project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
Suitability of high-yielding Holstein-Friesian cows for ecological husbandry with reduced use of concentrated feed and grazing
Objectives
The aim of the project is to convert a conventionally managed high-performance herd of the Holstein Frisian breed with a milk yield of 11,000 kg per cow per year to organic farming and to ensure an energy and protein supply for the cattle at the site for an annual yield of at least 9,000 kg through the farm's own basic and concentrated feed production according to organic farming principles.
Activities
Conversion measures for animal welfare in accordance with the requirements of organic milk production in the Type MPA 1930 dairy cattle facility for keeping 650 cows including offspring are to be taken into account. Clinical and laboratory diagnostic parameters and the use of an innovative assistance system for intensive animal health monitoring are to be tested. In addition, 500 hectares of irrigation area are to be integrated into feed production without polluting the groundwater body with nutrients.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014DE06RDRP023 Germany - Rural Development Programme (Regional) – Thuringia
Ort
- Main geographical location
- Sömmerda
EUR 264 189.00
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
Contacts
Project coordinator
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Enrico Bergmann
Project coordinator
Project partners
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Bürgel GbR Eckstedter Hof
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IAK Agrar Consulting GmbH
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JenaBios GmbH
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Justus-Liebig-Universität
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Qnetics GmbH
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Thüringer Landesamt für Landwirtschaft und Ländlichen Raum TLLLR
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Thüringer Tierseuchenkasse
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Tierarztpraxis Riemann
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