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Spain Probes Five Labs Over Swine Fever Outbreak Near Barcelona

Genetic analysis tied the virus to a research‑used Georgia 2007 lineage, prompting a formal leak inquiry.

Overview

  • Authorities said five laboratories within 20km of the detection zone are under investigation as part of the source hunt.
  • Sequencing by a Madrid lab found the virus very similar to the Georgia 2007 strain commonly used in research and vaccine work.
  • Thirteen wild boars have tested positive since Nov. 28 in hills outside Barcelona, with soldiers deployed to support containment.
  • Catalan officials reported no infections on the 55 nearby pig farms, saying about 80,000 animals are healthy and set to be sold domestically.
  • Roughly one‑third of the 100 countries that import Spanish pork have paused shipments as a precaution.