K-State's 42nd Anniversary Bull and Female Sale Scheduled for March 1

Videos are now posted for the Purebred Beef Unit's Legacy Sale that will feature 29 yearling bulls, 15 registered females, 20 commercial heifers and five ranch horses.

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry will host the Legacy Sale on Friday, March 1 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan. This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the student-managed sale.

This year's offering includes 17 Angus, seven Simmental and five Hereford yearling bulls as well as 15 fall-bred cows, 21 commercial heifers and five AQHA ranch performance horses.

"This year's Legacy Sale offers a useful set of bulls along with fall-calving bred females and spring yearling commercial heifers that will be ready to breed this spring," Shane Werk, Purebred Beef Unit manager, says. "We wouldn't be able to make this event happen without the dedication and hard work of the student help. They've had the opportunity to learn and better their experience here at K-State by working at the Purebred Beef Unit."

Visit asi.ksu.edu/legacysale to view the sale catalog and lot videos.

Prior to the sale will be the 106th Annual Cattlemen's Day. Dr. Brad Morgan will keynote the event by discussing the potential for plant-sourced meat and laboratory-produced meat to take market share from the meat industry. Following Morgan's presentation, Glynn Tonsor, K-State agricultural economist, will discuss the importance of international trade as we expand the U.S. beef herd. The afternoon sessions will feature K-State faculty and industry presentations in Weber Hall and at the Beef Stocker Unit discussing a variety of topics.

The cost to attend Cattlemen's Day 2019 is $20 if paid by February 25 at noon or $30 at the door. There is no charge for students if registered before February 25. Online registration is available at asi.ksu.edu. For more information visit KSUBeef.org or contact Lois Schreiner at 785-532-1267 or lschrein@ksu.edu.

On February 28, the evening before Cattlemen's Day, Jerry Bohn will be honored as Stockman of the Year at the 49th Annual Stockmen's Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Manhattan. A separate registration, $50 per attendee, is required for the dinner. Registration is due Thursday, February 21. Information can be found online at www.found.ksu.edu/rsvp/asi or by contacting 785-775-2040.