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October 14, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Convenient Financing Can Help Purchase Equipment for Rapid Herd Expansion

There are many factors that contribute to maintaining a thriving livestock operation. Each year your range, the number of head, and scope of service can expand and change. This might also include starting a new operation in a different location.

When an opportunity arises to expand your operation, or open a new track, you will likely need to purchase new livestock handling equipment. This could include new chutes, gates, handling and weighing equipment, as well as other specialty items.

Sometimes the overhead costs can exceed your liquid capital. In a situation like this, you can turn to D-S Livestock Equipment. We generally offer easier approval than you will find from a bank or other financial institution. We offer fair and competitive interest rates and an available inventory that can ship within seven business days.

Where it’s applicable, we can also help you understand some of the potential tax benefits of financing through D-S Livestock Equipment. This might include tax deductions and improved financial reporting.

We can also work with you to understand the minimal down payments required and payments associated with your monthly cash flow.

If you need high-quality livestock handling equipment to expand your goat, sheep or cattle operation, with friendly financing, you should call 1-800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Equipment.
September 29, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Panels and Grafting Boxes Can Help Reduce Stress During Winter Kidding

Winter kidding for a goat operation can be a somewhat stressful time for you the operator as well as the animals. Sorting, and separating while keeping a nanny and kids comfortable often calls for quality panels, doors, and pens.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment we offer a range of panels, grafting boxes, and pen components to help you maintain an efficient operation during winter goat kidding season.

Our lambing and kidding panels come in a variety of heights. They are lightweight yet very strong, allowing you to create pens ranging from 4×4-feet to 6×6-feet. The panels include double hole connectors that use with 3/8-inch rods. This makes it easy and convenient to set pens back to back or against a wall.

A grafting box can be easily connected to the pens. They are designed to attach to the kidding panels. This helps hold a nanny in position so her kid can nurse even if she has a rejection problem.

The nanny can be stood up or adjusted for longer duration so she can lay down when trying to graft one to her. If needed the grafting box can easily be moved from one pen to another. If you also raise sheep the stanchion can be adjusted to accommodate a different size of animal.

If you have a goat or sheep operation and you need quality feeders you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
September 23, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Panels and Doors Are Often Needed for Seasonal Shelters

As the summer season winds down and the cool breezes of fall descend upon the land, some sheep, goats, and cattle operations turn their focus to providing their livestock with an over winter shelter. This is even more likely to be the case for livestock operations in northern latitudes or at elevation.

Of course, simply housing livestock in a barn or pole shed might not be sufficient for maintaining their overall health and well-being. Most animals do better and appreciate the opportunity to spend time outdoors, in a large pen in an area or corral.

To answer this important need D-S Livestock Handling Equipment is proud to offer high-quality panels and doors.

Our 10-foot Open Bar Panels have 7 bars made from tough 1 ½ inch by 14-gauge square and round tubing. Each panel is connected by stout 5/8-inch locking pins.

Our Open Bar Door swings both ways. This is useful for providing access to holding pens and corrals. The frame is constructed of 2-inch by 14-gauge square tubing. The door is constructed from 1 ½-inch by 14-gauge square tubing.

Our 4-foot Solid Door provides you with access to alleyway if needed. It has a frame made from 2-inch by 14-gauge square tubing. The door itself is sheeted solid up to 57-inches. It is constructed from 1½-inch by 14-gauge tubing and includes a heavy ¾-inch spring loaded latch pin.

If you have a goat, sheep or cattle operation and you need quality panels and doors for your shelter, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
August 30, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Galvanized Calf Table Won’t Rust

A high-quality calf table can play an essential role in preparing young cattle for different transitions as they take membership in the herd. They also play an important role in controlling the animal for various veterinary care requirements.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we understand that a quality calf table is a significant investment for any size cattle operation. A long life span helps maximize its value of the course of seasons and many long years.

