Key Facts
- ✓ The Ministry of Agriculture has officially confirmed 13 new positive cases of African swine fever among wild boar populations.
- ✓ These latest infections have increased the cumulative total of positive cases in the region to 60 since the initial detection.
- ✓ All newly identified cases were found within a high-risk zone established around the municipality of Bellaterra.
- ✓ The outbreak is currently categorized as comprising 15 distinct foci originating from November 2025.
- ✓ To date, the virus has not breached biosecurity barriers in domestic pig farms.
- ✓ The containment strategy relies on a strict perimeter measuring six kilometers around the original infection site.
Outbreak Escalation
The African swine fever situation in Catalonia has intensified, with health officials confirming a significant rise in infections among wildlife. The latest data reveals a rapid spread of the virus within the region's wild boar population, raising concerns for the local agricultural sector.
Authorities have been closely monitoring the area since the initial detection of the virus. The recent surge in confirmed cases highlights the persistent challenge of containing the disease once it enters an ecosystem.
Latest Developments
The Ministry of Agriculture officially announced the discovery of 13 new positive tests for the viral disease. These specific cases were identified in jabalíes, or wild boar, that were found deceased within the containment perimeter.
This latest update brings the cumulative total of positive cases to 60 since the health crisis began. The outbreak is currently classified into a total of 15 distinct foci, a designation that began back in November of 2025.
Containment Zone
The newly identified animals were all located within a specific high-risk zone. This area has been strictly delimited to a six-kilometer radius surrounding the very first case detected in the region.
The original index case was found in the municipality of Bellaterra. Establishing this perimeter is a standard protocol designed to isolate the pathogen and prevent its migration to other regions or farms.
- Radius of containment: 6 kilometers
- Location of epicenter: Bellaterra
- Population affected: Wild boar (jabalíes)
- Source of detection: Animals found dead
Farm Safety Status
Despite the alarming rise in cases among the wild population, the situation remains contained regarding livestock. As of this reporting period, no infections have been detected in domestic pig farms.
This distinction is vital for the local economy, as the virus poses a severe threat to the pork industry. Agricultural authorities continue to enforce strict biosecurity measures to maintain this separation between wild and domestic populations.
Looking Ahead
The persistence of the virus within the high-risk zone suggests that containment efforts face significant hurdles. The focus remains on preventing the disease from jumping species barriers or spreading geographically beyond the established perimeter.
Monitoring will continue intensely in the coming weeks. The primary objective is to stabilize the situation within the 60-case threshold and eventually reduce the viral load in the wild boar population to protect the wider agricultural ecosystem.
