ROTECNAWORLD NUMBER FIFTY-SIX 2023
TECHNOLOGY YELLOW GRID
GLOBALPIG D. CASTILLÓN: “WITH DOSITRONIC G, THE PERCENTAGE OF PIGLETS BORN ALIVE BY CALVING HAVE INCREASED”
PIGPRODUCTION
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CANADA IS ESTABLISHED AS A PORK PRODUCER-EXPORTER
ROTECNA NEWS ROTECNA STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Nº 56
September 2023
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Just one year after the European Commission banned the use of zinc oxide on farms to prevent post-weaning diarrhoea, the industry continues to adapt to the different challenges it faces, looking for alternative solutions to keep up production in an increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
CONTENTS 4. Rotecna News
Rotecna strengthens its presence in Southeast Asia.
6. Something About Raiers of the Pyrenees.
In this issue of Rotecna World, we analyse, with veterinarian Albert Finestra, this first year without zinc oxide and how the industry has adapted to this new reality. A ban in Spain also came during the reduction of antibiotics and fighting the spread of highly virulent strains of PRRS, such as the Rosalía strain, which has affected the health status of many farms.
8. Technology
In business, we face the year’s final stretch to continue responding to farmers’ needs. For this purpose, this quarter, we travelled to Vietnam to present our electronic feeding system for sows in farrowing, Dositronic M. In addition, we will participate in our country’s leading fairs
14. Future News
and sectorial events in the coming months, such as the International Livestock Fair of Zafra, the Sepor Fair, and the 333 Congress of Facilities and Environment, etc. Furthermore, this year, we want to highlight our participation in the Porc d’Or Awards as premium sponsors. The gala to be held this year on October 20 celebrates its 30th anniversary with novelties, including new awards with which we want to reward animal health, sustainability and good management in our pig farms.
Yellow grid. Better air flow in pens.
10. Global Pig
D. Castillón: “With Dositronic G, the percentage of piglets born alive by calving have increased.”
A year without zinc oxide on our farms.
18. Pig Production in... Canada is established as a pork producer-exporter.
Rotecna World Director: Antonio Pinos. Editor: Francisco García, Tamara Lombardo. Images edition: David Mercado.
Antonio Pinos, CEO, Rotecna.
Translation: Sam Smith. Print: Imprenta Barnola. L-41-2007 Rotecna's World's editors accept no liability for contributor's opinion.
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ROTECNANEWS ROTECNA STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA We’ve attended the seminar on technical advances and new technologies in livestock in Vietnam.
Nadia Yureva during the seminar. Photo: Rotecna.
Vietnam has become one of the leading producers and consumers of pork. Specifically, it is Asia’s second-largest pork producer, and the seventh worldwide. In turn, it is the largest per capita consumer of pork in Southeast Asia and the sixth in the world. Aware of this market’s growth potential, at Rotecna, we are committed to accompanying Vietnamese pig farmers in developing their farms and helping them improve their production efficiency. Working towards this goal, in August, we attended the seminar on technical advances and new technologies in livestock, which the Institute of Animal Science for Southern Vietnam has organised in Nha Trang. In this event, we had the opportunity to present Dositronic M, our electronic feeding system for sows in farrowing, to dozens of professionals in the pork sector. Our commercial manager in Vietnam, Nadia Yureva, has been in charge of explaining all the characteristics and advantages of this system to the attendees, which for many farmers has been an effective solution in their day-to4
day and a perfect ally to obtain significant productive benefits and reduce and simplify work. The Dositronic M allows one to quickly and intuitively apply individualised feeding strategies for each sow and maximise feed and water consumption in farrowing. In this way, the system increases the milk production of the animals and improves their condition at the end of the gestation phase, thus increasing the fertility and prolificacy of the next farrowing. With this, Rotecna strengthens its presence in a market that, in the coming years, expects to increase its domestic demand for pork faster than its national production. According to World Bank forecasts, meat consumption will grow at a rate of 7.8%, while in the case of processed products, the growth will be 10%. Thus, the rapid and increasing urbanisation of the Vietnamese population and the consequent abandonment of rural areas suggest that fundamental opportunities can be had. In addition, it should be noted that increasing production must go hand in hand with sustainable and responsible approaches, which is why it is crucial to implement animal-rearing practices that minimise environmental impact and promote animal welfare. The knowledge transfer and innovative technologies that Rotecna offers could be essential in achieving these objectives.
