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August 27, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

We Ship Our Livestock Handling Equipment Around the Country and the Globe

If you are looking for a high-quality livestock handling supply company that delivers to customers around the U.S., Canada and around the globe, look no further than D-S Livestock Equipment. We have been helping sheep, goats, and cattle operations with their equipment needs for over 30 years now. Founded by Dennis Schoenian, our company is one of the only providers of hot-dipped galvanized equipment so you don’t have to worry about your new equipment rusting or requiring paint.

Large inventory
We keep a large inventory on hand that lets us ship your orders as soon as possible. We typically send out 95% of our orders within the first 24 hours, so you can count on a fast turnaround time of your new high-quality equipment.

Fast Order Fulfillment & Timely Delivery
Of course, if you are ordering supplies for your livestock operations, you want your equipment to be top-notch, dependable and arrive on time. Being able to depend on your shipment means you can focus on your other day-to-day responsibilities without having to worry about making changes in your daily plans or setting up transportation.

Finance Equipment
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality products coupled with reliable service at prices that are competitive. To that end, we also provide financial support if you need to pay for your livestock equipment as you go. Simply fill out our no-obligation credit application with our in-house financing company, and we will help you tailor a financing package that works for you. We can set up minimal down payments as well as match your monthly payments to your cash flow.

Free Catalog
Some customers don’t have wireless internet signals, and that’s not a problem. We can send you a printed catalog for your convenience, anywhere in the world. Just give us a call and we will send one out at no extra charge.

Our goal is to give you quality equipment at competitive prices with optional financing as needed. Speak to one of our experts in Frostburg, Maryland for more information. Just call 1-800-949-9997 today.
July 25, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Mineral Feeder Can Protect Your Livestock Health & Performance

When you are running a livestock operation, you want to keep your animals — cattle, sheep or goats — as healthy as possible to protect your investment. Factors that can influence their health and growth often depend on their diet and local forage as well as the time of year (season).

One of the ways you can ensure healthier stock all year round is by supplementing their normal feed with mineral augmentation. Dietary deficiencies can show up as poor growth from a lowered appetite and weight loss, reduced levels of milk production and lowered reproduction.

For healthier livestock, you can supplement their feed with phosphorus, magnesium, salt, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, sulfur, manganese, cobalt, iron, and iodine. An effective form of supplementation is through a mineral feeder that can protect the minerals during any kind of weather conditions.

Whether you need mineral augmentation to help your livestock move from grazing pastures to seasonal sheltering, or just want to ensure their healthy dietary levels for growth and performance, our mineral feeders can give your operation the boost it needs to maintain consistent health levels and performance in your animals.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment we the offer the MF1 mineral feeder which holds 50 pounds of mineral supplement with a feeder edge of 15 inches; and the MF2 mineral feeder that holds 20 pounds of mineral and is 13 inches from the ground. These feeders are a one-piece molded polyurethane unit that comes with a round 36-inch steel base that turns with the wind. This prevents weather exposure from rain, sleet, snow, and other kinds of moisture that can form from wind-driven weather and potentially damage the feed.

If you are looking for a high-quality mineral feeder to protect your livestock’s health and performance, you can check out our mineral feeders. You can also call us at 1-800-949-9997 with your questions. We ship throughout the US and internationally.
June 20, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Quality Head Gate Can Keep Your Operation Running Smoothly

When it comes to your livestock operation of cattle, sheep or goat, having the right equipment can keep things running smoothly so you can focus beyond the day-to-day operations. Our team at D-S Livestock Equipment has been helping customers around the country by providing top quality headgates.

Whatever your cattle operation, be it cattle, sheep or goats where you need reliable equipment for sorting, breeding, veterinary treatment or slaughter preparations, a reliable, durable, and user-friendly headgate can help your operation achieve long-term success while improving your animal’s care and management, making the task of capturing, culling, and detaining them easier.

-The Manual HG1 Headgate: ideal for sheep and goats and weighs only 35 pounds. Its portability is an asset if you need to move it around.

-The Automatic Headgate: weighs 73 pounds, is spring loaded on one side and can be adjusted for size. It’s used for sheep for when you need to keep them while administering medication, testing for pregnancy, deworming them or attaching an ear tag. The sheep’s head is locked until you pull the handle so it can go down the raceway to be sorted.

-The V-Style Manual Headgate: weighs 190 pounds and is reversible, allowing you to access the gate from either side. The bottom height is adjustable between 5-12 inches and can be bolted onto chutes or wooden posts.

