5 ways for students to participate in the ANCC
- Showcase your research in the Graduate Student Competitions.
- Network with industry leaders in animal nutrition.
- Participate and ask questions during the career panel discussion at the Student Networking Event.
- Learn about the latest developments in animal nutrition research.
- Apply for the ANAC Scholarship.
Graduate Student Competitions
ANAC is pleased to showcase the research of Canadian graduate students in animal science and nutrition during the ANCC Graduate Student Competitions, to be held at the Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada 2025 in Ontario. This competition includes three categories: the oral presentation competition, the poster competition, and the up-and-coming research mini presentations.
For competition details, read below or download the PDF.
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Oral Presentation Competition
Two abstracts from the submissions will be selected. One focused on ruminant research and the other monogastric. The winners will give an oral presentation during the ruminant and monogastric sessions respectively.
Oral presentation winners will:
- be invited to give a 20-minute oral presentation at the ANCC 2025 (15-minute presentation + 5 minutes for questions)
- have their registration expenses, travel and accommodations for ANCC 2025 paid by the conference
- have their written abstract published in the conference Book of Abstracts and online Proceedings
- have their video abstract displayed online on the conference website and possibly shown during conference proceedings
Poster Competition
Students chosen to participate in the poster competition will present their poster during the Graduate Student Poster Exhibition at ANCC 2025. Competitors’ video abstracts will be displayed online on the conference website and possibly shown during conference proceedings. Competitors’ written abstracts will be printed in the conference Book of Abstracts and online Proceedings.
Poster Competition Prizes:
- First prize – $500
- Second prize – $300
- Third prize – $200
Up-and-Coming Research Mini Presentations
This presentation category is intended for early-stage graduate students (both master’s and PhD level) who do not yet have research results to showcase their project motivation and the benefit their work will have for industry. This is a unique opportunity for graduate students to communicate the value of their work directly to the industry professionals who will apply it.
Up-and-coming research mini presentation candidates will:
- deliver a 5-minute oral presentation at ANCC 2025 (3-minute presentation + 2 minutes for questions)
- have their name and presentation title printed in the conference Book of Abstracts and online Proceedings
Application Requirements
Complete application requirements, including key dates, abstract guidelines and judging criteria are available in our ANCC 2025 graduate student competition details document. Download the document by clicking the button below.
To assist you in formatting your written abstract, you may download and use ANAC’s abstract template by clicking the button below.
The conference provided a fantastic platform for researchers and industry professionals with common interests to network. It allowed us to establish meaningful connections that will hopefully lead to collective efforts in advancing the sector
Jing Lu
Oral competition winner, 2023
Past ANCC Competition Winners
Student Networking Event
Representatives from different segments of the Canadian feed industry will discuss their career experiences in a live panel discussion. Afterwards, students will participate in small discussion groups where they will have the opportunity to ask questions to each panelist.
This event provides a unique opportunity to:
- learn more about the various roles that individuals play within the Canadian feed industry
- gain valuable insight on career opportunities
- make key industry contacts
- meet potential employers
ANAC Scholarship
Are you a graduate student at a Canadian university enrolled in animal science or a related field of study, with a specific interest in animal nutrition? If so, apply for the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) Graduate Scholarship today!
The ANAC Graduate Scholarship is made possible through funding by ANAC member companies. In addition to the $4,000 award, the scholarship recipient will have the opportunity to present their research at the Opening Plenary session of the ANCC.
Applications for the 2025 ANAC Graduate Scholarship are now open, and must be submitted by March 3, 2025. See the ANAC Scholarship webpage, linked below, for more details.