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

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How can we manage the water consumption of the sows?

How can we manage the water consumption of the sows?

16th February 2021 - Studies

An electro-valve to offer water depending on the feed dispensed and an at-will water supply system outside the feeder are an excellent option.


J. Ferradas:

J. Ferradas: "Plastic panels are the best option"

11th February 2021 - Success stories

This 2020 Jorge Ferradas decided to diversify his livestock sector presence with a fattening farm with capacity for 2,000 animals located in Rodeiro (Pontevedra).


Farm to fork, the path to sustainable food

Farm to fork, the path to sustainable food

04th February 2021 - News

Among the sectoral challenges is the fight against antibiotic resistance, with the prospect of reducing the sale of antimicrobials for livestock by 50% in 2030.


Rotecna, on of the 500 leading companies according to CEPYME

Rotecna, on of the 500 leading companies according to CEPYME

27th January 2021 - News

Rotecna has been included for the fourth consecutive year in CEPYME's ranking of the 500 leading growth companies in Spain.


Denmark, the main European producer and exporter of piglets

Denmark, the main European producer and exporter of piglets

19th January 2021 - News

Changes in the structure of the sector have allowed Danish pigs to become one of the largest producers and piglet exporters.


New technologies for early detection of diseases

New technologies for early detection of diseases

12th January 2021 - News

The VIGIASAN project  aims to develop a livestock surveillance system through movement patterns that can detect infectious diseases early.


Rotecna innovates with the creation of a new software department

Rotecna innovates with the creation of a new software department

05th January 2021 - News

The implementation of the new technologies on farms has increased production figures.


À. Peretó:

À. Peretó: "With Dositronic, the sows’ dorsal fat is more consistent"

16th December 2020 - Success stories

With 1. 800 sows, the farm located in Isona (Lleida) works with electronic feed in maternity and confirmed gestation.


Importance of biosecurity in the fight against PRRS

Importance of biosecurity in the fight against PRRS

10th December 2020 - News

This virus, which only affects the pig species, is typified as the virus that generates the most economic losses in the pig sector.


Keys to improve energy efficiency in fattening farms

Keys to improve energy efficiency in fattening farms

26th November 2020 - News

The fattening phase is the last link in the production chain and, although it is considered the simplest, it is of vital importance since future profits or losses in the process depend on it.


Branch dejections. Fertilitzant or residue?

Branch dejections. Fertilitzant or residue?

17th November 2020 - News

Solid-liquid separation is the first step in reducing nitrogen and phosphorus from farm slurry or for subsequent treatment systems.


Optimize production with Rotecna electronic feeding systems

Optimize production with Rotecna electronic feeding systems

12th November 2020 - News

Rotecna has an outstanding offer in electronic feeding systems for sows in farrowing and gestation.


Pig production grows in Mexico

Pig production grows in Mexico

29th October 2020 - News

The high consumption of pork in Mexico offers an excellent market niche to large exporters.


Rotecna incorporates virtual reality in the development of its products

Rotecna incorporates virtual reality in the development of its products

22nd October 2020 - News

With virtual reallity, we can visualise the product developed from a very inital stage. 


I + Porc, Spanish cluster of pig producers

I + Porc, Spanish cluster of pig producers

15th October 2020 - News

The Spanish cluster of pig producers has developed several actions with the aim of improving the competitiveness of a key sector in the Spanish economy.


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