AFMA Intervarsity Writer’s Cup
The Intervarsity Writers’ Cup (IWC) is an exciting scientific writing competition that challenges final-year and postgraduate Animal Science students from South African universities to showcase their expertise in animal nutrition. The best scientific article submitted each quarter will be awarded a prize and will be considered for the grand prize and overall title of Writers’ Cup Champion at the end of each year.
This initiative has not only recognised individual excellence but also sparked a friendly rivalry among universities, making it a prestigious title to win!
Submission categories with criteria:
Own Research
Literature Review
Rules of Entry
HOW TO ENTER:
- All entries must be submitted electronically by the main author (student) via the following link:
https://forms.gle/r6XHqmwcHtzcEXki6
- Ensure all supporting documents are included before the deadlines:
Round 1 – Submission: 21 October 2025 | Publication: January 2026
Round 2 – Submission: 23 January 2026 | Publication: April 2026
Round 3 – Submission: 8 April 2026 | Publication: July 2026
Represent your university & take the trophy home!
This competition isn’t just about individual success – it’s also about university pride! The Writers’ Cup Champion and their tertiary institution walk away with the trophy, earning well-deserved recognition in the industry.
AFMA Intervarsity Writers Cup Champions
Section Links
| YEAR | STUDENT | UNIVERSITY | ARTICLE THEME | ARTICLE |
| 2020 | Amelia du Preez | University of Pretoria | Nutritional science: all species | Effects of different feeding systems on scrotal fat accumulation and semen quality of Merino-type sheep |
| 2021 | Zarinah Skippers | Stellenbosch University | Feed science: Additives | Effect of pre-treatment incubation time using exogenous fibrolytic enzymes on in vitro fibre digestion |
| 2022 | Enathi Dinga | North-West UniversityFeed science: Feed ingredients & feeding practices | Feed science: Feed ingredients & feeding practices | Effect of Melia azedarach seed-mediated nano-ZnO on growth performance, protein utilisation efficiency, haematology and nutritional status in pigs |
| 2023 | Michelle Gouws | Stellenbosch University | Nutritional science: all species | The effect of ionophore use and essential oil compounds in calf diets on animal growth and the prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli |
| 2024 | Mighael van Schalkwyk | Stellenbosch University | Feed Processing: Milling / Mixing / Formulation / Packaging | The effect of dietary chitinase on feed quality of extruded abalone pellets |
| 2025 | Cherise Basson | Stellenbosch University | Feed science: Additives |
Supplementing pasture-based dairy cows with Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product |