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SOMETHINGABOUT
RAIERS OF THE PYRENEES In 2022, the craft of “raier” was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
A group of “raiers” descending the river.
Not only does the rural world of the Catalonian Pyrenees offer nature and disconnection, but the festivals and traditions associated with the villages date back a very long time, and if they have been continued, seeing them live is a real journey back in time. With the “Diada dels Raiers,” the journey back is about 800 years. And it was in the thirteenth century when the activity of the “raiers” began, and it lasted until the 1930s.
What did the “raiers” do? The name derives from the term “rai”, a boat made with joined logs used to transport the wood of the Pyrenees to the lands of the coast, taking advantage of the fluvial currents, something that was neither easy nor good-natured. In winter, the work of the “raiers” consisted of moving to the cold Pyrenean forests, felling black pine and fir, and hurling them down the ravines into the river until they reached the “shipyards” of the “rais”. These boats were built there on the 6
spot so that the logs were both merchandise and means of transport. The “raiers” boarded the ship and made it sail down the river to assigned points to distribute the wood. The “raiers” descended the Pyrenean rivers until they reached towns like Tremp, Balaguer, Lleida, Tortosa or Amposta, mainly, depending on the fluvial course they followed. The rivers most used for this transport were the Segre, the Noguera Pallaresa, the Noguera Ribagorçana and the Cinca, from where they reached the Ebro. In the 1930s, with the construction of reservoirs, this practice disappeared, and the transport of wood began to be carried out by road.
The Day of the Raiers The trade of “raier” was condemned to oblivion, but 40 years after the last raft was dropped in the Segre River, in 1972, the first try at a festive recovery of the trade was attempted and consisted of sailing rafts down a small section of the Noguera Pallaresa. Years later,
La Pobla de Segur organizes every year a commemorative party, the “Diada dels Raiers”.
in 1979, the Pyrenean municipality of La Pobla de Segur, located next to the Noguera Pallaresa River, decided to recapture its remembrance by organising a commemorative party, the “Diada dels Raiers”. That day, some brave neighbours emulate the hard work of the old “raiers” every first Sunday of July, defying the dangerous rocks and streams.
Heritage. The candidacy, presented jointly by the governments of Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Spain, highlighted the social cohesion linked to this tradition, the sustainable use of wood and water, the survival of artisanal techniques and the relationship between communities and nature.
Espai Raier For this tribute, the day before, four “rais” of three sections each are built. The descent is from the Llània dam to the Claverol bridge. There are five kilometres in which the seafarers, dressed in the clothing of the time, re-experience the adrenaline rush of this characteristic and traditional trade. The party is complemented by various activities for the whole family, musical performances, workshops and much more throughout the weekend. A new cause for celebration came in 2022 when the craft of “raier” was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Espai Raier invites you to be part of this cultural and historical experience. Launched in 2013, this space evokes this ancient trade deeply rooted in La Pobla de Segur, which became a tremendous economic instrument for the population. The exhibition “From the Forest to the River” details, with guided or free tours, all the steps that the gancheros followed to do this task, from working in the forest and the journey to the destination until the return home. You can see the tools they used and how they built their rafts, and at the end, visitors can climb into a life-size “rai” raft in the backyard. 7
Technology
YELLOW GRID
BETTER AIRFLOW IN PENS
Having adequate ventilation inside the pens, without sudden temperature changes, is vital to ensuring the animals’ welfare and optimal growth of the pigs. In this sense, installing elements such as Rotecna’s Yellow Grid separators for weaning and fattening helps improve airflow in the pens. The rods’ smooth surface and ellipse shape prevent turbulence and facilitate airflow, significantly improving ventilation. On the other hand, the rods’ design offers the separators excellent resistance to the possible blows of the animals (up to 150 kilos). Made of corrosion-resistant synthetic material without nooks and pores, the panels are easy to clean and guarantee the best hygienic conditions. Easy installation Pens with Yellow Grid separators consist of a few parts that are easy to assemble on the farm. In addition, the separators’ lightness makes them easy to move and manipulate. 8
FEATURES: • Ventilated separators. • Models: 80 x 160 cm for weaning and 100 x 160 cm for fattening. • Fully closed terminations.
