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Why Mallorca is tightening controls on pig transports — and what really matters now

Why Mallorca Is Tightening Pig Transport Controls

Mallorca has increased pig transport checks after ASF was found near Barcelona. Here’s what the controls aim to do.

Published: April 22, 2026
Why Mallorca is tightening controls on pig transports — and what really matters now

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Why is Mallorca increasing checks on pig transport from Catalonia?

Mallorca has tightened checks after African swine fever was detected in wild boar near Barcelona. The aim is to reduce the chance that the virus reaches the island through animal transport, contaminated materials, or poor biosecurity. The move is mainly a precaution, not evidence of a human health risk.

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