Blog - October / 2019


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

Carlos Albuixech: "Tecnapur is a straightforward, low-consumption system"

Carlos Albuixech: "Tecnapur is a straightforward, low-consumption system"

29th October 2019 - Success stories

The farm of Carlos Albuixech, located in Quesa (Valencia), has 184 mothers and 2,100 weaning places, and is a clear example of environmental sustainability.


What impact has ASF had on China's pig production?

What impact has ASF had on China's pig production?

22nd October 2019 - News

The Asian nation is the world's largest pork producer, with just over 54 million tonnes in 2018, representing almost 48 % of world production, according to data recorded by ICEX.


New fence por NI-2 mobile

New fence por NI-2 mobile

17th October 2019 - News

Rotecna expands its range of possibilities in the design and management of maternity wards with the launch of the fence for the mobile Ni-2.


A. Landa:

A. Landa: "The Swing R3 has enabled us to improve feed conversion"

14th October 2019 - Success stories

Opting for innovative, efficient products is the main strategy of growth for the the Mexican company RYC Alimentos, which owns a pig farm with more than 40 years of history.


The activity of the swine sector in Bolivia grows

The activity of the swine sector in Bolivia grows

10th October 2019 - News

The biggest Bolivian city, Santa Cruz, is the largest producer of pork, with 80% of total production


Technical study
How can we maximize feed intake in lactating sows?

How can we maximize feed intake in lactating sows?

07th October 2019 - Studies

The Feeding Ball, a simple and effective mechanism to minimise the loss of fitness during lactation


Technical study
Parameters for assessing pig welfare

Parameters for assessing pig welfare

02nd October 2019 - Studies

Awareness of animal welfare issues emerged in Europe in the 1960s and has since not only been consolidated but has also increased significantly throughout the EU with projects such as "Welfare Quality®".