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

Rotecna becomes part of SKIOLD Group

Rotecna becomes part of SKIOLD Group

20th July 2020 - News

SKIOLD has acquired Rotecna (the “Company”) from its founder and two financial sponsors, Talde Private Equity and Oquendo Capital.


Technical study
How we should feed the sows in farrowing?

How we should feed the sows in farrowing?

15th July 2020 - Studies

The intake pattern affects both the total feed intake and the mobilisation of reserves of lactating sows.  


Measures to face the coronavirus in our company

Measures to face the coronavirus in our company

08th July 2020 - News

Since the start of the Covid-19 health crisis, Rotecna has had a Monitoring and Action Committee. Besides, antibody tests have been carried out on all workers.


The Australian pig sector becomes more technical

The Australian pig sector becomes more technical

30th June 2020 - News

In recent years, pork sales have grown by 8% and the total is expected to continue increasing.


Technical study
Tips and recommendations for handling fattening pigs

Tips and recommendations for handling fattening pigs

25th June 2020 - Studies

In the regular job of a fattening keeper, both physical and mental tasks must be performed.


R. Gallart:

R. Gallart: "In slurry management we do things because they work"

23rd June 2020 - News

Solid-liquid separation is a system that will have to be implemented on any farm that wants to go further in the treatment of its slurry or wants to differentiate itself. 


What we have demonstred with the coronavirus crisis

What we have demonstred with the coronavirus crisis

16th June 2020 - News

The Spanish swine sector has demonstrated its solidarity and efficiency in an unusual situation, never before seen.


Swing R3, new models with greater feed capacity

Swing R3, new models with greater feed capacity

11th June 2020 - News

Rotecna continues to bet on the development of its successful range of Swing R3 hoppers with the launch of three new models with a higher capacity.


F. Borque: "Sooner or later, free maternities will prevail"

F. Borque: "Sooner or later, free maternities will prevail"

09th June 2020 - Success stories

The farm located in Tauste, Zaragoza, has 1,550 sows and works with a free maternity system in the new sites installed in 2019.


Keys to the Hong Kong pork market

Keys to the Hong Kong pork market

03rd June 2020 - News

Pig production in this Chinese region is concentrated on 43 farms, so most pork is imported.


Technical study
How to avoid abnormal behavior in pigs

How to avoid abnormal behavior in pigs

29th May 2020 - Studies

Redirected behaviors: normal behaviors and movements that are directed towards a stimulus that is not normal.


Efficient biosecurity measures in a pig farm

Efficient biosecurity measures in a pig farm

26th May 2020 - News

Biosecurity is the best tool available to the sector to reduce the risk of disease entry and its spread.


Technical study
Strategies to reduce the environmental impact of slurry though feeding

Strategies to reduce the environmental impact of slurry though feeding

19th May 2020 - Studies

We can achieve a reduction of 40-50% in nitrogen and 25% in phosphorus through feed.


D. García:

D. García: "The pig is the experimental animal with more expectations"

15th May 2020 - News

CREBA, which started its activity four years ago, has a modern facilities for biomedical research with pigs.


Pig production grows in South Africa

Pig production grows in South Africa

12th May 2020 - News

The increase in local pork production and the rise in the price of beef and lamb has provided pork with a perfect setting for its development.


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