To that end, our RM 6000 Matador Calf Table is galvanized to prevent rust. The professional galvanization treatment we apply uses electrolysis to apply a coating of zinc to all exterior surfaces. This prevents water from direct contact with the underlying steel.

It has a solid floor and sides to allow calves to enter easily with fewer distractions from the V-type manual head gate. It has the capacity to manage calves in the 300 to 350-pound range. The sides of the chute squeeze evenly from both sides to center the calf with the V-gate. This helps keep their weight balanced to make it easier to roll them over.

The RM 6000 also includes an adjustable head table to keep their head from flopping around when rolled onto the side. The rear of the unit also has a 12-inch strip of carpet-like material to keep the animal from sliding around. All these components work together to hold the calf in a stable position.

If you have a cattle operation and you need a high-quality calf table, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Equipment.
August 16, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Quality Feeder Ensures that Your Animals Have the Nutrition They Need

A well-fed animal is less likely to develop health problems. This can be especially beneficial for goat, sheep, and cattle operations. Here at D-S Livestock, we are proud to offer a wide range of quality feeders to help ensure that your animals receive the proper nutrition they need to grow and thrive.

Our OSF38 Feeder is very helpful for feeding areas that might be exposed to weather. It has a 36-inch grain trough and a 36-inch high overhang. It can easily be moved by pulling it with a small tractor or ATV. The feeder has a 300-pound capacity that can be accessed from a hinged roof.

The F1310 Feeder is a 48-inch double sided hay and grain feeder that comes with height adjustable legs and 10-inch solid wheels. It has hay rack that slopes inward to keep forage in the 4-inch deep feed pan. The hay rack is made of 3/8-inch rod with 3-inch slots.

Our F1330 Feeder is 8 feet long and has a double sided hay and grain feeder with height adjustable legs with 10-inch solid wheels on one end. The hay rack slopes inward to keep forage in feed pan which is 5 inches deep. Hay rack is made of 3/8-inch rod with 3-inch slots.

If you have a goat or sheep operation and you need quality feeders you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
July 31, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Loading and Handling Equipment Can Help Move Sheep and Goats to New Locations

If you operate a goat or sheep operation, then you likely need to move your herd or key members of a herd throughout the course of the year. This might be necessary for the breeding process or relocating your herds as the seasons start to change.

Here at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment we offer high quality loading and handling equipment to help you transport animals safely and efficiently.

We offer a portable loading ramp with 10-inch wheels that are well balanced. This makes it easy to push the unit from either end. This ramp is also adjustable and includes five different height settings between two to four feet. The ramp sides are angled, and the bottom is 12-inches wide. This helps to prevent animals from turning around during the loading process.

Our slide-in truck racks are available in three different sizes. Each version has an enclosed top to prevent animals from jumping out after loading. The doors are 24-inches wide and come with a spring loaded latch. We designed the racks with closely spaced bars to prevent smaller animals from escaping. Each of the complete racks is bolted together with 8 bolts.

If you have a goat or sheep operation and you need quality loading and hauling equipment, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
July 20, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Panels and Doors Can Help Move a Small Number of Animals Throughout the Season

If you have a small number of animals with special needs or use a pasture rotation program, you need quality panels and doors to manage seasonal operations. Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we offer a wide range of products to help manage your herd. We keep a large inventory on hand which allows us to ship most orders within a week.

Our open bar door is useful for allowing access to holding pens and corrals. The frame is constructed from 2-inch by 14-gauge square tubing. The door is made from 1 ½-inch by 14-gauge square tubing. It has a heavy spring loaded latch pin that allows the door to swing both ways.

Our four-foot solid door is available in left and right side configurations. It can swing both ways to allow animals to be sorted out before chute. They also can provide you access to the alley way if needed. The frame is constructed of 2-inch by 14-gauge square tubing. The door uses 1 ½-inch by 14-gauge tubing. The door has a heavy spring loaded latch pin.

