Overview

• The Central Veterinary Laboratory in Algete confirmed the infection at a Castelló d’Empúries farm, and Catalonia activated its contingency plan including culling, disinfection, product destruction, and strict access controls.
• Animal movements are barred within 20 kilometers of the affected holding, with surveillance and testing across a 50‑kilometer radius that covers roughly 800 farms.
• For about six weeks, movements from holdings in the controlled area are limited to permitted transport directly to slaughterhouses.
• Spain has restricted exports of live cattle and related products to non‑EU destinations for at least 90 days unless covered by a specific agreement.
• Officials emphasize the disease does not infect people and is spread mainly by biting insects and animal contact, while unions and scientists press for vaccination, suspension of fairs, and rapid compensation.