Lallemand Animal Nutrition has awarded $14,000 in scholarships to five students pursuing careers in animal science, nutrition and veterinary medicine, continuing its commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in animal agriculture. Now in its 11th year, the Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship Program recognizes students whose academic achievement and leadership demonstrate potential for long-term impact across the industry.
Since launching the program, LAN has awarded more than $140,000 to students across the United States and Canada.
“Each of these students represents the talent and commitment needed to move animal agriculture forward,” said Jeff Ast, commercial director for North and South America at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “Supporting students at every stage of their education helps strengthen the future workforce and accelerate innovation across the industry. The future is in good hands.”
2025 scholarship recipients
LAN’s 2025 scholarship recipients include both undergraduate and graduate students studying disciplines tied directly to animal health, nutrition, and production systems:
- Wyatt Dooley, Kansas State University — $2,500 (Bachelor of Animal Science)
- Brianna Meyer, University of Wisconsin–Madison — $2,500 (Bachelor of Dairy Science)
- Kylie Konyn, Cornell University — $3,000 (M.S. in Animal Science)
- Saroj Khatiwada, The Ohio State University — $3,000 (Ph.D. in Animal Sciences)
- Noah Larson, Kansas State University — $3,000 (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
LAN highlighted each recipient’s combination of academic focus and leadership experience — from applied livestock nutrition and dairy research to avian health interventions and global veterinary service goals.
Wyatt Dooley, originally from Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is studying animal science and industry at Kansas State University, with a focus on swine and applied research.
Dooley has served as president of the Block & Bridle club, worked as a peer mentor, and competed on the horse judging team. “The smallest organisms on earth often hold the biggest potential for change,” Dooley said, reflecting on how microbial solutions can drive innovation and sustainability in livestock production.
Brianna Meyer, from Chilton, Wisconsin, is a junior at UW–Madison studying dairy science and preparing for a career in large-animal veterinary medicine.
Meyer has earned leadership honors through Holstein and Brown Swiss youth programs and supports serotonin and lactation research with Dr. Laura Hernandez. “Partnering in microbial solutions is about collaborating and embracing innovation,” Meyer said.
Kylie Konyn, a third-generation dairy farmer from San Diego, California, is pursuing a master’s degree at Cornell University, focusing on transition dairy cow health and nutrition.
LAN noted her goal of connecting research to practical strategies that improve herd outcomes and farm profitability. “I don’t just see science; I see a vision of progress, responsibility and hope,” Konyn said, describing how microbial solutions can translate research into real-world results for producers.
Saroj Khatiwada, originally from Hetaunda, Nepal, is a doctoral candidate at The Ohio State University specializing in probiotic-based interventions for viral infections in turkeys.
He founded the American Association of Avian Pathologists student chapter and serves as a peer reviewer for Poultry Science. “Large changes in sustainable agricultural solutions need a partnered approach to be effective worldwide,” Khatiwada said.
Noah Larson, from Louisburg, Kansas, is a third-year veterinary medicine student at Kansas State University and a commissioned U.S. Army officer through the Health Professions Scholarship Program.
Larson is focused on food-animal medicine and aims to provide veterinary services globally to advance animal care and public health. “Partnering in microbial solutions for a changing world means using science and collaboration to address challenges in animal health, food safety and sustainability,” Larson said.
LAN said the scholarship program is designed to recognize students whose work reflects strong academic performance, leadership, and commitment to the agricultural industry, while also reinforcing the company’s broader mission of “partnering in microbial solutions for a changing world.
For more information about Lallemand Animal Nutrition and the scholarship program, visit the company’s website.
