Weatherford FFA Member’s Beefmaster SAE Inspires Career in Animal Health
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | Author: Texas FFA News
For Layne Seal, years of raising and managing cattle through her Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) has helped build both a successful Beefmaster herd and a strong foundation for a future career in animal health.
The Weatherford FFA member purchased her first heifers at the age of seven, which sparked the beginning of her Beefmaster breeding operation. Over the years, her herd has grown and today her operation includes 13 cows, two bulls and a lamb.
“I’m responsible for managing my livestock and making decisions about feeding, breeding, marketing and selling,” Seal said.
Beyond managing her herd, her SAE has also helped guide her career goals.
Seal plans to pursue a career in the veterinary or large-animal health industry. Through her livestock operation, she regularly works with veterinarians and reproductive specialists.
“I’ve been able to learn directly from the professionals who help manage my cattle,” Seal said.
She has also joined her chapter’s veterinary science career development event team and enrolled in multiple animal science courses. This year, she will take Veterinary Medical Applications and earn her Certified Veterinary Assistant credential.
Seal has also secured an internship with her local veterinarian to gain firsthand experience working in a clinic.
“Through my SAE and these opportunities, I’ve been able to see how animal health professionals work and how important they are to the livestock industry,” Seal said.
Seal’s successful SAE project was recognized at the 2025 Texas FFA State Convention as a Star Chapter Producation.
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