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May 10, 2017 BY
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Seasonal Operations Often Call for Durable and Versatile Livestock Handling Equipment

If you operate a sheep or cattle ranch, chances are good that seasonal changes call for short-term operations at alternate locations. This could come in the form of docking spring lambs, separating the herd for summer grazing, and calving or sorting your herd before processing.

This could call for setting up a small operation in the field to conduct the process. Afterward, it could prove inefficient to simply leave the panels, doors, chutes or handling equipment in the field. It could serve you better in other parts of your ranch throughout the rest of the year.

The last thing you want is to have low-quality equipment become damaged in transport or prove to be too cumbersome. Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we take pride in providing a wide array of livestock handling equipment that will stand up to the rigors of seasonal changes.

We keep a large inventory on hand to meet whatever scale your operation needs. With shipping available throughout the country as well as internationally, we can typically have the livestock handling equipment to you within a week.

If you operate a sheep, goat or cattle ranch and you need quality livestock handling equipment that will stand up to seasonal changes, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock.
April 19, 2017 BY
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Quality Show Equipment Can Be the Key to Blue Ribbon Success

Showing cattle, sheep, goats or other livestock at tournaments, fairs and other competitions is a great opportunity to develop your operation’s reputation in the industry. It’s also a great way to connect with other enthusiasts and livestock professionals.

Of course, a good showing that will win you a ribbon and the notoriety you desire encompasses a great number of things. After putting in the money and long hours needed to breed, raise, and develop an animal, a high-quality show table can increase your chances of celebrating success.

At D-S Livestock Equipment, we offer different showing tables for sheep, goats, and cattle.

A fold-up trimming stand can take a lot of abuse from show after show. Our stand folds up for easy handling and storage and it comes with the HP1 headrest. This allows you to adjust the table for different heights for animals. The trimming stand’s double-angle frame means it is lightweight yet very durable.

Our heavy-duty scissor lift stand is adjustable from 8 inches to 34 inches in height. It has a 5,000-pound lift jack that is still stable at the table’s maximum height. Side rails can also be used with this stand. The headrest is fully adjustable and is mounted 3 inches out to give the stand a 55-inch top.

If you are in need of quality livestock products, such as a show stand, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a staff member at our main office in Frostburg, Maryland.
April 6, 2017 BY
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D-S Livestock Equipment Provides Quality Products Internationally

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, our owner Dennis Schoenian and staff understand that quality livestock equipment can have a significant impact on your operation. Our specialists strive to stay atop industry trends and international trends in the livestock industry by attending tradeshows and absorbing quality feedback.

Our open door and solid panel doors are available in various heights to meet the specific needs of your livestock operation and the animals you are raising. Our handling systems and components are designed to be durable and they withstand years of use and the rigors of annual operations.

We are proud to offer our products on the national level and international marketplace. We have established relations and a presence throughout the United States, Canada, Africa, Japan, and Costa Rica. We keep a significant inventory of all our products. This allows us to provide fast service to give you with the equipment you need as soon as possible.

We are proud of the fact that on average 95 percent of all orders placed with us are shipped out within the next 25 hours.

If you are in need of quality livestock products on a convenient time table, you should not hesitate to call 800-949-9997 to speak to a staff member at our main office in Frostburg, Maryland.
March 20, 2017 BY
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Can You Raise Sheep and Goats Together?

Sheep and goats are two of the most popular ruminant animals for everyone from the “serious” farmer to people looking to raise affordable meat, milk, and wool on patches of larger land. However, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that raising sheep and goats together is a simple process. The truth is that it takes a good degree of work. Let’s look at a few of the things you need to know when raising sheep and goats together.

Different food

If you plan to let your sheep and goats graze in the same area, you need to keep in mind that they prefer different types of vegetation. Additionally, goats need mineral supplements to stay healthy – especially copper. The kicker here is that copper can be deadly to sheep if they ingest too much of it.

For this reason, many farmers who keep both goats and sheep have separate feeding areas for both animals, and add the extra copper goats need to their feed – not out in the field where it could potentially harm your sheep.

Watch the horns

Almost all goats have horns, while sheep don’t. It’s important to watch out for violent behavior, as goats may try to establish dominance in the pack over sheep. You also want to keep lambs and kids with their mothers, separate from older sheep and goats that could potentially harm them.

For more information, or to order new equipment, call us today at [phone].
March 6, 2017 BY
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Early-spring Sheep Shearing Tips

With spring finally poking up around the country, it’s time for your sheep herds to get sheared. You definitely want that heavy winter coat off your sheep before it gets too warm, but you don’t want to shear any ewes when they’re close to lambing. This can cause too much undue stress for your sheep.

That being said, let’s take a look at a few early spring sheep shearing tips.

Prep your sheep

One of the most important things to do is properly prepare your sheep for shearing. This means that they’re clean and dry. Shearing wet, dirty wool is much more time intensive, laborious process. Additionally, if you’re having your sheep sheared by a professional, you don’t want to take up more of their time by forcing them to handle dirty, wet wool.

Remember it’s a tough job

If you decide to shear your sheep on your own, remember that it’s an incredibly labor-intensive job. If you’ve never sheared before, you definitely need a professional on hand to help you make sure you don’t ruin the wool, and more importantly that you don’t harm your sheep.

