Blog - June / 2026


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

What happened after the last ASF crisis in Spain?

What happened after the last ASF crisis in Spain?

30th June 2026 - News

The eradication of African swine fever (ASF) in 1994 marked a turning point that triggered a profound transformation of the Spanish pig sector.


Technical study
The welding of Rotecna panels guarantees their strength and durability

The welding of Rotecna panels guarantees their strength and durability

23rd June 2026 - Studies

A test program ensures that the welding process for Rotecna panels is reliable under real-world conditions.


M. García: “With Silotronic, it is safer, and more precise to know the feed left in each silo”

M. García: “With Silotronic, it is safer, and more precise to know the feed left in each silo”

18th June 2026 - Success stories

Located in Berlanga del Duero (Soria), the Sierrecillas farm has 13 Silotronic to control the feed level of the silos in real time.


What indicators distinguish the most efficient pig farms?

What indicators distinguish the most efficient pig farms?

11th June 2026 - News

The profitability of a pig farm increasingly depends on its ability to measure, interpret, and act upon key production indicators.


Debunking the myths of the pig industry

Debunking the myths of the pig industry

09th June 2026 - News

The gap between what many believe about pig farms and what actually happens on them continues to fuel numerous myths about the sector.


Six months of fighting African swine fever in Catalonia

Six months of fighting African swine fever in Catalonia

05th June 2026 - News

The Catalan Government confirms 11 new positive cases in wild boar while maintaining surveillance deployment to contain the disease.


Key strategies to reduce the impact of slurry on swine health

Key strategies to reduce the impact of slurry on swine health

02nd June 2026 - News

Reducing the impact of slurry requires a combined approach that integrates operational management, facility design, and environmental control.