-The Traditional Self Catch Headgate: is our heaviest at 225 lbs and is ideal for self-catch. The gate can be accessed from either side, with the doors opening towards the livestock so they can come through. The 7-foot chain restrains the head while the doors close and hold it safely in place.

-The Spinlock Self Catch Headgate: weighs 245 lbs and is not only highly advanced but fast version available. It’s pulley/cable system lets you operate the gate while your livestock advances through the opening, while quickly shifts from lockup to close and lock without worry about your animal escaping which can happen when it is stressed, wild, or unbroken.

If you are looking for equipment for your animals, D-S Livestock Equipment has a large inventory to meet your operation’s needs. For more information, please call 1-800-949-9997 to speak to one of our operators.
May 14, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Livestock Show Equipment for the Show Circuit

At D-S Livestock Equipment online, we specialize in offering all types of handling equipment for the goat, sheep and cattle industries. Whether you need top-quality show equipment, feeders, or loading and hauling equipment, we are here to help with a fast turnaround time. Our large inventory means we can provide your equipment essentials at competitive pricing.

For those who are presenting your show worthy goat, sheep or cattle, our livestock equipment offers you the opportunity to display your capabilities as a breeder while meeting with other professionals in your industry. Your animals will benefit when you strive to keep their stress levels to a minimum during this show season, whether when you are transporting them or preparing them for presentation. Our equipment can make your job easier.

We offer equipment such as fold-up stands to accommodate the different animal heights and sizes so you can show off your stock, as well as hay baskets that hold up to the demands of transportation as you travel from show to show.

Of course, along with hay baskets, we have a wide selection of feeders in general for your livestock needs:

-Single and double animal hay and grain feeder
-Six-sided feeder
-One-sided self-feeder with lid
-Two-sided self-feeder
-Poly feeder
-Adjustable grain feeders
-Big bale feeder
-Grain trough
-Fenceline feeder

Not only is our quality livestock equipment constructed of hot-dipped galvanized material to prevent rust formation but it also requires no paint, and yet often still remains more economical than our competitor’s. We are happy to ship your equipment throughout the United States, Canada, and more.

If you are looking for show circuit or other livestock equipment to keep your operation running smoothly, please call our facility in Frostburg, Maryland, at 800-949-9997 to place your order. Our team has over 30 years of experience in the industry and is ready to answer your questions and help you find the equipment you need.
April 16, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Top-Quality Calf Table Can Make Calving Season Easier

When it comes to running a livestock operation or cattle ranch, having the right equipment can save you time and money while maximizing your efforts. One of the items we offer here at D-S Livestock Equipment in Frostburg, Maryland, is the high-quality Matador Calf Table.

Both chutes and calf tables help to make your job easier, both on your handler and on the animal. Calving season is a busy, stressful time for any livestock operation and chutes and calf tables allow you to brand, castrate, dehorn and implant calves more easily. Not only do calf tables make the job less stressful for the calf, but it also makes the job easier on your handler’s back no matter what their strength or size.

To help ranchers with their calves, our Matador Calf table has many features, one of the main ones is that it is electroplated with zinc and completely galvanized to prevent rust. It also has both a solid floor and sides so the calf can come in quickly and comfortably towards the headgate with minimal distractions.

The Matador Calf Table can easily hold calves from 300 to 350 lbs, which are centered in the headgate as the sides of the chute evenly squeezes them on both sides. The result is that it is easy to roll the calf over on their side, and their head doesn’t get the chance to bobble around thanks to the unit’s adjustable head table. A material strip — which feels like carpet — on the back side helps support the calves more securely as they can’t slide around. The headgate and adjustable back support help the calves remain stable.

While using a calf table is a significant investment, it can help you quickly process and monitor your calves, get them ready to join the main herd while keeping them happier and less stressed, as well as allowing you to provide them with the veterinary care they require.

At D-S Livestock Equipment, our goal is to help your cattle operation run smoothly and more profitably. We do this by providing quality products at affordable prices which protect your investment. If you are looking for a high-quality calf table, we welcome you to call 800-949-9997 today to speak to one of our representatives. We typically ship within 24 hours.
March 25, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Is It Time to Trim Your Livestock’s Hooves?

Do you need to trim your livestock’s hooves again? This procedure is a necessity with any livestock operation, whether you have goats or sheep. At D-S Livestock Equipment we provide work tables and workstations to make your livestock operation run smoothly and can ship livestock handling equipment anywhere around the world. You can trust that our equipment delivers top quality performance at competitive prices. Our huge inventory and experienced team have a fast turnaround to keep your livestock operation on track.

