New Cattle Dermatosis Outbreak Confirmed in Capmany as Culling Ordered for 106

Overview

• Laboratory analyses have identified four infected animals at the Capmany farm, prompting the slaughter of the entire 106‑head herd.
• Authorities reactivated movement restrictions and immobilized nearby herds for at least 45 days to contain further spread.
• The agriculture department set January 31 as the cutoff to vaccinate cattle inside the affected perimeters, and unvaccinated movements will not be authorized after that date.
• Unió de Pagesos says the herd was only partially vaccinated and criticizes the lack of enforcement on an extensive grazing operation, while officials report 99% coverage in other restricted zones.
• Of 180 municipalities previously restricted, 22 will be released starting January 9, while 124 remain under curbs and 33 more enter the new radius, and compensation payments totaling €6.3 million have been initiated.