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Lumpi | Cattle

We found Lumpi and his sister Muna in a stable in Bavaria. Cattle rescuer Christian Kögl was originally there because of a cow that was suffering from severe knock-knees. When he looked into the calf pens, he discovered the twins standing side by side. It quickly became clear that Muna needed urgent help as she…

Cassi | Cattle

In 2007, Gut Aiderbichl in Henndorf near Salzburg was visited by an elderly farmer who wanted to ask Michael Aufhauser for help. He had lost track of things and unfortunately could no longer manage the hard work on his farm. He had also failed to meet the legal requirements, which meant that his animals were…

Bernadette | Cattle

Aurochs are considered to be the progenitors of around 500 breeds of cattle that we still know today. However, the wild form of the aurochs died out around 1627 and with the last specimen, a primeval witness to the Stone Age also died. During the turmoil of the Second World War, two brothers set themselves…

Momo | Cattle

An Aiderbichler woman used the opening of the parrot house in 2015 to approach Michael Aufhauser with a request. She heard about three poor Galloway cattle that were not doing well at all. They were severely neglected and the owner was constantly annoyed by the veterinary office, which was always on his doorstep. Michael Aufhauser…

Spächtli | Cattle

A shy cow was roaming the forests of Switzerland. The three-year-old cow had escaped from her owner and had been on the run ever since. Many Swiss people contacted Gut Aiderbichl after the story became known and asked for the poor cow to be taken in - because it was becoming increasingly likely that she…

Charly | Cattle

Bull Charly was born on a dairy farm. As is customary, he was separated from his mother immediately after birth. He was incredibly sad and didn't want to drink. An animal lover found him and took care of him from then on: ... while I was stroking him, I promised him that I would do…

Smoki,Photos | Cattle

Even though many farmers nowadays have to give up or switch to other, more efficient cattle breeds, there are still individualists who are committed to cattle breeds that are threatened with extinction. But rarity does not protect against an uncertain fate. But for Schnuffy,Pina and Smoky,Photos there was a solution - Gut Aiderbichl Kilb.

Michaela | Cattle

When a picture reached us in January 2013, we stared at it in bewilderment. A cow was walking fearfully and confused through a cemetery. Local residents had taken the picture and animal lovers had sent it to us. We immediately tried to find out who the cow belonged to and what exactly had happened. When…

Nikki | Cattle

Many families and animal lovers opt for a vacation on a farm every year. What attracts them is the idyllic setting, tranquillity and closeness to the animals. This closeness can be life-changing for many people when they find out that the cute little calf in the calf pen has to be fattened up or sent…

Oskar | Cattle

Experts described the situation of a farmer from the Dirndl Valley in Lower Austria as completely hopeless when he approached us with a big request. He had lost track, could no longer manage the work alone and now the authorities had become aware of him. His cattle were to be culled. Michael Aufhauser and Dieter…

Sissi | Cattle

A farmer from Henndorf am Wallersee gave up, because the dairy industry was becoming unrelenting - too much work for too little pay. Survival is hardly possible these days. Three of his last cattle were allowed to move into Gut Aiderbichl and retire. Please support us with a sponsorship so that we can continue to…

Arabella | Cattle

Exactly what every farmer fears happened to the owner of Arabella and her fellow cows: The cattle shed went up in flames and almost everything inside fell victim to the fire. 125 dairy cows died in agony in the flames and only seven were able to escape from the building. Arabella was lucky, but the…