When your animals require special handling such as hoof trimming, you want to make sure both the animal and the handlers are safe to prevent possible injury. Sometimes an animal can get skittish or balk at this necessary procedure, so making sure you have the right equipment can protect the handler as well as the animal and lessen the stress. So many of our customers have appreciated the value of our Turn O’Matic workstation, the TM5000.

This high-quality work station loads the animal safely into the chute enclosure so that it can be immobilized by squeezing them gently with the push of a button. Once they are secured, the lift feature can be employed to lift them up and turn them onto their side comfortably where you release the drop-away floor so their hooves can be trimmed easily.

This work station can hold a goat or sheep (also those with horns) weighing up to 310 pounds, while the TM5000-2G can handle livestock weighing up to 400 pounds. Once the trimming is complete, you simply rotate the floor back in place, push the button again, and the unit will rotate down so you can release your animal with ease. Trimming your livestock’s hooves has never been easier!

Whether you are looking for livestock equipment for your goat, sheep, or cattle operation, we can ship what you need quickly anywhere in the U.S. or around the world. We welcome you to call 800-949-9997 to speak to one of our friendly representatives at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment in Frostburg, Maryland. We look forward to helping you keep your livestock operation on track and running smoothly with our high-quality equipment.
February 26, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Sorting Equipment Can Help You Prepare Your Livestock for Spring

When it comes to a livestock operation, spring and summer are often a hectic time when handling cattle, goat and sheep no matter where you are located. As winter eases into spring, you will likely be busy kidding, lambing, sorting and transporting your herds where they need to go.

As you already know, moving animals that have been overwintered, and their new offspring can be tricky as this is a stressful time for them, causing them to balk at walking into a chute or loading truck.

Our team at D-S Livestock Equipment is familiar with this scenario and offers a range of quality animal handling equipment that can make your job easier!

Sorting Equipment

Our 8-foot portable loading ramp – LR96 comes with balanced 10″ wheels which are easily pushed from either end of the device.
This ramp has five height setting adjustments at increments of 2, 2 ½, 3, 3 ½, and 4 feet. The bottom is 12″ wide to keep animals from turning around. The ramp has angled sides with the top having side panel adjusters to accommodate various loading heights.

Bi-Fold Sorter With Stop – the BS800 has a center panel which folds flat when you are sorting left or right, except when it is in a neutral position, the panel folds out flat to create a stop. The operation of the sorter is done through a 30″ handle with a trigger that locks and unlocks the sorter. It’s 30″ handle keeps you away from the sorter so animals can exit better. The BS800 also supports your raceway panels at the best angle and width.

At D-S Livestock Equipment, we keep a significant inventory on hand to make meeting your orders faster, and we can ship products internationally as well. We are also one of the only providers of hot dipped galvanized livestock equipment, which translates to no paint and no rust.

Do you have a cattle, goat, or sheep livestock operation and are looking for quality sorting equipment or other supplies to make your operation run more smoothly? Give our team a call today at 800-949-9997 in Frostburg, Maryland, to learn more about our products and to place your order.
January 23, 2019 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Help Your Livestock Operation Thrive With Weighing

Whether you are running a livestock operation with sheep, goat, and cattle or are raising animals to show, you’ll want to weigh your animals regularly to make sure they are developing properly, the operation is running smoothly, and you are getting the best return on your investment. At D-S Livestock Handling, we offer a wide range of scales with minimal stress for your animal to supply your operation’s needs.

Weighing your animals allows you to keep track of the health of your livestock which is important to your production. When you use the right equipment for the job, you’ll be able to quickly notice if there is a sudden drop in weight for an animal. When you know weight loss is happening, particularly rapid weight loss, you can contact your veterinarian immediately to see if there is a harmful disease that may potentially threaten your herd. Early treatment can keep illness and disease from spreading to the rest of your herd.

When you regularly weigh your animals, you can make sure they are gaining weight as they should and also measure how fast the weight gain is happening. This can help you know which animals need less feed (or more feed), and which ones need medical care. If you are breeding your livestock, a scale can help you make sure your animals are healthy and when the best time is for breeding. The animal’s weight can help your veterinarian to advise dietary changes or nutrients which may need to be added to the diet.

At D-S Livestock Equipment, we have been supplying high-quality equipment to various livestock operations since 1982. The Roll O’Matic with Scale Attachment comes with four beam load cells with an accurate weight indicator and indicator holder. It can quickly and accurately weigh your animal in the roll table without needing a separate scale. The RM6000S is fully galvanized to avoid rusting and allows the animal to enter easily with fewer distractions toward our V-type manual headgate, while the back support and headgate work to keep the animal in position.

