The state Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food immediately activated a set of exceptional safety measures. controls, Prevention and biosecurity after two cases of African swine fever (ASF) were discovered. two dead wild boars, Which includes the complete closure of the natural environment of 12 municipalities in Barcelona
In the area closest to the impact point (radius 6 km), which includes 12 municipalities, A decree has been issued Total lockdown Access to the natural environment, suspending any hunting and forestry activity, and prohibiting any activity in rural areas for related reasons Biosecurity Installing physical and chemical barriers, as well as traps to control wild pigs.
Joint operations
He was ordered in this area Activating joint operations With CAR, Mossos d’Esquadra, Seprona and technicians from the administration, the affected municipalities – all in the province of Barcelona – are Sabadell, Sant Cerze del Valles, Bolinha, Santa Perpetua de la Mogoda, Montcada y Rexac, Ribollet, Barbera del Valles, Badia del Valles, Cerdaniola del Valles and Sant Cugat del. Valis, Terrassa and Ruby.
In the 20-kilometre-long second security perimeter, which includes 64 municipalities, specific restrictions apply: Constraint Recreational activities, hunting and biodiversity-related activities prohibit those actions that may conflict with the work Population control and biosecurity. Access to the entire Collserola Park for recreational activities has also been restricted.
Meeting with mayors
The Directorate called A Emergency meeting With the mayors of the affected municipalities, the Barcelona Provincial Council, the regional councils and the management of the Collserola Park to coordinate actions and ensure Maximum efficiency From the device.
A package of recommendations has been sent to municipalities to strengthen prevention: intensify Cleaning trash cans And containers, placing cat feeders at high points, and warning citizens not to prevent feeding them. Eat wild boarClose picnic areas until further notice and call 112 if you find a dead wild boar and do not handle it.
The administration states that African swine fever does not affect people, but it represents a serious danger to the body pig sector, Therefore, the cooperation of all citizens and local bodies is requested to ensure the effectiveness of the measures taken.