GPS DairyCAST

In the season premiere of Ahead of the Herd: The Pursuit of Mastery, GPS Dairy Consulting partners King Hickman, DVM, and Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS, explore what separates good dairies from elite operations and what it really means to pursue mastery. Joined by special guest Ron Oltmanns of Leadskill and Ryan Schultz of Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy, they dig into the mindset, discipline and consistency behind sustained excellence.From leadership and personal growth to everyday execution on the dairy, tune in to discover why mastery isn't about perfection or finding the next big breakthrough - it's about the relentless pursuit of getting better, one decision at a time.Thank you to Adisseo and Diamond V for sponsoring this Ahead of the Herd special series. Learn more about GPS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gpsdairy.com/⁠⁠⁠

Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies. In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS NextGen consultants Douglas Duhatschek, PhD, BVetMed, and Paulina Letelier, PhD, join GPS Director of Business Operations Stephanie Jens and Founding Partner King Hickman, DVM, to discuss what it takes to develop the next generation of dairy consultants. From recruiting and onboarding to mentorship and professional growth, this conversation takes a behind-the-scenes look at how GPS Dairy Consulting is intentionally building its bench. Tune in to hear how fresh perspectives, technical expertise and experienced mentorship come together to develop consultants who are prepared to serve dairy producers for years to come.Learn more about GPS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gpsdairy.com/⁠⁠⁠Explore The Barn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gpsdairybarn.com/home

On episode 64 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy Consulting Founder and Consultant, King Hickman, DVM, is joined by world renowned hoof car expert Karl Burgi for a global view of dairy best practices. Tune is as Karl and King cover what the best dairies in the world are doing to operate with excellence. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.Be a part of a world class team, helping dairies succeed and lead: ⁠https://gpsdairy.com/join-our-teamThis episode of GPS DairyCAST is sponsored by Chemlock Nutrition. We use the power of chemistry to simplify how feed ingredients are made, improve consistency, and support animal productivity and profitability. Learn more at chemlocknutrition.com.

Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead is a limited-series GPS DairyCAST highlighting how the next generation of consultants is driving meaningful change on modern dairies. In each episode, GPS NextGen consultants share how they approach complex challenges, earn trust quickly, and turn insight into action - without being bound by “how it’s always been done.” These conversations focus on thinking, leadership, and accountability.In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: Results That Lead, GPS consultants Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS, Nathan Pokowski, PAS, and Logan Morris, PhD, join GPS Founding Partner King Hickman, DVM, to discuss speed to clarity, decisive action, and staying accountable through the outcomes - not just the recommendations. Every dairy has more data than time and more opinions than answers. This panel explores how strong consultants determine when they know enough to act, help teams move from discussion to decision, and stay engaged to ensure those decisions deliver results.Learn more about GPS: ⁠⁠⁠https://gpsdairy.com/⁠⁠Explore The Barn: ⁠⁠https://www.gpsdairybarn.com/home

On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Dairy consultant Brady Goetz, PhD, PAS is joined by Steven Landwehr and Annie Vannurden of Silverstreak Dairies to discuss how they create cow-centered systems that work. From the parlor to the sort gate to the sand system, tune in to hear the practical decisions Silverstreak Dairies has made to build systems that work for both cows and people. Enjoy this conversation as a part of our our 2025 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.Add a GPS advisor to your team: ⁠⁠https://gpsdairy.com/contact-us⁠This episode of the GPS DairyCAST is proudly sponsored by Elanco Animal Health. Elanco provides customized solutions for dairy producers to yield healthy youngstock and productive cows, to control flies and pests, and to advance sustainability and improve management efficiency. Learn more at https://farmanimal.elanco.com/us/dairy