Spanish authorities have deployed the military to contain an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) near Barcelona, believed to have been triggered by a contaminated sausage sandwich discarded by a traveler. Drones and sniffer dogs are being used to track infected wild boars to prevent the virus from spreading to commercial pig farms. The outbreak poses a significant threat to Spain’s pork industry and highlights the risks of transboundary animal diseases.
Date: December 2, 2025. Source: independent.co