"The Intervarsity Writers’ Cup competition was first introduced amongst the SA universities in 2017 and AFMA  awarded the first grand winner in 2019. The competition promotes student participation in the animal feed industry and recognizes and encourages scientific contributions by animal nutrition students. The initiative is in support of AFMA’s training and skills development strategy and complements other student outreach activities, career days, and a job opportunity portal.

The competition is open to any final year or postgraduate student in Animal Science who is registered at a South African university.  The best scientific article submitted each quarter will be awarded a cash prize and will be considered for the grand prize and overall title of Writers’ Cup Champion at the end of the year." - https://www.afma.co.za/afma-intervarsity-writers-cup/

Two University of Pretoria Department of Animal Science students, Kean Jacobs and Jorja Ashford, have performed exceptionally well!

Kean's literature review was titled "Digestible calcium in broiler production," and he has has been honoured as the top student article in the "Literature Review" category for Round 1. While Jorja's was titled "Factors affecting bone health in laying hens," and has been honoured as the top student article in the "Literature Review" category for Round 2.

UP Animal Science is proud of our two post-graduates, including everyone who submitted an entry, and looks forward to continued oppurtnities such as this one for our stdents from industry partners.