Jan. 23, 2026

Herd Report

Herd Report
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Herd Report
On this episode of the Herd Report Spotlight Series, we visit Pilichowski Angus, a family-operated Angus seedstock program in Arthur County, Nebraska, ahead of their annual bull sale on Monday, February 9, 2026. Mike Pilichowski and his son share what’s behind one of the deepest bull offerings they’ve ever produced. The conversation spans cow management, fertility, calving ease, flush brothers, and why running cattle tough in the Sandhills leads to long-term success. In this episode: Why cow longevity drives every breeding decision How tough management improves breed-back rates A catalog walk-through from calving-ease to power bulls Proven older cows and the next generation of females What to expect on sale day and how to prepare