ADVANTAGES: • Allows better airflow in the pens. • Corrosion resistant. • Suitable for different climatical zones. • Easy and quick installation. • Robust and easy-to-clean panel. • Versatile solution that adapts to different pen designs and number of animals.
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GLOBALPIG D. CASTILLÓN: “WITH DOSITRONIC G, THE PERCENTAGE OF PIGLETS BORN ALIVE BY CALVING HAVE INCREASED” With a capacity for 1,200 sows, the farm works with Rotecna’s electronic feeding system in gestation and farrowing.
After the wholesome results obtained with Rotecna’s Dositronic M electronic feeding system for sows in farrowing, the Castillón brothers opted to install the version of this system for gestation, the Dositronic G, and thus have all the feeding data of their sows centralised in a single program. To learn about their work with Dositronic G, their advantages and the productive improvements they have achieved on their family farm, located in Alcolea de Cinca, we spoke with Daniel Castillón, responsible for the farm and his brother Miguel. What are the beginnings of the farm? It was my father, Jorge Castillón, who built the farm. 10
Daniel Castillón, one of those responsible for the farm. Photo: Rotecna.
He was a bricklayer and made his first fattening farm with his own hands. Later, with my mother, Mari Carmen Loncan, they decided to try their luck with sow farms and leave masonry. Although initially, we were working with sows and fattening, we finally decided to leave fattening and bet exclusively on sows.
our capacity to 650 sows. Years later, we extended the quarantine of the first warehouse, built the weaning area and transformed the old weaning warehouses into farrowing wards. With this, we managed to reach the capacity of 1,200 sows, in addition to the spots for 5,000 piglets.
How is the farm distributed? The farm consists of three areas. The first was built between 1997 and 1998 and originally had 200 sows. In 2007, we expanded with a new warehouse to increase
Who works on the farm? My brother and I have three employees: two are in charge of farrowing wards, and another is in charge of cleaning tasks and animal arrangements. My brother
is more dedicated to the management and organisation of the farm, and I am more dedicated to the issues of vaccination, sow movements, insemination and others. In confirmed gestation, they have the Dositronic G. Why did you decide on this system? We decided to use the Dositronic G in confirmed gestation because it is a system that sows easily get used to, and there is no risk of other sows biting the one eating, which is very important when you have issues with vulvar biting. In addition, the Dositronic allows perfect, individual and efficient feeding for all the sows at their most delicate moment, when the piglets are in gestation. How do you work with the Dositronic G? When we arrive in the morning, we first check the program’s data on the computer to know which animals have eaten less than 25% of what they should. This is the most important thing for us since most of the sows in that state are usually because their chip has failed or they have lost it. In addition, we also look at the
program to see if there have been any incidents. On the other hand, after 28 days covered, when we take them to gestation, we write down the data of each sow (if they are fat, thin, if they need more food or less food) as it is essential when defining and managing the feeding curve in the program. At the same time that a new sow enters gestation, she can already enter to eat, and the computer will give her the amount of food according to the curve assigned to her so that her feeding is as efficient as possible. What are the main advantages offered by the Dositronic G in gestation? The most significant advantage of Dositronic G is that it allows efficient feeding of animals and water. The proportion of water and feed is controlled at all times. On the other hand, there is a significant saving in personnel since the sows eat alone, and you only have to ensure that everything goes well. In other words, it means less labour since the feed curve is programmed. Besides, it is a straightforward and intuitive system, so it does not require much time and effort on the worker’s part, and the animals adapt quickly. This also helps
General view of the confirmed gestation shed with Dositronic G installed. Photo: Rotecna.
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GLOBALPIG
“The system allows individualised control of each sow, the amount of feed it consumes and the management of its feeding curve”.
