SCHAUMANN documents the development of grassland on representative areas of the Hülsenberg estate with the ripeness test.

The Baxter daughter Orla (GP-83) has reached the milestone of 100,000 kg lifetime production after approximately 200 days of lactation in her fifth lactation.

At the invitation of SCHAUMANN, eleven members of the Young DLG Group of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Bernburg paid a visit to the Gut Hülsenberg. The guests were given an insight into the history, structures and services of the farm.

In der letzten Woche hat der Landeskontrollverband Schleswig-Holstein die 2019-er-Leistungszahlen seiner gut 2.600 Mitglieds-Milchviehbetriebe veröffentlicht. Gut Hülsenberg konnte sich dabei auf außergewöhnliche Art und Weise auszeichnen.

Here you can find our videos about ensiling of grass at Gut Hülsenberg. Learn more about determining the right time for cutting, choosing the right silage additive and silo management.

The Holstein herd of Gut Hülsenberg is one of the herds with the highest lifetime milk yields of cows in Germany in 2019. The lifetime milk yield is 21.7 kg of milk per day.

In Issue 1/2022 of Elite, a German magazine for dairy farmers, Gut Hülsenberg, its dairy herd and the herd's high performance are “in focus”.

Exactly 21 days after the first cut, the second cut was harvested. Thanks to the good water supply in recent weeks, yields are above average at 10-12 t DM/ha.

Gut Hülsenberg optimally completed its first grass cutting from May 18 to 20 despite a very short time frame.

Maize harvesting at the Hülsenberg estate has been completed. Despite an initially difficult maize year with a pronounced cold spell and drought, very good yields and quality were achieved.

You can find out more about what is going on on the estate, as well as an archive of reports from past years, on this page.

The Landeskontrollverband Schleswig-Holstein (State Monitoring Association Schleswig-Holstein) has published its annual statement 2017. The dairy herd of Gut Hülsenberg, with on average 198 cows, defended its top position in its size category.

The prolonged drought before the second harvest at Hülsenberg Estate resulted in low yields with high sugar contents. Protection against subsequent warming became even more important.

In spring 2018, Frauke, who was sired by Aaron, exceeded the 150,000 litre milk mark and in doing so set a new lifetime yield record at the Gut Hülsenberg.

Gut Hülsenberg shows how climate-friendly milk and biogas production can go hand in hand: greenhouse gas emissions have been further reduced since 2012 through more efficient feed production, optimal nutrient utilisation and healthy, long-lived cows.

In perfect weather, the first harvest was harvestet at Gut Hülsenberg on May 13 and 14. The silage additive bonsilage FIT G was used. 

The 1st cut for 2017, which had been treated with bonsilage SPEED G, was opened again after a short ensiling period, as planned. The good appearance and pleasant smell evident as soon as the silo was opened were already indicative of impeccably high silage quality

The maize harvest at Gut Hülsenberg was a success. Not only the yield, but also the quality of the silage was impressive.

The Gut Hülsenberg dairy herd once again performed very well in the annual report of the Schleswig-Holstein State Control Association. The lifetime production is particularly striking.

Rye WPS was harvested at Gut Hülsenberg, because the rye had ripened prematurely with very poor grain development after weeks of drought

This year’s Farmer’s Day of the Kreisbauernverband Segeberg (District Farmer’s Association Segeberg) was held at Gut Hülsenberg on 5th July 2019.

The persistent wet weather means many farmers are having problems storing or spreading their slurry. The storage capacities in Schleswig-Holstein are virtually exhausted. Therefore, the decision was taken together with the contractor Blunk to reactivate the lagoon on Gut Hülsenberg

H. Wilhelm Schaumann bought Gut Hülsenberg in 1953 in order to be able to intensify practice-oriented research trials. The estate, located in Wahlstedt in the district of Segeberg, today comprises about 700 ha arable land, a dairy farm with about 222 cows, and two biogas plants.

Gut Hülsenberg is where research meets practice – the estate has been home to ISF Schaumann Research since mid-2013. Gut Hülsenberg serves as a venue for seminars and training events that allows participants to gain valuable direct insights into the operating conditions of a working farm.

In our videos about maize ensiling you will learn more about silo management, the inventory audit for finding the optimal harvest time and the selection of the right silage additive.

