The discovery of ASF infected wild boars in the Barcelona area since November is impacting a business that sustains several local companies. In peak years, export revenues for Lleida firms have exceeded 3.5 million euros, with the vast majority of the product destined for international markets.
Approximately 14.000 wild boars are hunted annually in the region. Hunters receive payments ranging from 23 to 38 euros per animal, while deer can fetch up to 250 euros. However, high production costs and mandatory sanitary testing are currently squeezing profit margins across the sector.
“"Everything negative influences and is noticed at the time of sale, much more so now."
