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SENTINEL PROGRAM. Some of the sentinel piglets being distributed in Ilocos Norte province to qualified recipients outside areas affected by the African swine fever. Provincial veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela said Wednesday (Aug. 24, 2022) that each recipient will receive three sentinel piglets and a sack of animal feeds courtesy of the provincial government. (Photo courtesy of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte FB page) LAOAG CITY - The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has started distributing sentinel piglets in areas declared as "pink" zones after more than a year of battling the African swine fever (ASF). Provincial veterinarian Loida Valenzuela said Wednesday that 15 hog raisers in Pasuquin town received three sentinel piglets each while 135 piglets more are set to be given to 45 other recipients in Solsona town. "We are just waiting for the laboratory results," said Valenzuela. She added that the selected areas for the program are those in the buf