Dr. Ceferino P. Maala was recognized for his outstanding contributions as a scientist and professor, to the fields of veterinary anatomy and physiology of livestock species, most especially the anatomy of the carabao. He devised alternative methods of animal identification, an important technology for the control of emerging animal diseases. His researches at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños have contributed significantly to the development of strategies for the improvement of health, production and reproduction of important livestock species. His numerous publications have been useful references for veterinary anatomy and in the identification and conservation of livestock and wild animal species. Dr. Maala mentored more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students, taught several courses in veterinary medicine and has authored and co-authored eight books and laboratory manuals. He also served as Editor-in-chief of the Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and as co-editor and reviewer of the Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine.
Birthdate: 26 December 1948
Honors and Award received:
- 1983 - Outstanding Young Man in Science Award - Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)
- 1987 - Outstanding Veterinarian in Education Award - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA)
- 1987 - PSAS Don Andres Soriano Animal Science Research Award - Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)
- 1988 - Most Outstanding Veterinarian in Veterinary Research - Veterinary Practitioners Association of the Philippines (VPAP)
- 1994 - Rhone Poulenc Outstanding Teacher in Animal Science Award - Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)
- 1998 - Inphilco Distinguished Animal Scientist Award - Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)
- 2002 - UPLB Outstanding Researcher Award - University of the Philippines Los Banos
- 2004 - Distinguished Professional Service Award - Philippine Veterinary Medical Association
- 2004 - Outstanding Professional in Veterinary Medicine - Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- 2005 - Distinguished Alumnus for Research - College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
- 2013 - UP Scientist I - University of the Philippines
- 2013 - UP Scientific Productivity Award - University of the Philippines
- 2006 - Distinguished Fellow Award - Philippine Society of Animal Science
- 2007 - NRCP Achievement Award - National Research Council of the Philippines
- 2013 - Most Outstanding Veterinarian of 2013 in Academe - Veterinary Practitioner’s Association of the Philippines (VPAP)
- 2013 - 2013 Distinguished Alumnus for Veterinary Education - UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association
- 2014 - Certificate of Appreciation - Royal University of Agriculture
- 2015 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
