Cheyenne Young, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, shares her journey in animal science as a member of the Seneca FFA chapter. She reflects on her role as a vet assistant at BCA Fairly Animal Hospital, discussing initial challenges and the skills gained from her agriculture classes. Cheyen...

Dr. Lowell Midla, Livestock Technical Services Veterinarian for Merck Animal Health, loves cows and solving wicked problems. Learn about two technologies that reduce the use of antibiotics from a real-life veterinarian.

Learn how Wyatt’s SAE with aquatic sciences played a pivotal role for his future.

Explore the National Veterinary Science Career Development Event and how it prepares students for real-world veterinary careers. Students develop animal handling, critical thinking, and clinical skills through a canine wellness scenario, written assessments, and hands-on procedures evaluated by p...

Peyton of California's Altaville-Bret Harte FFA shares his journey in veterinary science, beginning with childhood visits to the vet hospital with his dad. He started working there in seventh grade, gaining valuable experience. His aspiration to become a vet drives him through the challenges of v...

Explore Tristan Pongos' impactful SAE in Valley Fever research at the University of Arizona. This project applies classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, focusing on mapping disease hotspots through meticulous soil DNA extraction. Tristan's dedication to lab safety and adaptability highligh...

Career development events focus on student success. FFA members study and practice to gain a complete and comprehensive knowledge of what it takes to succeed in a related career.

The Veterinary Science CDE provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate pra...

Hear from Elizabeth Galbreath about her role at Merck Animal Health and how she works with students and future employees to be successful in their future careers.

Explore the Pratt family farm in Palmer, Alaska, a vital local food producer in a region heavily reliant on imports. Discover their diverse livestock, including sheep, goats, and cows, and their direct farmer-to-consumer sales model. This segment also features Tylynn Sturdivant, an FFA member, de...