- New approaches in pig farming
- Agricultural Atlas
- Analytical instruments
- Cattle behavior and its implementation in barn construction
- Roles in agricultural production – values, communication and tactics
- Barn climate and animal health in livestock farming
- Direktorlesson for the first grades
All first and second grade classes, as well as classes 3L and 3U, participated in January. Many thanks to everyone involved for making this interesting day a success.
Handouts for the Science Day in January 2025:
Pictures from Science Day January 2025
The school's internal Science Day on September 12, 2024, was once again a resounding success – a total of six classes participated: The 5U class traveled to Wels; the second advanced course, 3L, and 3U went to Gumpenstein; and classes 5L and 3A visited the Biology Institute at Moarhof. Despite the rainy weather, spirits remained high.
The following topics were covered at the Science Day in September 2024:
at the Moarhof in Trautenfels (5L & 3A):
- Organic field fodder
- Organic grassland
- Grazing systems and strategies with cattle and
- Livestock protection - sheep, goats
in Wels/Thalheim (5U)
- Organic pig farming: Reproduction on the pig farm
- Rare livestock breeds (AI and embryo transfer)
- EU law as exemplified by organic farming
- Endo- and ectoparasites in pigs
in Gumpenstein (2A, 3L, 3U):
- Grassland inventory - Inventory
- Grassland inventory assessment - yield
- Analytical instruments
- Indicator plants in grassland
- Cattle, methane and climate change
- Ways to detect feeding and husbandry errors - Milk components
- Adapting cattle feeding and water supply to climate change
- Ways to detect feeding and husbandry errors - animal observation
- Manure, compost
- Behavior of cattle & application to barn construction
- Emissions and immissions from livestock farming
Handouts for Science Day September
Photos from Science Day September
We would like to thank everyone who made this unforgettable day possible for our students.
Science Day June 2024
The following topics were presented clearly and practically in 65-minute sessions at Science Day in June 2024 - all handouts can be downloaded for free below:
in Lambach/Stadl Paura:
- Organic farming laboratory (TKG, germination rate...)
- Organic food crops: Legumes and sweet potato
in Wels/Thalheim
- Piglet castration under general anesthesia on an organic pig farm
- Biodiversity at risk
in Gumpenstein:
- Soil science
- Digitization and remote sensing in grassland
- Focus on quality - cattle fattening and meat
- Meat laboratory and beef meat quality
- Lysimeter and nutrient leaching
- Nutrient efficiency in cattle feeding and environmentally friendly livestock farming
- Quality management in the seed sector - experimental field
- Cattle fattening systems, fattening and slaughter performance
- Energy costs and carbon footprint
- Climate impact research in grassland (plot experiments)
- Barn construction, permitting procedures, building law
- Water laboratory - Water parameters
- LCA using the example of Farmlife (dual unit)
- Practical emission calculation for cattle
All handouts for Science Day in June 2024 are available for free download
The following topics were addressed in groups in February 2024:
- Digitization and remote sensing in grassland
- Endo- and ectoparasites in cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats
- New farrowing pens in Austria (findings from the Pro-Sow project)
- Climate impact research in grassland
- Lysimeter and nutrient leaching
- Nutrient efficiency in cattle feeding for environmentally friendly livestock farming
- Agriculture and neighborhood
- Methods for renewing grassland stands
- Post-fossil age - necessity and solutions
- Barn construction, permitting procedures and building law
- Barn climate and animal health in livestock farming
- Animal husbandry 4.0: Digitalization and networking (Precision Livestock Farming)
- Rethinking manure management
- Land use and natural hazards
materials prepared by our scientists be downloaded free of charge by everyone They offer interested individuals and students a brief, up-to-date overview of the respective topic and can also be used effectively and free of charge in lessons at other schools.
Science Day handouts - February 2024
Impressions from Science Day - February 2024
Handouts for Science Day - January 2024
Impressions from the Science Day in September 2023 (Gumpenstein & Moarhof)
Handouts June
Handouts January
4th Science Day in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the 4th Science Day for students of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein took place. As part of the Science Day, students from our institution visited the research areas and gained direct, practical insights into current agricultural research and experimentation.
A cinematic retrospective by Mag. Alexandra Mattarollo
The students of class 2 U - Laura Rießner and Thomas Rauchenwald - give a brief review of the Science Day on January 11, 2023:
As part of this year's Science Day, we had the opportunity to attend various lectures on agriculture. The lectures took place either at the HBLFA Raumberg or at the Gumpenstein research site. We began with a presentation by Dr. Thomas Guggenberger on the topic of "Agriculture Atlas." He introduced us to the atlas he helped create, and we learned a great deal about agricultural statistics and their significance. Immediately afterward, Dr. Andreas Steinwidder presented on "Developments in Organic Farming and a Comparison of the Organic and Conventional Markets." We were able to actively participate in his self-designed survey, and the responses were then discussed together. After a short break, we visited Dr. Elfriede Ofner-Schröck and her assistant in Gumpenstein. There, we learned about "Cattle Behavior and its Application to Barn Construction." We were able to assess the animal welfare situation of the cows in the barn. After lunch, we visited Mr. Josef Kaufmann, where we learned a lot about the methodology of gas chromatography and how these devices can be used to measure, for example, the acid content of silage.
We really enjoyed the day and learned a lot of new things.
We would like to thank all those involved for their many contributions and ideas during the preparation and follow-up, for the interesting questions and the discipline shown in implementing the project.
3rd Science Day in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
To better integrate teaching and research and give our students direct insights into current research work , we developed our Science Days. We take into account the knowledge level of our students and present all our research areas to them in a practical way within the framework of their 3- or 5-year school career.
The researchers prepare specialized stations , summarize the topics concisely, and actively involve the students in the respective subject matter. This includes, for example, tasting, measuring, collecting data, documenting, evaluating, reflecting, and discussing the findings.
The prepared documents are compiled be downloaded free of charge below They offer interested individuals and students a brief, up-to-date overview of the respective topic and can be used, for example, in the classroom.
Key topics from September 14, 2022
Six classes are scheduled for Science Day on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The fifth-year environmental studies class the branch of our biology institute in Wels , where they explored various topics.
- Organic pig farming,
- artificial insemination / embryo transfer,
- EU law as exemplified by organic farming and
- parasites in sheep and goats.
The fifth agricultural training course and the third advanced training course to our organic farming institute at Moarhof in Trautenfels . There they had a
- an introduction to organic forage crops and organic grassland . In addition, there are also...
- Grazing systems and strategies with cattle as well as
- Herd protection for sheep and goats was presented in theory and practice.
The second advanced training course and the third-year students in agriculture and the environment will be held in neighboring Gumpenstein . Their topics include...
- Grassland area (inventory and assessment, fertilizer guidelines),
- Animal health aspects (metabolic diseases in dairy cows, udder health, calf diseases),
- Environmental issues (energy saving potential on the farm, cattle - methane and climate change, emissions and immissions from livestock farming) as well as the
- Behavior of cattle and the
- The handling of manure and compost has been implemented in a practical manner.
We would like to thank all those involved for their preparation and follow-up work, for the interesting questions, and for their disciplined implementation.
HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein - School for life & research for the future !
Impressions from Science Day
Handouts from our speakers
Handouts from our speakers, February 2023
Handouts for Science Day - September 2022
Handouts for Science Day - June 2022
Review of the first Science Day
Michelle Strebenitzer and Georg Weinhandl from the 3ALG class provided us with the video
