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

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

Munters CELdek 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.


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. 


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.


What are the advantages of filtration systems?

What are the advantages of filtration systems?

07th September 2023 - News

https://www.rotecna.com/en/blog/biosecurity-the-most-tool-important-in-controlling-prrs/Filtration systems represent a good return on investment, especially on farms located in areas with a high density of pigs.


The Porc d'Or Awards celebrate 30 years with outstanding novelties

The Porc d'Or Awards celebrate 30 years with outstanding novelties

30th August 2023 - News

Rotecna is a premium sponsor of the awards that recognize the good work of farmers.


The Philippines recovers its pork  production, after ASF

The Philippines recovers its pork production, after ASF

24th August 2023 - News

The entry of ASF and the arrival of COVID-19 had a strong impact on the country's swine sector, which accounts for more than 50% of Philippine livestock activity.


What changes do the new slurry application regulations entail?

What changes do the new slurry application regulations entail?

25th July 2023 - News

The norm focuses on fertilization and sustainable soil nutrition control. 


Keys to nutrition at weaning

Keys to nutrition at weaning

18th July 2023 - News

The transition from a liquid diet to a solid diet is one of the main challenges that piglets must face in one of the most demanding stages of their lives. 


Discover the winners of the Porc d'Or Ibérico Awards 2023

Discover the winners of the Porc d'Or Ibérico Awards 2023

03rd July 2023 - News

The farms of Castilla y León have added 20 statuettes, and those of Extremadura 7.


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