Spanish Police Probe Lab in ASF Investigation
Spanish Police Search Laboratory in African Swine Fever Investigation
Spanish authorities have searched a laboratory as part of an investigation into a recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). This has raised fresh concerns over biosecurity and disease control within Europe’s pork sector.
According to Reuters, Spanish police carried out the search after questions emerged over whether the ASF virus detected in wild boar may have originated from a research facility. The outbreak was confirmed in wild boar in the Catalonia region. Consequently, this triggered heightened surveillance and emergency controls.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar, with no vaccine currently available. While it poses no risk to human health, outbreaks can have severe economic consequences. These include leading to trade restrictions, market disruption and sharp price volatility.
Source article: Reuters | 18 December 2025
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