The Gut Hülsenberg dairy herd stood out once again in the soon-to-be published State Monitoring Association Schleswig-Holstein (LKV SH) annual report for its outstanding figures.

Gut Hülsenberg has once again achieved a top position in the coveted list of Germany's top herds by lifetime performance.

With top performances, Gut Hülsenberg once again secures a top ranking.

Gut Hülsenberg is the No. 1 farm in Schleswig-Holstein in terms of lifetime production in the size category 200-399 cows.

On this page you will find videos about cattle husbandry at Gut Hülsenberg. Find out more about our calves, young animals and lactacting cows.

Learn more  in our videos about cattle husbandry and feeding concepts as well as grass silage at Gut Hülsenberg.

Would you like to visit Gut Hülsenberg? You will find all the necessary information on this page.

At Gut Hülsenberg, optimal conditions for animal welfare have created the ideal conditions for maximum performance. The 222 dairy cows produce an impressive 13,686 kg of milk per cow. With four Lely A5 milking robots, Gut Hülsenberg is at the cutting edge of technology. The stables for dry cows, young cattle and calves have also been modernised.
The outdoor farm at Gut Hülsenberg supplies the livestock and is responsible for stable disposal, feed, manure and repairs.

When H. Wilhelm Schaumann bought Gut Hülsenberg, his primary goal was to promote the close interaction between research and practice.

Gut Hülsenberg was a typical value-adding operation with relatively poor soils and a high livestock density and therefore offered ideal conditions for the development of effective feed concepts.

Over several decades, the estate was gradually developed into an internationally renowned research and communication centre.

The dairy cow herd on Gut Hülsenberg once again increased its performance substantially in the recently completed 2016 recording year.

The maize harvest on Gut Hülsenberg started on 9 October 2017. Poor weather with more than 100 mm of rain had delayed the harvest by a good two weeks.

Auf Gut Hülsenberg wurde das mehrtägig gute Wetter genutzt, um den 3. Schnitt einzufahren und die Wintergerste zu ernten.

In order to test the transferability of the results from model trials to practical biogas production, a 776 kW field test biogas plant is located at Gut Hülsenberg.

As a positive side effect of our research on the efficient operation of biogas plants, Gut Hülsenberg now produces sufficient climate-neutral electricity to cover virtually all of the power needs of the Schaumann plants.

The highly favourable weather conditions with adequate warmth and rain ensured that grass regrew quickly after the 1st cut.

On May 17 and 18, the first harvest was harvested at Hülsenberg Estate under optimal conditions. Since the silage was to be reopened after just two weeks, bonsilage SPEED G was used as a silage additive.

A new barn providing space for 100 calves in three different sections was built in 2013. Calf rearing on Gut Hülsenberg follows the clearly defined goal of providing intensive feeding to fully utilise the animals’ substantial growth potential and promote their resistance to disease.

The Communication Centre at Gut Hülsenberg provides a space for exchange, interaction and professional dialogue in a unique setting.

The import of Holstein Friesian cows in 1966 was a true milestone in the company’s history, which also revolutionised Holstein breeding in Germany.

The foundation of the SCHAUMANN feed consultancy service and the establishment of the Hülsenberger Gespräche in 1965, which have since developed into an international, interdisciplinary specialist forum for progressive agriculture, also constituted important developments.

Other significant milestones include decisive contributions to the development of caesarean sections for the production of SPF piglets and artificial insemination as well as a wide range of product innovations, from the Phosphoral minerals concentrate to complex active agents for animal nutrition.

The core of the estate's dairy operations is the dairy herd consisting of 220 cows. The conversion to milking with 4 milking robots took place in 2019 in connection with a comprehensive expansion. Milking is performed with 4 Lely Astronaut A5 milking robots. A new fresh cow area for approx. 30 animals was also created.

Heifer rearing management and feed basis determine the age at which heifers first calve and the milk yield they achieve throughout the subsequent years of their productive life. Intensive feeding in the early months of a calf’s life in particular establishes a solid basis for high lifetime yield and fitness.

From arable farming to grassland management: the agricultural operations at Gut Hülsenberg combine modern farming practices with a responsible approach to soil and resources.

The latest LKV Report 2025 confirms the consistent performance of Gut Hülsenberg. With a high daily milk yield and another top ranking, the farm is one of the leading dairy farms in the country.