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Cal Poly Bull Test

Ranchers from throughout the country bring registered bulls to Cal Poly to test animal performance.

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Student-Run Enterprise

Cal Poly students are the foundation to the Cal Poly Bull Test. This year we have a team of 50 students.

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Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” Philosophy

Cal Poly students gain hands-on experience in the beef cattle industry.

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The Bull Sale

This student-run enterprise is one of the toughest bull tests in the country, with only about half of the bulls making the sale.

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C-Lock Smart Feed

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Cal Poly

Performance Info

For More Information

Contact us at bulltest@calpoly.edu
 
 
Beef Cattle Specialist
(805) 756-2685
 
OR
 
Beef Operations Manager
(805) 801-7058

 

 

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Welcome to the Cal Poly Bull Test!

Cal Poly Bull Test

Animal Science Department

1 Grand Ave

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

 

Refer any questions to our Bull Test Office @ (805) 756-2685 or our email bulltest@calpoly.edu

 

Join the 2025 enterprise HERE!

Consignor Information

Apply to consign your bulls for the 2025 test and sale here. Please submit your application by April 19, 2025. 

Find the Consignor Handbook here.

Find the Consignor Agreement here.

Find the Consignor Entry Form here.

Sale Updates!

2025 Sale Catalog coming soon!

Email Zach McFarlane at zmcfarla@calpoly.edu to receive a copy of the sale catalog in the mail.

The 2025 Bull Sale is Sunday, October 5th. DV Auction link coming soon. 

 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, October 4 

5:30 pm

Cal Poly Young Cattlemen's Benefit Dinner, Twissleman Barn, San Luis Obispo, CA

Sunday, October 5 

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Bull preview, Escuela Ranch/Cal Poly Bull Test Facility, San Luis Obispo, CA 

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

BBQ lunch

1:00 pm

Cal Poly Bull Sale begins 

 

Progress Reports

Follow the bulls as they progress through the contemporary group test. View progress reports by clicking the link in the Main Menu or by clicking here.

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