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Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.

The temporary measure was implemented following the confirmation of two cases of ASF in Catalonia as a preventive measure to protect the national swine industry.

China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.

Mercolleida called an extraordinary session to adjust prices after the ASF outbreak. The live pig price fell by 10 cents/kg.

In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.

The containment plan was launched following the confirmation of two cases of African swine fever in wild boars. Four possible new cases are awaiting official confirmation.

It involves two wild boars dead, found 1 km apart from each other in the province of Barcelona.

This is the first case of African swine fever in the country's largest pig farming area.

The Dominican Republic brought together experts from 64 countries in an international training program to strengthen ASF surveillance and prevention.

With the creation of CONAPORC, Panama is advancing towards a sustainable pig farming model, coordinating development, health, and environmental protection actions for the swine industry.

Stakeholder resources and information on cases and response activities are available on the website.

This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for bold, coordinated, cross-sectoral action to address AMR.