Spain Reports 27 Confirmed Cases of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars, Expands Infection Zone
Spain confirms 27 cases of African Swine Fever in wild boars, expands the infection zone, and strengthens control measures to prevent spread.
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Catalonia Manages African Swine Fever Outbreak Amid Multiple Agricultural Crises
Catalonia contains African swine fever amid wild boar control efforts and broader agricultural challenges managed by Minister Òscar Ordeig.
Spain's Agricultural Sector Faces Complex Challenges in 2025 Despite Positive Macro Data
Despite positive overall agricultural income in 2025, Spain's farming and livestock sectors face serious economic, health, and climate-related challenges.
Swine Fever Outbreak Sparks Urgent Government Action Amid Multiple Regional Emergencies in Spain
Spain grapples with a swine fever outbreak in Catalonia amidst regional emergencies including an earthquake near Burgos and a hotel fire in Salamanca on December 8, 2025.
African Swine Fever Hits Catalonia, Threatening Spain’s Pork Industry and Exports
The African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia threatens Spain's pork exports, prompting strict controls and economic concerns.
African Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Triggers International Pork Import Bans and Economic Alarm in Catalonia
Spain faces international bans on pork imports amid African Swine Fever outbreak, raising economic concerns especially in Catalonia.
Spain Detects African Swine Fever in Wild Boars Near Barcelona, Prompting Immediate Biosecurity Measures
Two cases of African Swine Fever have been detected in wild boars near Barcelona, the first in Spain since 1994, triggering containment and biosecurity actions.
African Swine Fever Detected in Catalonia Wild Boars; Immediate Area Closure Enforced
Spain confirms African Swine Fever cases in wild boars in Catalonia, triggers park closure and strict biosecurity measures.
African Swine Fever Outbreak Threatens Spain's Pork Export Boom
The resurgence of African swine fever in Spain has led to farm closures and export suspensions, threatening the country’s rapidly growing pork industry.
Spain Confirms African Swine Fever Cases After Three Decades, Imposes Strict Containment Measures
Spain confirms two wild boar cases of African swine fever near Barcelona after 31 years, enforcing strict containment to protect its pork industry.
African Swine Fever Returns to Spain After Over Three Decades with Cases in Catalonia
After more than 30 years, African swine fever has re-emerged in Spain with cases detected in wild boars in Catalonia, prompting urgent containment and export measures to protect the key pork industry.
Spain Bans Free-Range Poultry Farming Amid Rising Avian Influenza Cases
Spain enforces a ban on free-range poultry farming amid a surge in avian influenza cases, implementing new biosecurity measures to prevent virus spread.
Low Human Risk from Avian Flu Reassured by Health Authorities in Andalucia
Andalucia's health officials reaffirm low human risk of avian flu as daycare remains operational amid concerns.