We also offer 10-foot open bar panels. This can help you create different designs for holding pens and corrals. Each panel is made from 1 ½-inch by 14-gauge square and round tubing and can be connected with 5/8-inch pins.

If you need quality panels and doors to manage your goat, sheep or cattle operation you should call 1-800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Equipment.
June 21, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Gates and Sorting Equipment Can Help Sort Goats and Sheep

Sorting is an important aspect of many goat and sheep operations. However manual or hand sorting can be time and labor intensive. Having high-quality gates and sorting equipment can help manage your herds while also saving you precious man hours.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we can work with you to develop a sorting system that meets the needs of your goat or sheep herd.

Our Two-Way Sorter folds to accommodate different raceway widths. It sorts animals left or right by a 24-inch operating handle. This keeps you away from the front of the sheep or goat so they exit the raceway better. The unit also has a lock to keep the sorter in left or right sort position.

Our Two-Way Sorter with Stop is a unique 3-in-1 gate that is easy to operate. It has a single handle that is capable of three different functions. It can stop animals, cut animals right, or cut animals left. The unit comes with a lock handle so it can be held securely in any position. The stop gate is built into the sorter allowing sheep and goats to be slowed for closer observation before sorting.

Our Bi-Fold Sorter with Stop has a center panel that folds flat while sorting left or right. When you put the unit in the neutral position, the panel folds out flat to act as a stop. It is operated by a 30-inch handle which can lock and unlock the sorter. This handle length provides you with added distance from the sorter so animals exit better. The unit also supports your raceway panels at the proper angle and width.

If you have a sheep or goat operation and you need quality sorting equipment, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock equipment.
June 8, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Accurate and Durable Weight Equipment Is Important in Raising Cattle

If you have a livestock operation or raise animals for show, you understand how integral a role weight can play both in developing the animals or ensuring a fair price per head. To answer this D-S Livestock Handling equipment can provide you with a wide range of scales.

Our 550-Pound Standard Dial can be used on our SSD51 scale, as well as our S1102 winch stand scale attachment. It has a 6-inch dial with a capacity up to 550 pounds. It is accurate to within 2-pound increments.

The 400-Pound scale uses a 7-inch dial and has weight increments within 1-pound with a maximum capacity of 400 pounds.

We also offer digital scales, such as the E500, which has a maximum capacity of 500-pounds and is accurate within 1-pound increments. Its ideal operating temperature is between 5 to 95°F. The unit comes with a 1-year warranty.

If you’d like, you could upgrade the E500 to our DS01. This unit comes with a RS232 printer and computer output. It has a rechargeable internal battery or optional 110 plug-in. When fully charged the unit will have up to 40-hours of battery life. This makes it very helpful for conducting weight operations in areas where power might not be readily available.

If you have a livestock operation or you raise animals for show and you need accurate and durable scales, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
May 18, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Timely Delivery of Livestock Equipment Can Help with Herd Expansion

The opportunity to expand your herd or grow the size of your goat, sheep, or cattle operation can be an exciting, yet stressful time. This often calls for planning changes to space, ordering new feed or other supplements, and arranging transportation as well as expanding pens, sheds, fences, and other livestock areas.

In a time like this, the last thing you need to be doing is stressing over where to source panels, chutes, and other livestock handling equipment. Even if you find the opportunity to purchase used equipment, there will always be lingering questions about quality and condition.

To take the stress out of this situation and help you expand your operation on your timetable, D-S Livestock Equipment in Frostburg, Maryland maintains a vast overhead inventory. This allows us to prepare and ship your equipment in short order. In fact, approximately 95% of our orders are shipped within 24 hours.

D-S Livestock Equipment also has a long-standing reputation for shipping our products expeditiously on an international level. We have successfully provided large-scale materials to ranches and other livestock operations throughout the United States, Canada, Africa, Japan, Costa Rica, and beyond.

If you have the opportunity to expand your livestock operation, you can rest assured that by calling 800-949-9997 that D-S Livestock Equipment can meet your needs.

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