The farm works with the heat detector. Photo: Rotecna.
us to define the different groups of animals and their hierarchies while preventing any sow from eating the ration of another. Finally, the system allows individualised control of each sow, the amount of feed it consumes and the management of its feeding curve. Productively, are there improvements? At the production level, we have detected several improvements. The first and most important is that piglets born alive by calving have increased between one point and one and a half points. Secondly, the sow arrives at calving healthier and with more milk; Therefore, it can perform better gestation and lactation of piglets in the three weeks they are in farrowing. In gestation, they also have the Rotecna in-heat detector. Why did you decide to use this product? We went for the heat detector because it identifies the sows immediately when they are ready and in heat. When the sow is a few seconds beside the male’s pen, the sensor can determine with complete security if he is in 12
heat. Furthermore, the detector has a spray marker that points to the sow and leaves it differentiated from the rest, so you do not waste time identifying or looking for the sows in heat. On the other hand, in farrowing, you have installed the Dositronic M. Is it an advantage to work with the two electronic feeding systems from Rotecna? One of the reasons we decided to install Dositronic G was because of the good results we obtained with Dositronic M. From the same operating system and with the same parameters, we can manage the gestation and farrowing feeding systems. In addition, to go from one to another, you have to click on a link in the program. What other Rotecna products do you have? Many of the products we have installed on our farm are from Rotecna. In addition to the Dositronics M and G, we have slats, separators, valves, dosers, heating plates, etc. In general, what do you value about Rotecna? What we value most about a company like Rotecna is its technical service, which is very efficient and helpful and, even remotely, can solve 99% of possible problems.
At the health level, what are your main concerns? When it comes to diseases, we must be alert and very rigorous. PRRS is very serious and difficult to control. However, having a clean, efficient, well-organised and managed farm is much easier to handle. On the other hand, the entry of replacement sows into the farm is one of the most contentious issues. The most significant entry route for infections has always been through quarantine, so we are committed to expanding and improving this area in infrastructure and equipment. What biosecurity measures do you have in place? In addition to the primary measures such as the shower at the farm entrance, the use of exclusive clothing for the facilities or the prohibition of introducing external material, we have different-coloured boots in each farm area. It is crucial not to take possible infections that we drag around with organic matter from one place to another, so we avoid this with boots. In addition, at the farm’s safety level in general, we have several systems, both for voltage drop and excess heat. In this sense, we have an alarm connected to the electric current in each of the rooms, windows that open when there is a power outage, etc. What are the challenges for the future? We plan to expand the group gestation area to ensure that the sows have more space and that their welfare is even better. On the other hand, we continue to increase and implement all the systems and work routines we are learning, which are very important for the farm’s production to grow. 13
FUTURENEWS
A YEAR WITHOUT ZINC OXIDE ON OUR FARMS After limiting the use of ZnO, experts in the pork sector should use alternative tools to maintain optimum health status.
Albert Finestra, veterinarian at Finestra Veterinarians Advisers. Photo: A. Finestra.
On June 26 was one year since the European Commission withdrew commercial authorisations of veterinary medicines and medicated feed with zinc oxide (ZnO) effectual, which had been used since the 90s to prevent post-weaning diarrhoea of piglets and promote their growth. Since then, pig farmers have faced the challenge of finding alternatives to using zinc oxide to maintain an outstanding sanitary status. We discussed these issues with Albert Finestra, veterinarian at Finestra Veterinarians Advisers. What are the main reasons why the use of zinc oxide has been restricted? Basically, for an environmental reason. Zinc oxide is a mineral of low absorption, so the one received by the animals accumulated in the manure and, subsequently, contaminated the soil and groundwater. Given this situation, and after evaluating the benefit/risk ratio of this 14
medicine and concluding that the benefits of the use of zinc oxide are not more significant than the risk it poses to the environment, the authorities decided to impose the reduction of its use to avoid an excess of this mineral. Does the pork sector have sufficient alternative tools to manage without zinc oxide while minimising the damage that may arise during the process? We have the necessary tools but must find the right one for each situation. Zinc oxide allowed us to treat different problems with a single solution, which was one of the most used options. Now, on the other hand, we must look for additional tools and evaluate the effectiveness of each of them since one of the significant problems that arise is that there is no specific tool that has replaced zinc oxide, but there are different tools that must be combined to try to achieve the same results.
