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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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Cal Poly Bull Test & Sale 70th Anniversary Celebration – Fill out form

Friday, October 2nd

70th Anniversary Reception

Time: 4:30-7:30 PM

Location: Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall - Directions

Details: Calling all Cal Poly Beef Unit and Bull Test Alumni! Whether you were a beef unit employee or a part of the Cal Poly Bull Test, come reconnect with fellow alumni, consignors, and friends as we celebrate 70 years of the Cal Poly Bull Test & Sale and the legacy of the Beef Program. Light food and drinks will be provided. Park in the adjacent "H-1 lot"; parking is free on weekends. RSVP with the link above.

Saturday, October 3rd

New Animal Health Center Facility Tour

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Charles & Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center - Directions

Details: Come enjoy a guided tour of the new Animal Health Center, located on the site of the former Cal Poly Beef Unit and Bull Test Facility. A light breakfast will be provided. Park in any of the adjacent "H" lots; parking is free on weekends. While you're on campus, please feel free to explore other facilities such as the Meat Processing Center, off of Stenner Creek Road, which was relocated at the same time as the Bull Test. RSVP at the link above. 

Young Cattlemen’s Association Benefit Dinner

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Twisselman Barn - 773 W. Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, Directions

Details: Come support the Young Cattlemen’s Association and enjoy food, drinks, silent & live auction. Reserve your tickets through the Young Cattlemen's Association; link coming soon. Payment will be accepted day of through cash, check, or card.

Sunday, October 4th

70th Anniversary Cal Poly Bull Sale

Location: Cal Poly Bull Test Facility - Directions

Bull Preview: 9:00-11:00 AM

Light refreshments will be provided.

Lunch: 11:00 AM

A tri-tip lunch will be provided by the SLO County Cattlemen's Association.

Bull Sale: 1:00 PM

 

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Consignor Information

Apply to consign your bulls for the 2026 test and sale here.

Please submit your application by April 18, 2026. 

Find the Consignor Handbook by clicking here.

Find the Consignor Entry Form by clicking here.

Find the Consignor Agreement by clicking here.

Sale Updates

2026 Sale Catalog coming soon!

Email Jason Dubowsky at jdubowsk@calpoly.edu to receive a copy of the sale catalog in the mail.

The 2026 Bull Sale is Sunday, October 4th. DV Auction link coming soon. 

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.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Cal Poly Bull Test

Animal Science Department

1 Grand Ave

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Advisor Contact Information

Jason Dubowsky 

Cal Poly Bull Test Advisor

(805) 756-3756

jdubowsk@calpoly.edu

Aaron Lazanoff

Beef Operations Manager

(805) 801-7058

alazanof@calpoly.edu


Refer any questions to our Bull Test Office @ (805) 756-3756 or our email bulltest@calpoly.edu