Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Undergraduate students of any Animal Science field currently enrolled in
an accredited college or university
How do students participate?
Students must write a scientific paper of approximately 3000-3500 words based
on a topic involving animal nutrition. Suggested topics are published on
our website.
Is registration mandatory?
Yes, it is mandatory to send the registration form by February 29, 2008.
How will I know if my paper is a winner?
Alltech will communicate the date and location of the awards ceremony through
contact information provided on your enrollment form.
How will winners be chosen?
Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges specially selected for this competition.
The judges will be appointed by Alltech, and each will consist of three
(3) members, one (1) representative of Alltech, and the other two (2),
researchers / professors and/or industry leaders.
Where can I get answers to additional questions during the competition?
Send an e-mail to:
yas_NA@alltech.com - North America
yas_LA@alltech.com - Latin America
yas_AP@alltech.com - Asia-Pacific
yas_EU@alltech.com - Europe
Can non-US citizens participate?
Yes, as long as they fulfill the requirements listed in the rules and regulations.
Where should I send my paper?
You may upload your paper in a Microsoft Word format.
I do not have a registration form. How can I get it?
You will find the registration form online at our website:
Registration Form.
Alltech’s innovative feed technologies include the following:
- Yeast
- Organic Trace Minerals
- Natural Growth Promoters
- Antibiotic Alternatives
- Enzymes
- Silage inoculants
- Natural extracts and antioxidants
What are the judges looking for?
Depending on the type of project things they are looking for could include:
- Does the abstract adequately describe the content of the submission?
- Was the subject area narrow enough that an in depth submission was possible?
- Was the subject in the general area of the animal feed technologies described on the website?
- How well is the existing literature reviewed?
- Is evidence provided in a logical order?
- Is there a convincing line of arguments?
- Has the author gone beyond presenting facts (data) to explanations and understanding?
- Are the conclusions concise and accurate?
- Did the author communicate what they set out to communicate?