What are the alternative tools available to farmers? The first and, from my point of view, the most important, is nutrition. The specialists in this field have designed formulas with the necessary specifications to be able to supply what zinc oxide offers. In this sense, work has been done on improving protein quality and seeking a better one. On the other hand, we also have farm management guidelines, such as enhancing temperatures, ensuring water quality, reviewing feeding systems, etc. In the end, all these tools are still a set of actions that, not being able to use zinc oxide, must be considered much more than before. If we focus on food, what can be done about this restriction? We can try to adjust the feeding systems, the hoppers, so that the animals eat slowly, not gorge, to avoid excess protein throughout the digestive process. One of the most important concepts is giving them small amounts, but several times a day. On the other hand, it is vital to have clean silos and avoid the appearance of fungi. You must have the feeding system prepared to restrict flow, if necessary. What has been the economic impact of this measure on farms? How has the cost/benefit ratio changed? If we look at the second half of 2022 when the use of zinc oxide was restricted, we see that there has been a worsening health, but I do not think it is due exclusively to this limitation. Other factors have also greatly influenced, such as the proliferation of highly pathogenic strains of PRRS and the prudent use of antibiotics. These factors have worsened the health of pig farms in our environment, and consequently, there has been a negative
It is important to have good environmental conditions. Photo: Rotecna.
economic impact. Regarding the cost/benefit ratio, we must remember that using zinc oxide was a very cheap option, and our choices now are more expensive. Therefore, the cost of production increases and the profit decreases. Focusing on the piglet, what does it mean not to be able to be treated with zinc oxide? Zinc oxide was used to control post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets, although the truth is that its inner workings have never been entirely clear. Zinc oxide coated the intestinal wall and prevented toxins and pathogenic bacteria from adhering to the intestine while favouring the absorption of nutrients. Thus, the intestinal integrity of piglets has been affected by not being able to administer zinc oxide. This has resulted in more diarrhoea, incidences, and 15
FUTURENEWS endemic problems during weaning. All this has led to worse performance and growth of piglets and the need to treat them with more antibiotics to solve some problems.
“If before weaning piglets was more straightforward, now it has been complicated from the digestive point of view”. What role does vaccination play in this situation? There are oral vaccines that aim to prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system of piglets. These vaccines can prevent pathogens from attaching so quickly to the digestive system of animals. Therefore, with vaccines, we can achieve a certain degree of immunity and solve, in the short term, what zinc oxide previously did.
Can a holistic approach help to deal with zinc oxide withdrawal? In what way? Yes, it can help. As we have seen before, we could apply a fixed dose of zinc oxide, and in that way, we solved many problems. Now, however, we must use a holistic approach to each farm; different solutions must be adopted since there will be farms that, for example, by administering an adequate nutrition formula, will be able to supply zinc oxide and will not present any problems, while in others more measures may have to be applied. Among other issues, we must pay attention to the microbiological and physicochemical quality of water, something essential that farmers have increasingly assumed but that we still need to improve. On the other hand, we must adjust the handling and try to have much better environmental conditions than before, with fewer variations in temperatures, air, humidity, etc. Ultimately, the set of solutions will depend on the reality of each farm.
We can try to adjust the feeding systems, the hoppers, so that the animals eat slowly. Photo: Rotecna.
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What challenges do farmers now face in the face of the impossibility of using zinc oxide? The challenges are growing. If before weaning piglets was more straightforward, now it has been complicated from the digestive point of view. If you add to that respiratory, meningitic or nervous processes, the problems could increase in this phase. Therefore, the main challenge would be to work better weaning. In addition to zinc oxide, another challenge facing the pork sector is the reduction of the use of antibiotics, something that will probably increase. Indeed, there will also be new restrictions in environmental terms, as reducing ecological impact remains one of our priorities. As we already know, pig farming generates a series of droppings that, if used correctly, can be profitable. However, the problem in many cases is that the territory is not balanced with the agriculture of its surroundings in terms of the number of animal places. Faced with this situation, the challenges are increasing.
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PIGPRODUCTIONIN CANADA IS ESTABLISHED AS A PORK PRODUCER-EXPORTER
The Canadian pork sector has a modern and technified structure, which has allowed it to position itself and be internationally recognised.
