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Update on ASF cases in Spain

Since the last report on February 17, three new outbreaks have been detected with a total of 33 cases, bringing the number of positive wild boars to 195.

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Figure 2. Distribution of influenza virus receptors in humans, birds, and pigs. There are two main configurations of these receptors: α-2,3, which is exclusive to birds, and α-2,6, which is predominant in humans. Pigs have both configurations throughout their respiratory tract and are therefore more easily infected by both avian and human viruses.

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What do we know about influenza's role on pig farms and its relationship with humans?

The flu is very much in the media spotlight, so we wanted to find out how much our users know about influenza's role in pigs and humans. To do this, we conducted a mini survey among our users.

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ASF Germany: Positive case detected in wild boar in a new district of North Rhine-Westphalia

A first positive case of ASF in wild boar has been confirmed near Störmecke, municipality of Schmallenberg, in the Hochsauerland district.

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First step toward a regionalization agreement between Germany and China

The declaration aims to enable the future export of German pork and other pork products to China, despite African swine fever.

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FMD detected in Cyprus

The outbreaks affected domestic sheep and cattle.

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Romania calls for exceptional EU aid for the pig sector

Romania, backed by four member states, asks the Commission to grant exceptional aid to the EU pig sector under Article 219 of Regulation 1308/2013.

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USDA’s African Swine Fever Action Week to return

What you need to know to protect U.S. pigs. Fifth ASF Action Week kicks off March 1, 2026.

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Guatemala hosts CIRSA to strengthen livestock health and secure regional trade

The regional bloc is consolidating a unified technical agenda to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and ensure safe food trade.

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EU authorizes new ASF zoning in Spain

Zone one, for surveillance, is where no cases have been reported, and zone two covers the area where outbreaks have been detected.

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EFSA and FAO sign new Memorandum of Understanding

The three-year partnership will promote science-based solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient food systems.

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Antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria remains a public health concern in Europe

Antimicrobial resistance in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to be a public health concern across Europe.

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Active African swine fever cases in the Philippines as of February 6, 2026 (left) compared to December 31, 2025 (right). Source: BAI.

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ASF Philippines: Fewer areas affected

The Philippines has reported a decrease in the number of barangays with active cases of African swine fever.

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Poland: Lifting of the ASF red zone – EU regionalization update

The area covered by Level III restrictions (the so-called ASF red zone) is no longer in force in Poland.

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ASF Spain: Catalonia intensifies containment strategy due to expansion of high-risk zone

The Catalan government is maintaining its initial strategy, but has requested extraordinary support from the State to increase the resources allocated to the control efforts in the newly affected area.

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Detailed location of the 162 cases of wild boar detected in the infected area. Light circle: cases from previous outbreaks. Dark circle: newly reported cases (Source: Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food).

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ASF in Spain: High-risk zone expanded again

Of the seven new confirmed cases, one is located in the municipality of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, which has been added to the high-risk zone. Work is underway with the European Commission to reclassify the current infected area into Zones I and II.

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