The Poultry Podcast Show

Dr. Sherwin Camba: Salmonella & Biosecurity | Ep. 115

Nov 12, 2024

Dr. Sherwin Camba, an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, shares invaluable insights into salmonella control and avian influenza management in poultry production. He emphasizes the critical role of biosecurity and discusses strategies like vaccination and rodent management to combat disease spread. Dr. Camba also highlights the unique challenges faced in Southeast Asia and the importance of collaboration for effective poultry health solutions. Tune in for practical advice to improve poultry farm management!

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Dr. Sherwin Camba

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Quick takeaways

Effective control of salmonella in poultry requires integrated measures, including vaccination, robust biosecurity, and addressing environmental factors like rodent populations.

Collaboration among veterinarians, researchers, and government agencies is essential for implementing standardized protocols to combat poultry diseases like salmonella and avian influenza.

Deep dives

Transmission Dynamics of Salmonella in Poultry

Salmonella can be transmitted to poultry through various environmental pathways, particularly via contaminated feeds and vertical transmission from infected breeders. Rodents amplify the presence of Salmonella by shedding it into the environment, which further contaminates the feed that birds consume. Research indicates that different serovars of Salmonella exhibit varying systemic infection capabilities; for instance, Salmonella enteritidis can cause serious internal infections, while other serovars may remain localized in the gut. This understanding emphasizes the need for integrated control measures that address these transmission dynamics to mitigate Salmonella infections in poultry.

Intro

2min

A Journey Through Poultry Science and Industry Insights

2min

Salmonella Surveillance and Control in Poultry

17min

Tackling Poultry Diseases: A Collaborative Approach

6min

Poultry Health Challenges in the Philippines

7min

The Importance of Nutrition in Poultry Health

3min

The Importance of Continuous Learning in Poultry Practice

2min

In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Sherwin Camba from the University of the Philippines Los Baños shares insights on the critical challenges of salmonella and avian influenza in poultry production, focusing on control measures in Southeast Asia. Dr. Camba highlights key strategies, including vaccination, biosecurity, and the impact of environmental factors like rodents in spreading diseases. Tune in to discover practical approaches for tackling poultry health issues and ensuring food safety in a rapidly changing industry!

"Rodents serve as amplifiers of salmonella in poultry farms, making them critical in disease management and biosecurity."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Sherwin Camba is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, specializing in poultry production and medicine. He earned his DVM from the University of the Philippines and PhD from Osaka Prefecture University, Japan. Dr. Camba's expertise includes salmonella control, avian influenza management, and biosecurity strategies for poultry farms. With over a decade of consulting experience in East and Southeast Asia, Dr. Camba continues to contribute to global poultry health research.

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