Production Image of a weaning pen in Canada. Photo: Rotecna.
Thanks to a very modern, technified and competitive pork production structure, Canada has positioned itself as the ninth world producer of pork and the third exporter. In this sense, it is a producer-export market, largely dependent on its exports, which reach 71% of its production. The country also has a high consumption rate.
Size and structure of the industry Currently, Canada has around 7,500 highly professionalised pig farms, which house about 14.2 million pigs, nearly half that in Spain, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. With these numbers, the average size is approximately 1,800 pigs per farm. If we compare this data with the Canadian population (around 38 million inhabitants), we face a market with a marked producer and exporter character and highly dependent on its exports. 18
Canada is the ninth largest pork producer worldwide, accounting for 1.97% of the total. Since 2017, the growth of its production has reached 5.1%. This has been possible thanks to the good practices adopted regarding animal handling, sustainability and welfare. In addition, biosecurity has also been a priority for Canadian farmers, who have adapted their farms with the most advanced technologies in this regard. The area with the highest production is the province of Quebec, far ahead of the rest. It is followed by Ontario and Manitoba. By contrast, the area of the country where less pork is produced is the region of Nova Scotia.
Consumption Pork consumption in Canada, which has always been relatively high, has increased slightly over the last few years and in 2022 reached 25 kilos per capita per year. Pork is considered by Canadians to be a versatile and tasty option and is consumed in the form of fresh cuts,
processed products and cold cuts. It is worth mentioning that, due to its French gastronomic background, charcuterie is firmly rooted in the country, and 50% of pork consumption is made in the form of processed products.
In 2022, 38% in volume and 57% in value of pork imports corresponded to processed meats (sausages, preserves, cured hams, bacon, etc.). Its leading suppliers are the United States, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Austria and Spain.
On the other hand, in 2021, pork sales reached 706,000 tons, 2.6% more than in 2017. This amount represents 25% of all meat categories, which amounts to 2,808 thousand tons.
In 2022, Spain was Canada’s fourth largest pork supplier, behind only the United States, Germany and Denmark. Spanish exports accounted for 2.56% of Canadian pork imports, mostly frozen meat and offal.
Meat market The long tradition of exporting pork in Canada has positioned the country as the third largest exporter worldwide, behind the European Union and the United States. According to ICEX data for 2021, Canada exported pork worth 4,180 million (Canadian dollars), while, in thousands of tons, its exports reached 1,465. The countries where Canada exports the most pork are China, the United States, Japan and Mexico. According to data from Canada Pork, 71% of Canadian meat production is exported. Regarding meat imported from Canada, the high consumption of charcuterie and sausages is reflected in pork imports.
Challenges of the pork sector As we have seen, Canada has a modern and technified pork sector. Maintaining this status is one of the main challenges YEAR
the industry faces, which tries to maintain high standards of biosecurity and animal health to prevent the spread of diseases. In this sense, Canadian farms must be committed to implementing strict measures to guarantee the health of pigs and avoid the appearance of diseases. Finally, the role of Canadian pork at the global level should be considered since, as global demand for pork increases, competition between the main producing countries becomes more evident. In this sense, the Canadian pork industry must continuously work on efficiency, quality and product diversification issues to maintain its position worldwide.
MEAT PRODUCTION
EXPORTS
IMPORTS
(Thousands T)
(Thousands T)
(Thousands T)
2015
1.899
1.176,26
223,19
2016
1.914
1.250,55
225,47
2017
1.970
1.286,53
233,80
2018
1.955
1.262,39
244,03
2019
2.020
1.261,53
258,04
2020
2.115
1.489,26
279,54
2021
2.101
1.440,90
270,50
2022
2.090
1.389,06
247,89
Table 1. Balance of pork production - export - import.
