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Spain animal disease outbreaks 2026

Overview

In late July 2026, Spanish authorities reported simultaneous outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Catalan wild boar and bluetongue virus in Galician cattle. While the bluetongue situation involved serotypes 3 and 8, the ASF outbreak in Catalonia has faced significant economic and regulatory consequences. By late August 2026, Catalonia recorded its first week without new positive ASF cases in its high-risk zone. Although this milestone reinforces confidence in eradication strategies, Agriculture Minister Óscar Ordeig warned that a forced de-escalation of restrictions could lead to an uncontrolled outbreak. To regain ASF-free status, the region must maintain a full year without positive cases. Research from the Centre d'Investigació en Sanitat Animal (CISA) suggests the outbreak, which began in November 2025, was likely introduced through human activity via contaminated pork products or high human connectivity. Genomic sequencing indicates the virus variant is highly similar to one found in Georgia, though it does not match previously identified European strains. The outbreak has severely impacted the Catalan meat industry. The loss of ‘free from ASF’ status led to the revocation of over 100 export certificates, resulting in market closures in Japan and Mexico, alongside restrictions in China and the Philippines. Export losses to these markets exceeded 350 million euros in the first half of the year. In response, the Government of Aragón established a new working group to prevent spread. By early September 2026, authorities intensified wild boar control measures. In Catalonia, new cases in Barcelona and Molins de Rei prompted the extension of restrictions in Collserola Natural Park for at least three months. By late September 2026, the Government of Catalonia entered the final phase of its ASF eradication plan following 43 weeks of containment efforts.

Entities

Generalitat de Catalunya · African swine fever · Collserola Natural Park · Óscar Ordeig · Catalonia

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Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Catalonia wild boar African swine fever cases reach 400

    African swine fever cases in Catalonia's wild boar population have reached 400, with recent positive detections in Sant Cugat del Vallès and El Papiol prompting intensified containment efforts.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Catalonia intensifies wild boar control to eradicate African Swine Fever

    Catalonia is intensifying wild boar captures and carcass removal in a final push to eradicate African Swine Fever by year-end, amid calls for the gradual reopening of restricted natural areas.

  3. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Spain intensifies wild boar control to combat African Swine Fever

    Spanish authorities are expanding wild boar control measures and extending natural area restrictions in Catalonia to combat African Swine Fever and reduce environmental and safety risks.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Aragón implements new prevention protocols for African Swine Fever

    Aragón is implementing new prevention protocols for African Swine Fever, while scientific studies examine oral transmission risks via contaminated feed and infected materials.

  5. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    African swine fever outbreak impacts Catalan meat industry and Collserola

    An ASF outbreak in Catalonia, likely spread via human activity, has disrupted meat exports and impacted the profits of major Catalan meat processors despite rising revenues.

  6. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Catalonia reports first week without African swine fever in wild boars

    Catalonia reports its first week without positive African swine fever cases in wild boars since November, prompting discussions about potentially easing environmental access restrictions.

  7. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Catalonia reports first week without African swine fever cases in high-risk zone

    Catalonia has recorded its first full week without new positive cases of African swine fever in high-risk areas, following the analysis of 302 wild boar samples.

  8. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Catalonia reports first week without African Swine Fever positives in high-risk zone

    Catalonia has reported its first week without new African Swine Fever cases in its high-risk zone since November 2025, though biosecurity restrictions remain in place.

  9. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Catalonia reports new African Swine Fever cases in wild boars

    Catalan authorities reported four new African Swine Fever cases in wild boars, bringing the total to 379 positive cases since November 2025. Access to Collserola remains restricted.

  10. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Blue tongue serotype 8 confirmed in Meira cattle herd, Lugo, Spain

    A new bluetongue serotype 8 focus was confirmed in a Meira cattle farm in Lugo, Spain, marking the province's first case and prompting continued voluntary vaccination recommendations.

  11. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Spain reports new animal disease outbreaks in Catalonia and Galicia

    Spain's Catalonia reports four new African swine fever cases in wild boar, while Galicia detects a new bluetongue serotype 8 outbreak in cattle.

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