We also have a 550-Pound Standard Dial that can be used with our SSD51 scale or with our S1102 winch stand scale attachment. Our 400-Pound scale uses a 7-inch dial with weight increments within 1-pound, with a maximum capacity of 400 pounds. Our digital scales, including the E500, have a maximum capacity of 500-pounds and is accurate within 1-pound increments. It also comes with a 1-year warranty. If you upgrade the E500 to our DS01, you’ll receive an RS232 printer and computer output. When fully charged the unit will have up to 40-hours of battery life which can help when weighing animals in areas where power may not be available.

If you are looking for weight scales that are accurate and durable, we invite you to call 800-949-9997 to speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives today!

 
December 7, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Are You Looking to Finance Your Livestock Equipment?

At D-S Livestock Equipment we are pleased to provide a variety of handling equipment for your livestock operation, including sheep, goats, and cattle. No matter if you need loading and hauling equipment, show equipment, mineral feeders or regular feeders, an open bar or solid panels and doors, we are ready to offer you the high-quality products your business deserves.

Backed by over 30 of experience dealing with the livestock industry, our goal is to deliver quality products quickly at competitive prices. Not only do you benefit from our extensive experience in the industry, but our large inventory allows us to ship your equipment right away so you can keep your operation running on smoothly and on track. Our business is also one of the only providers of hot-dipped galvanized livestock equipment which eliminates paint and rust issues.

Our affordably priced products are sold worldwide, including the United States and Canada. If you need livestock equipment and want to generate revenue while paying for your equipment as you go, we can help. We offer financing for our customers who don’t want to pay cash. Just complete our no-obligation credit application with our in-house financing company, and we will call and review your financing package tailored specifically for your needs. You can then email the documents to us online.

Benefits of Financing With Us

  • You can be approved immediately without a compilation of financing statements
  • You can take advantage of the tax benefits as well as deduct your payments
  • You can defer payments until your equipment is properly installed
  • You can avoid financial reporting
  • You don’t need to have cash up front or a down payment
  • You can match monthly payments to your cash flow requirements
  • You can get approved even if your credit score is low or have had a bankruptcy
  • You can be approved for your startup
  • At the end of the term, you will have ownership options

If you would like to know more about our livestock products in Frostburg, Maryland, please give us a call and today to learn more about our products and how to place your order. Our team has the experience to answer all of your questions and concerns and ensure that you receive exactly what you are looking for. We look forward to serving you with the exceptional service our customers have come to expect!
November 13, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Are You Ready for the Winter Kidding Season?

As the calendar nears the end of yet another seasonal cycle, it’s now almost time for winter kidding for your goat operation. At D-S Livestock Equipment, we have the equipment you need to keep your nanny and her offspring as comfortable as possible during this stressful period. With winter birthing for goats – who are smaller and have very little insulation compared to lambs and calves – we know that when the temperatures plummet, you will want to be prepared for your nanny and her kids and have the process run as efficiently as possible.

When temperatures drop below freezing the kids need to be dried quickly to avoid chilling and possible hypothermia. You don’t want one of the kids to lose a tip of an ear to frostbite or death. We supply high-quality panels, grafting boxes doors and pen components that can make your winter goat kidding operation run smoothly.

We offer lambing and kidding panels in various heights to fit your needs. They are strong even though they are also lightweight, and you can design your pens to range anywhere from 4×4 to 6×6 feet and use 7/16-inch rods. All panels are 41 inches high. The panel sizes come in 4 feet, 5 feet, or 6 feet tall and weigh 25 lbs., 30 lbs. or 33 lbs. respectively. Our creep doors have adjustable rollers with doors that open and close readily for easy access. Our creep panels have a spring-loaded latch and are hinged inside a heavy steel frame, with the doors opening both ways.

With the lamb and goat creep panels, the vertical and horizontal bars can be adjusted in both width and height. You can also add or take out rollers. You can place your pens against a wall or back to back as needed and our grafting box is readily connected to the pens. You can also attach the grafting box to the kidding panels to keep a nanny in position if one of her kids has a rejection problem and still needs to nurse. With the grafting box the nanny may be stood up or adjusted for longer periods should she need to lie down. The grafting box is highly portable as well so you can move it from pen to pen as needed. When it comes to our products, our goal is to strive for ease of use along with convenience.

If you have a goat operation and are looking for the right equipment to help you with your winter kidding, just call 800-949-9997 and talk to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.

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