Spain’s pork industry is grappling with significant financial losses following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has led to a sharp drop in export demand and prices. Farmers like Jordi Saltiveri say each pig has lost €30–€40 in value since the outbreak, even in areas not directly affected. Spain, Europe’s largest pork producer, […]
Spain has confirmed two new cases of African swine fever in wild boar outside the initial outbreak area near Barcelona, marking the first spread beyond the original containment zone. Regional authorities in Catalonia said the infections were detected near the western towns of El Papiol and Molins de Rei in the Barcelona metropolitan area, prompting […]
Spain has identified eight additional wild boar suspected of carrying African swine fever near Barcelona, according to local media reports, deepening concerns for the country’s multibillion-euro pork industry. While two cases have been officially confirmed, twelve more are undergoing laboratory tests, which could bring the total number of infected animals to fourteen. The