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OWN DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE 30 YEARS DEVELOPING HIGH RESISTANCE PLASTIC (POLYPROPYLENE) FEEDERS
FEEDERS GROW FEEDER MAXI
Fattening, WTF
TR4 FEEDER
Weaning
GROW FEEDER MINI
Weaning
TR5 FEEDER
Weaning
SOW FEEDER
Farrowing
TR2 FEEDER
Fattening
SWING R3 DUO SWING R3 WET
Weaning, Fattening, WTF Weaning, Fattening, WTF
TR3D FEEDER
Fattening
SF3D FEEDER
Fattening, WTF
SWING R3 TUBE
Weaning, Fattening, WTF
TR7D FEEDER
Weaning
SOW BOWL FEEDING BALL
Farrowing, Fattening, Gestation Farrowing, Gestation
ANTI-STRESS FEEDER ANTI-STRESS CHAIN
PANS MAXI PAN
Adaptation pan - Weaning
MAXI HOPPER PAN
Adaptation pan - Weaning
MAXITAINER para MAXI PAN
Tank for liquids
TECNA PAN Plato 1ª edad
Adaptation pan - Farrowing
EASY PAN Plato 1ª edad
Adaptation pan - Farrowing
WALL PAN
Adaptation pan - Farrowing
MINI PAN
Adaptation pan - Farrowing
MINI HOPPER PAN
Adaptation pan - Farrowing
MINITAINER
Tank for liquids
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Farrowing
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Farrowing
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SILOTRONIC
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DISPENSERS
VRH
Gestation and farrowing
CLUTCH DISPENSER
VRH-3D
Gestation and farrowing
DOSIMATIC
SWING DRINKER
Weaning and fattening
SIMPLEX D-2
EASY DRIKER MINI
Farrowing (piglets)
FOUR
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Gestation and farrowing
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DOWNPIPES 60 2 x 60Ø / 75Ø mm 60Ø / 63 - 70Ø mm
CHAIN AND DISK SYSTEM • • • •
Shock absorbing teeth system. Easy adjustable chain tensioning system with graduation scale. Corners with easy aperture system. Silo extraction system with an agitator.
CORNER 50Ø / 60Ø ULTRA-RESISTANT CHAIN 38Ø / 44Ø mm
GEAR MOTORS
AUGER SYSTEM
The silo outlet system consist of a silo boot, a transfer unit and a slide gate assembly that allows horizontal and inclined installation.
EXTRACTION SINGLE / DOUBLE
TRANSFER UNIT
SPIRALS 55Ø / 75Ø / 90Ø mm
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SLATS
measurements in cm
WEANER 10
10X40
WEANER
10x50
20X40
BLIND
60X40
60X50
60X60 60X80
60X40
60X50
60X60
10% OPEN
60X60
PARTIAL BLIND
60X50 A 60X50 B
SOW
60X20 60X30 60X40
60X60
20X60 60X80
TRAP SLAT
60X40*
WEAN TO FINISH
20X60
60X40
60X50
ELECTRIC PLATE
60X40 120X40
120X50
120X60
WATER PLATE
60X40 120X40
120X50
120X60
CAST IRON
60X40
60X60
FERROCAST LEVEL BED
60X60 120X60
FERROCAST RAISED
100X60
120X60
PANELS BLIND PANEL 1200X1000 VENTILATED PANEL 1200X1000 PANELS MADE TO SIZE PROFILES FOR PANELS DOORS POLIAMID UNION BRAKETS FOR PANELS
FLOOR PVC PVC PROFILES (50,25,10 cm) CLOSE PVC PEN DIVIDERS OPEN PVC PEN DIVIDERS DOORS FAST LOCK BRACKETS U BRACKETS SOLID GRIP
DELTA BEAM PROFILE T PROFILE
135 / 120 Perfil 120 / 90
DELTA NET SYSTEM
Raisable flooring system
ERGOFIX
Bracket for plastic and concrete grills
BASIC POST BEAM
Stand for pig grill support beams
CLICK-IN
Insert to blind concrete grills
THE MOST EXTENSIVE RANGE OF PRODUCTS FOR PIG EQUIPMENT
www.tecnapur.com COMPONENTS OF THE TECNAPUR SYSTEM
ELECTRONIC FLOW METER
SOLIDS SEPARATOR TP-01
AGITATOR
PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL REACTOR
SUBMERGIBLE VORTEX PUMP
TECNAPUR is a product by Rotecna, S.A. Pol. Ind. N-3 · 25310 Agramunt (Lleida) Spain • Tel. (+34) 973 39 12 67 • www.rotecna.com • rotecna@rotecna.com
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CONTROL PANELS