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Spain Confirms 13 More African Swine Fever Cases in Collserola Wild Boar, Bringing Total to 60

Authorities are erecting a second containment barrier to prevent movement toward the Maresme.

Overview

  • All detections remain within the six‑kilometre high‑risk radius around the initial site and involve wild boar only.
  • Health officials report 15 outbreak foci to date, with three primary and 12 secondary clusters confirmed.
  • Surveillance covers 57 pig holdings in the zone with no compatible symptoms detected, and roughly 622–635 animals have been tested so far.
  • Operations now include intensified carcass searches, planned boar capture and population reduction, and reinforced fencing and corridor controls around Collserola.
  • Unió de Pagesos estimates about €153–154 million in December losses nationwide and €63 million in Catalonia, warning exports could face at least a year of restrictions under ASF rules.