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

Aragon leads the list of winners of the Porc d’Or Awards 2026

Aragon leads the list of winners of the Porc d’Or Awards 2026

02nd November 2026 - News

The gala in Santiago de Compostela brought together more than 650 professionals and recognised the country's leading pig farms for their productivity, longevity, sustainability and animal health.


How to prepare pig farm facilities between batches?

How to prepare pig farm facilities between batches?

29th October 2026 - News

Good planning of cleaning, maintenance and inspection tasks makes it possible to make the most of the sanitary downtime, correct deficiencies and prepare the rooms for the arrival of the next batch.


Pest control on pig farms: a guide to rodents and flies

Pest control on pig farms: a guide to rodents and flies

22nd October 2026 - News

Early detection of rodents and flies and action to address their breeding and harbourage sites help reduce health risks and feed losses on the farm.


J. Esquerda: “ECOGAN makes it possible to transform farm data into useful information”

J. Esquerda: “ECOGAN makes it possible to transform farm data into useful information”

20th October 2026 - News

The first months of ECOGAN's implementation in Catalonia confirm the tool's potential to improve farms' environmental management.


Sow longevity: keys to reducing the replacement rate

Sow longevity: keys to reducing the replacement rate

15th October 2026 - News

Keeping sows productive for more cycles makes it possible to make better use of their reproductive potential and reduce the costs associated with replacement.


Denmark is considering changes to its pig production model

Denmark is considering changes to its pig production model

13th October 2026 - News

The new Danish political scenario opens the door to a shift in its pig production model that could have repercussions on the European pork market.


What factors influence non-productive days in sows?

What factors influence non-productive days in sows?

08th October 2026 - News

Analysing when and why they occur makes it possible to detect deviations and improve reproductive efficiency on the farm.


From data to decision-making on the pig farm

From data to decision-making on the pig farm

01st October 2026 - News

Information on feeding, environmental conditions and animals provides a better understanding of the farm and enables more precise decision-making.


J. Font: “Animal health is the factor generating the greatest cost variability among producers”

J. Font: “Animal health is the factor generating the greatest cost variability among producers”

29th September 2026 - News

Beyond market prices, productive efficiency and a good understanding of costs will be crucial to addressing the pork sector's new economic challenges. 


Can a farm produce more with a lower environmental impact?

Can a farm produce more with a lower environmental impact?

24th September 2026 - News

Improved efficiency and the use of new technologies make it possible to increase productivity and move towards more sustainable pig production.


Get your ticket for EUROTIER 2026 with Rotecna!

Get your ticket for EUROTIER 2026 with Rotecna!

16th September 2026 - News

Rotecna will be at EUROTIER 2026 to present its latest innovations in equipment and technology for pig farms.


Why is it important to control biofilm in water lines?

Why is it important to control biofilm in water lines?

15th September 2026 - News

Biofilm can accumulate microorganisms in water lines and compromise water quality, affecting hygiene and health prevention on pig farms.


How can we manage variability within groups during the nursery phase?

How can we manage variability within groups during the nursery phase?

10th September 2026 - News

The way pigs develop after weaning can increase differences within the group and affect its uniformity and subsequent development.


The new map of European pig production: Who is gaining, who is losing and why

The new map of European pig production: Who is gaining, who is losing and why

08th September 2026 - News

ASF, costs, regulation and international trade are reshaping European pig production.


ASF in Barcelona records new cases after two weeks without positives

ASF in Barcelona records new cases after two weeks without positives

03rd September 2026 - News

The detection of five new positive cases brings an end to two weeks without ASF cases in Barcelona, while surveillance and control measures remain in place in the affected area.


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