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Spain's control measures against ASF insufficient, warns scientific committteeNews
Animal Health

Spain's control measures against ASF insufficient, warns scientific committtee

The scientific committee advising the government of Spain on the management of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak warns that the control measures taken so far are insufficient, and considers it necessary for all autonomous communities to prepare for a possible expansion of the virus.

19 Jun 2026
ASF disrupts Spain's pork exportsNews
Swine

ASF disrupts Spain's pork exports

Spain's pork sector is facing mounting losses after an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar triggered export restrictions and pushed down pig prices.

15 Apr 2026
Spain puts forward agriculture minister for top position in FAONews
Feed & Grain

Spain puts forward agriculture minister for top position in FAO

Spain put forward Agriculture Minister Luis Planas as a candidate for the top job at the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on March 16.

20 Mar 2026
Catalonia, Spain, expands high-risk area for ASF againNews
Animal Health

Catalonia, Spain, expands high-risk area for ASF again

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, has expanded its high-risk area for African swine fever (ASF) once again, after the detection of seven new cases in wild boars.

19 Feb 2026
Resolution approved to modify measures against ASF in Catalonia, SpainNews
Animal Health

Resolution approved to modify measures against ASF in Catalonia, Spain

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food in Catalonia, Spain, has approved a resolution modifying the measures for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in the region, while also reporting 18 positive new cases of ASF in Spain, confirmed by the reference laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture.

6 Feb 2026
LSD case confirmed at farm in northeast of Catalonia, SpainNews
Animal Health

LSD case confirmed at farm in northeast of Catalonia, Spain

The agriculture ministry of Catalonia, Spain, reported a new outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD) at a farm in Capmany, in the northeast of Catalonia.

13 Jan 2026
ASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UKNews
Animal Health

ASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UK

Following recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, UK pig producers are being urged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.

9 Jan 2026
Catalonia, Spain, confirms 18 more wild boar hit by ASFNews
Animal Health

Catalonia, Spain, confirms 18 more wild boar hit by ASF

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, announced on January 5 that 18 more wild boar have fallen prey to African swine fever (ASF) near Cerdanyola del Vallès.

7 Jan 2026
Indonesia stops entry of pork from  SpainNews
Swine

Indonesia stops entry of pork from Spain

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has banned the entry of pork and its derivatives from Spain following reports of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country.

7 Jan 2026