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

J. Esquerda: "BAT are always technically and economically viable"

J. Esquerda: "BAT are always technically and economically viable"

23rd January 2024 - News

The choice of the technique to apply in each case will be conditioned by the level of emissions reduction to be achieved, as well as other technical and economic factors.


Manuel García: "We lead the way, and other countries follow"

Manuel García: "We lead the way, and other countries follow"

16th January 2024 - News

The quality of Spanish pork and the professionalism of the Spanish pork sector have positioned this food in more than 100 markets.  


JM. Cajal: “The Swing R3 Tube helps to get the piglets off to an excellent start"

JM. Cajal: “The Swing R3 Tube helps to get the piglets off to an excellent start"

11th January 2024 - Success stories

The Pucero farm, located in Alcubierre (Huesca), has a capacity for 4,200 fattening pigs.


How is the development of the ASF vaccine progressing?

How is the development of the ASF vaccine progressing?

19th December 2023 - News

The EU VACDIVA project, led by Professor José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno, analyses the different possibilities for testing the vaccine in a controlled, natural habitat.


Will I have to reduce the number of animals coming into my feedlot?

Will I have to reduce the number of animals coming into my feedlot?

12th December 2023 - News

The new Royal Decree 159/2023 includes a modification for fattening farms regarding the minimum free space required for animals.


Canada is established as a pork producer-exporter

Canada is established as a pork producer-exporter

21st November 2023 - News

The Canadian pork sector has a modern and technified structure, which has allowed it to position itself and be internationally recognised. 


Optimising evaporative cooling efficiency

Optimising evaporative cooling efficiency

14th November 2023 - News

Cellulose evaporative panels contribute to maintaining optimal temperatures inside houses and improving animal well-being.


PRRS Rosalía. Evolution, impact and current situation

PRRS Rosalía. Evolution, impact and current situation

07th November 2023 - News

The main problem in PRRS control is that no single, exclusive tool works in all field situations.


Technical study
High efficiency of plastic electric heated plates

High efficiency of plastic electric heated plates

31st October 2023 - Studies

Rotecna's electric plate consumes between 14% and 23% less energy than other models made of stainless steel-coated polymer.


Aragón triumphs in the 30th edition of the Porc d'Or Awards

Aragón triumphs in the 30th edition of the Porc d'Or Awards

23rd October 2023 - News

With 13 statuettes, Aragón becomes the community with the most awards, followed by Catalonia, with 9 including the Porc d'Or with Diamond, and Galicia, also with 9 awards.


The Porc d’or awards celebrate their 30th anniversary

The Porc d’or awards celebrate their 30th anniversary

17th October 2023 - News

The gala will be held in its city of origin, Lleida, with new awards for sustainability, lactation management and the One Health award. 


Challenges and opportunities of biogas production

Challenges and opportunities of biogas production

10th October 2023 - News

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the main benefits of the anaerobic digestion process. 


D.C.: “With Dositronic G, we’ve increased the piglets born alive”

D.C.: “With Dositronic G, we’ve increased the piglets born alive”

04th October 2023 - Success stories

With a capacity for 1,200 sows, the farm works with Rotecna’s electronic feeding system in gestation and farrowing.


A year without zinc oxide on our farms

A year without zinc oxide on our farms

28th September 2023 - News

After removing the use of ZnO to prevent post-weaning diarrhea, experts in the pork sector should use alternative tools to maintain optimum health status.


Technical study
Effects on feed administration frequency on lactating sows and piglets

Effects on feed administration frequency on lactating sows and piglets

18th September 2023 - Studies

Albert Pijuan, in his degree thesis, evaluates what effects the frequency of feed administration can have at the production level in sows and piglets. 


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