Sheep shearing is a lot of work, but the end result is a large pile of money – in the form of wool, of course. Now, if you have any other questions, or need equipment to start your shearing season, contact the team here at [practice_name] in [city], [state]. We can be reached at [phone].
February 15, 2017 BY
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Getting Cattle ready for Calving

Calving season isn’t for a few more months but it’s never too early to start making sure everything is ready for the arrival of the new calves to your ranch.

Calving is one of the most important times of the year for cattlemen. Making sure your cows get through it and stay healthy is important for your herd – and your bottom line. So to help everything go as smoothly as possible, we recommend looking over the following tips as you work to prepare for calving.

Have the area ready

A big part of successful calving is ensuring that you have a clean, dry area ready for your cows to give birth. If your pasture isn’t clean and dry, then the cows need to calve in a barn with a thick layer of straw. This ensures the calf will stay warm and dry, and both the calf and mother cow will recover quickly.

Keep them warm

If your cows give birth when it’s cold, that’s not always the worst situation. However, if they give birth when it’s both cold and wet, you’ll need to warm them up immediately. Cold, wet calves don’t have the energy to get up and nurse, which all but seals their fate as a dead calf.

If you need more tips on the calving season, call us today at [phone].
February 1, 2017 BY
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Livestock Handling Tips

Running a ranch and owning cattle is a lot of responsibility. Whether you’ve been doing it for three years or thirty, there’s always more to learn about the business – and about caring for your stock.

Our team at [practice_name] here in [city], [state], put this list together of some tips to help you better handle and manage your livestock. Whether you’re getting them ready for a show or for slaughter, these tips can help you better handle your herds.

Remember their blind spots

Cattle will generally respond well to directions and arm signals, but they have to see them first in order for the signals to be effective. It’s easy to forget, at times, that a cow’s blind spot is directly behind them. Try staying at a 45-degree angle off your cattle when directing them. You’ll find they’re much more responsive when you do this.

Better working walls

When you have to move cattle from one paddock to another, into a truck, or through chutes, you know how important it is to have all the working alleys and chutes sized correctly. However, we recommend making sure that your alleys are at least 18 inches wide for calves and 30 inches for adults. This helps make sure they move in the direction you want and prevents them from trying to turn around.

If you have any other questions, or need some equipment to better handle your stock, call us today at [phone].
January 16, 2017 BY
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The ROI on Raising Goats

Ranchers know the ins and outs of raising cattle. The age-old adage, “The only way to make a million in ranching is to start with two million” rings true for many ranchers.

However, a lot of agricultural folks have recently turned to goats as a solid investment alongside larger cattle or dairy operations. But is the trend really producing a positive ROI?

Let’s take a look.

Know your goat

One of the biggest challenges with raising goats – for both meat and dairy purposes – is the fact that they’ll eat just about anything. To raise a healthy herd you need to make sure they have access to clean water and food at all times. Here at [practice_name] we have plenty of goat feeding equipment to take this worry away from your herd.

Show goats

If you have any interest in showing goats, you need to socialize with them on a daily basis. It takes a while for goats to become friendly with humans, so ensuring that you spend a good amount of time with them makes sure they’ll be great once show season rolls around.

Goats can be a great investment for any rancher looking to produce a bit of extra money. If you have more questions, call us today at [phone].
January 5, 2017 BY
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Livestock Show Equipment

With winter gripping most of the nation, the southern states are proudly hosting quite a few livestock shows. If you’re looking to thin the herd a bit before heading into spring, you’ll want to sell what livestock you can at these shows.

However, even your best stock – from sheep to cattle – can benefit from great show equipment. That’s why our team at [practice_name] is here to help you out. Let’s look at a few of the options we offer to help you show off your stock in the best manner possible.

Stands

From sheep to cattle, we have stands that’ll help present any of your stock better to potential buyers. Especially if you’re selling smaller cattle for their growth potential (especially any Angus you may have in your herd), these stands are guaranteed to show off your stock in a great way and stand up to the abuse of the show circuit.

Hay baskets

When you’re off on the show circuit, you don’t want your stock eating feed that you don’t know for a fact is the type you’d give them at home. For that reason, you should look at our hay baskets and see how they’ll provide great, durable transportation of feed from show to show so you don’t have to worry about feed while on the road.

If you have any other questions about show equipment, or your livestock in general, call us today at [phone].
December 14, 2016 BY
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Feeding Cows in Winter

When winter comes, so does the arrival of higher feed bills for your beef herd. This is due, obviously, to the needs of cows to have proper nutrition during the winter and early spring so they can have enough energy and strength for calving.

So what are some of the best strategies for properly feeding your cows, yet not spending too much in feed costs, during the winter?

Let’s look at that question.

It’s a challenge

No part of this process is easy, which is why it takes a special type of person – such as yourself – to raise beef cattle.
The easiest answer to the question is that you need to provide the correct quantity and quality of feed at the proper time during the winter and early spring.

That last part is key – the quality. If you can store high-quality feed for winter use, you’ll have a much easier time ensuring that your herd is healthy and strong come calving time.

Monitor condition

The other best thing you can do is consistently monitor the body condition of your herd. This will tell you, more than anything, how they’re handling the winter and what feed adjustments you need to make.

If you have any other questions, or need new equipment to help feed your herd during winter, call us today at [phone].

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