About



DR. SHERWIN I. CAMBA is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of Veterinary Science. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines Los BaƱos (UPLB) in 2013 and later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Science at Osaka Prefecture University, Japan, from 2016 to 2020. His dissertation focused on Salmonella contamination in layer farms due to rodent infestation. Currently, Dr. Camba holds the position of Assistant Professor 5 at UPLB's Institute of Animal Science, where he imparts knowledge on animal science and poultry production. He has also worked as an Independent Veterinary Consultant, offering technical support to various agricultural sectors and serving as a resource speaker at agricultural and veterinary events. Dr. Camba's research contributions have been published in esteemed international journals. Notably, his work has included the molecular diagnosis and characterization of poultry pathogens and epidemiological studies. His professional affiliations include memberships in the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) and the World Poultry Science Association. Dr. Camba is a Diplomate of the Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners (PCPP), Diplomate of the Philippine College of Veterinary Public Health (PCVPH), Member of the Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS), and Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). His dedication to advancing veterinary science and animal welfare is a testament to his passion and expertise in the field.


DR. CAMBA is also:  

Affiliate Faculty, College of Veterinary Medicine, UPLB

Graduate Faculty, UPLB Graduate School


Chair, PCPP Avian Influenza Technical Working Group (2024-Present)

Member, PCPP Salmonella Technical Working Group (2024-Present)

Member, PVMA Council of Continuing Professional Education (2024-Present)

Member, Department of Agriculture (DA) Good Animal Husbandry Practices Technical Working Group (2023-Present)

Member, DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) National Salmonella Control and Prevention Program Technical Working Group, (2023-present)

Member, Microbial Division, UPLB Zoonoses Center



Scientific Publications 

1. Camba, S.I. and Rovira H.G. (2023). Comparison of serologic methods for the detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) antibodies in broilers in South Luzon, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 49(1), 33-42.

2. Camba, S.I., del Valle, F.P., Umali, D.V., Soma, T., Sasai, K., Shirota, K., Katoh, H., and Sasai, K. (2020) The expanded role of roof-rats (Rattus rattus) in Salmonella spp. contamination of a commercial layer farm in East Japan. Avian Diseases. 64 (1), 46-52. DOI 10.1637/0005-2086-64.1.46

3. Camba, S.I., del Valle, F.P., Sasai, K., Shirota, K., and Katoh, H. (2020) Evaluation of 3-week-old layer chicks intratracheally challenged with Salmonella isolates from serogroup C1 (O:6,7) and Salmonella Enteritidis. Avian Pathology 49 (3), 305-310. DOI 10.1080/03079457.2020.1719280 

4. Del Valle, F.P., Camba, S.I., Umali D.V., Sasai, K., Shirota, K., and Katoh, H. (2021) Biochemical Properties and Cell Culture Affinity of Fowl Adenovirus Serotype-4 Strains Isolated from the Oviducts of Layer Hens in East Japan. Journal of World’s Poultry Research, 11(2), 241-251. 2021 

5. Del Valle, F.P., Camba, S.I., Umali D.V., Sasai, K., Shirota, K., Katoh, H., and Tajima, T. (2020). Molecular and pathologic characterization of avian adenovirus isolated from the oviducts of laying hens in eastern Japan. Poultry Science 99 (5), 2459-2468.  
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2019.12.059

  • 6. Del Valle, F.P., Camba, S.I., Umali D.V., Sasai, K., Shirota, K., Katoh, H., and Tajima, T. (2020) The diseases suspected of the involvement of chicken anemia virus infection in 11 to 14-weeks old replacement pullets from eastern Japan: a case report. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 82 (5), 520-526. DOI: 10.1292/jvms.19-0210



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