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

Selecting the right climate controller for swine barns

Selecting the right climate controller for swine barns

05th March 2024 - News

Precise temperature and humidity control, efficient ventilation management, user-friendly interfaces and energy efficiency are key factors.


Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest pork producer

Brazil, the world’s fourth-largest pork producer

27th February 2024 - News

In 2022, pork production stood at 5.2 million metric tons.


Rotecna expands its catalog with climate control solutions

Rotecna expands its catalog with climate control solutions

21st February 2024 - News

The company has signed an agreement with Munters, a world leader in energy-efficient climate and air treatment solutions.


How can we minimize fattening costs?

How can we minimize fattening costs?

05th February 2024 - News

The management of the fattening phase is the one that has the greatest economic impact on production, so correct feeding management can lead to significant savings.


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.  


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.


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.


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