During the past week, 340 wild boars have been captured within the restricted zone for African swine fever (ASF), according to data from the Department of Interior and Public Security. This figure raises the total captures to 13,376 individuals since the outbreak began.
The Government maintains an active eradication program. In the high-risk zone, 34 traps and 93 pig brigs (collective traps) have been installed, and 351 enclosures have been erected to control animal movement.
The operation mobilized 991 personnel this week, including Rural Agents, Mossos d'Esquadra, GEPIF, Tragsa, canine units, Local Police, and Civil Protection volunteers. The Department of Agriculture also coordinates captures in the low-risk zone with 460 hunters and 596 dogs.
1 new positive case of ASF in wild boars has been confirmed in Molins de Rei, within the high-risk zone. To date, 14,101 samples have been analyzed, with 410 testing positive (0.5%).
Access restrictions to the natural environment in the high-risk zone remain in effect. The public is urged to respect signage, not feed wild boars, secure waste in closed containers, and report any dead or symptomatic animals to 112.
