Measures to prevent the presence of wild boars

Given the possible presence of wild boars on or around the campus, all activities scheduled in the natural environment (forests and fields near the campus) have been cancelled. Therefore, field trips, walks or similar activities cannot be carried out within these spaces, including those scheduled by teaching centres or services. Circulation within the urbanised areas of the campus is not affected by this measure.

Additionally, to prevent easy access to food scraps, the campus picnic areas will remain closed off.

Civil Protection reminds us of what to do if we spot a wild boar:

•    Do not touch or handle any specimen, whether alive or dead.
•    Immediately notify the Rural Agents (tel. 112) and the Security and Surveillance Service 93 581 2525.
•   Maintain a safe distance and avoid approaching it to take photographs or videos.
•    If you walk your dog, always keep it on a leash.

In the coming hours, there may be a presence of Rural Agents and police services around the campus, as part of the planned operation. The University continues to be in contact with the authorities and will inform the university community of any relevant developments.

Although the disease does not affect humans, neither by contagion nor by the consumption of meat, it is highly contagious between domestic pigs and wild boars, with a mortality rate that can reach 100%. For this reason, several measures have been put in place:

• A 20 km surveillance zone around the focus, which includes municipalities such as Sabadell, Sant Cugat, Rubí and part of the Collserola Natural Park.
• Restriction of movements on pig farms within the perimeter and veterinary inspections.
• Protocol for searching for carcasses, selective capture and disinfection. Automatic suspension of pork exports to third countries.

 

More information: https://web.gencat.cat/ca/actualitat/detall/Restriccio-dacces-al-Parc-de-Collserola-per-la-peste-porcina