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The EU expanded the African swine fever restricted area in Spain to 91 municipalities in Barcelona province, with temporary emergency measures until 28 February. About 50 wild boars were found dead near Cerdanyola del Vallès, and nine tested positive.
No cases have been found on nearby pig farms, and authorities have deployed 400 personnel.
Spain's large pork export base is restricted, so importers may shift purchases toward other suppliers, including the US. That supports hog prices and demand for feed grains and meal used in pork production.
surinenglish.comCristian ReinoDec 5, 2025After 177 past bullish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
