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Spain Pork Industry Faces Swine Fever Threat, Farmers Struggle with Losses

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Spain's Pork Industry under Pressure by Swine Fever Threat ASF outbreak causes growing concern among farmers Spanish pig producers are facing pressure following the detection of African Swine Fever in Spain. Jordi Saliveri who runs a Catalonia farm of 8,000 pigs expressed his frustration at the threat to exports and income. He said that importers stop purchasing pork once they are linked to ASF. It has reduced the price of each pig from EUR30-EUR40. This is a serious strain on farmers' finances. What is African Swine Fever? ASF, or African Swine Fever (ASF), is an extremely contagious virus that affects wild boars and pigs. The disease does not affect people. An infected wild boar, discovered in Collserola Park near Barcelona, was the beginning of this outbreak. The authorities immediately restricted the access to this area and began investigations. Officials are still investigating the exact cause of the outbreak, but have already ruled out the nearby research facility. Wild Boar and Spread The wild boar population is a key factor in the spread of this virus. They often travel near urban areas and increase the transmission risk. Oscar Ordeig, regional agriculture minister in the region, warned of serious problems caused by an overpopulation wild animals. These include disease transmission and road accidents. Catalonia has between 120,000 to 180,000 wild boars. The authorities plan to cut this number in half. Culling at Large Scale and Control Measures Around 24,000 wild boars have been killed in this region. Teams of special agents are focusing on high-risk zones in a 6-kilometer radius from the initial cases. Monitoring has been extended to a wider zone of 20 kilometers. To track down and eliminate infected animals, officials use traps, drones, cameras and controlled weapons. Each captured animal was tested for ASF and, by the end of March, there were 232 confirmed cases. Strict Safety and Containment Measures The authorities have taken strict measures in order to stop the spread of this virus. This includes movement restrictions, fences, and the regular disinfection and cleaning of footwear, equipment and vehicles used in affected regions. The steps taken are intended to prevent any further damage and protect the Spanish pork industry. It is the biggest in the world.

Spanish pig producers are facing pressure following the detection of African Swine Fever in Spain. 
Jordi Saliveri who runs a Catalonia farm of 8,000 pigs expressed his frustration at the threat to exports and income.

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What is African Swine Fever?Wild Boar and SpreadCulling at Large Scale and Control MeasuresStrict Safety and Containment Measures

What is African Swine Fever?

ASF, or African Swine Fever (ASF), is an extremely contagious virus that affects wild boars and pigs. The disease does not affect people.

An infected wild boar, discovered in Collserola Park near Barcelona, was the beginning of this outbreak. The authorities immediately restricted the access to this area and began investigations. 

Officials are still investigating the exact cause of the outbreak, but have already ruled out the nearby research facility.

Wild Boar and Spread

Oscar Ordeig, regional agriculture minister in the region, warned of serious problems caused by an overpopulation wild animals. These include disease transmission and road accidents.

Catalonia has between 120,000 to 180,000 wild boars. The authorities plan to cut this number in half.

Culling at Large Scale and Control Measures

Around 24,000 wild boars have been killed in this region. Teams of special agents are focusing on high-risk zones in a 6-kilometer radius from the initial cases. To track down and eliminate infected animals, officials use traps, drones, cameras and controlled weapons. 

Strict Safety and Containment Measures

The authorities have taken strict measures in order to stop the spread of this virus. This includes movement restrictions, fences, and the regular disinfection and cleaning of footwear, equipment and vehicles used in affected regions.

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