Blog - April / 2020


All the latest information about the pig sector, and Rotecna's activities.

Rotecna is recognized once again as an Innovative SME

Rotecna is recognized once again as an Innovative SME

30th April 2020 - News

Awarded by the General Directorate for Innovation and Competitiveness, it confirms the innovative nature of the company.


What possibilities does the pig offer to human medicine?

What possibilities does the pig offer to human medicine?

23rd April 2020 - News

The latest research has shown that the pig is a great option for medicine, since due to its similarity to people, different parts of this animal's organism can currently be used in this field.


What will the next decade be like for Spanish pig production?

What will the next decade be like for Spanish pig production?

21st April 2020 - News

Spanish pork production has increased by 2% in 2019 compared to 2018, leading the European Union's pig production ranking.


Deciphered the meaning of the grunts of pigs

Deciphered the meaning of the grunts of pigs

16th April 2020 - News

The sounds that pigs make transmit a wide range of information such as the emotional, mood and psychological state of the animal.


Technical study
What are the advantages of working with nests in transition?

What are the advantages of working with nests in transition?

14th April 2020 - Studies

The inclusion of a nest in the weaning pens reduces these shortcomings because it allows us to create a thermal comfort space, free from draughts and with the ideal temperature for the piglets to grow satisfactorily.


Productivity and efficiency, objectives of automated feeding

Productivity and efficiency, objectives of automated feeding

06th April 2020 - Success stories

The Cooperativa Ganadera de Caspe (Caspe Livestock Cooperative) opens a new farm of 3,300 pig mothers in Albalatillo (Huesca). 


Pig Facts: 10 curiosities about these animals

Pig Facts: 10 curiosities about these animals

02nd April 2020 - News

The other side of the pig that few know: clean, intelligent and with a great sense of smell.