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July 27, 2020 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

With the Help of Our Turn O’Matic Workstation, Trimming Your Livestock’s Hooves Is Easier Than Ever

Running a livestock operation means caring for the goats and sheep in your keep, including trimming their hooves. D-S Livestock Equipment is pleased to offer work tables and workstations that can help make your day-to-day tasks run more smoothly. We have been shipping livestock equipment around the globe for years now. We have a reputation for affordable livestock equipment without sacrificing quality. We maintain a large inventory so that our turnaround time after your order is timely.

Turn O’Matic workstation:

Trimming your livestock’s hooves means keeping the animals as well as their handlers safe by preventing injury to either one. The right equipment can help keep your animal calm and reduce stress for both the animal and the handler trying to do their job. Our Turn O’Matic workstation, the TM5000 can do just that. It’s a high-quality work station that allows your handler to load the animal safely into the chute enclosure and squeeze them gently until they are secure. The lift feature turns them onto their side after lifting them up and the drop-away door offers easy access to trimming their hooves.

The TM5000 holds sheep or goats with horns that weigh up to 310 lbs while the TM5000-2G safely holds up to 400 lbs. After trimming the animal’s hooves, the handler can rotate the floor back into place, and rotate the unit down so the animal can be easily released.

If you are in the market for quality handling equipment, whether you run a goat, sheep, or cattle operation, D-S Livestock Handling equipment is ready to ship your products quickly anywhere in the U.S. or out of the country. Give us a call at 800-949-9997 to speak to talk to a friendly representative in Frostburg, Maryland. We are here to help make your job easier!
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.
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.
March 18, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Raising Goats in Summer

If you’re considering raising an animal, goats are generally a good choice. Most farm animals, such as cows, chickens, sheep, or turkeys, are useful but few are as versatile as goats. As you probably know, goats can be used to produce milk, cheese, cashmere, meat, and can even be used as a pack animal.

However, if you intend to raise goats, there are a few important things you should understand. For instance, did you know that your goats will require specialized care during summer months. You see, goats are very vulnerable to heat stroke, which can affect their performance. In other words, if your goats are subject to heat stroke, their reproduction, dairy, and meat quality could suffer.

Goats are typically warmer than humans, usually having a temperature between 101.5 and 105. Still, we recommend cooling your goats on a hot day. You can do so by spraying our animal with a hose, though we recommend starting at the legs. You should also make sure your goats have sufficient shelter. This means you should have something with shade and good air flow. Typically, a tree or barn will work well.

Finally, you should know how to recognize the signs of dehydration, which can quickly lead to heat stroke. The first thing you can watch for is your animal’s breathing. Goats don’t sweat, however if they are breathing hard, they may be in danger.  Similarly, you should be able to pinch your goats skin. If the skin is slow to return to its original position, your animal could be dehydrated.

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
December 4, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

How to Raise Sheep and Goats Together

Are you thinking of raising goats or sheep? Are you struggling to decide which animal you should raise? Have you ever considered raising both simultaneously? Did you know that was an option? In reality you can raise sheep and goats at the same time—though there are a few things you should be aware of first.

The most important thing you should know is that even though sheep and goats seem to have quite a few similarities, there are many important differences. For instance, both animals require different minerals. The most important difference is that while goats need the mineral copper, it is fatal for sheep. To avoid feeding problems, we recommend keeping sheep and goats separate for feedings.  Similarly, both animals forage, though goats, which will normally eat anything, will browse for specific foods, sheep look for grass and clovers.

Another similarity is that both goats and sheep are sociable animals. This means that they can compete with each other for a spot in a herd. This can be dangerous since most goats have horns and sheep do not. This means that goats have a chance of injuring sheep seriously. In order to avoid this problem, you may want to consider removing your goats’ horns.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can care for your goats and sheep simultaneously, or about how to raise either of these animals individually, please feel free to contact us.  We will gladly answer any questions you may have.
October 23, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Beginner’s Guide to Goat Care

Are you considering caring for goats? If so, we’re happy to give you a few ideas on how you can care for your goat’s nutritional needs.

Goats need a different amount of water depending on the season. This means you should make sure your goat constantly has access to an adequate supply of fresh water. We recommend using a heavy container to prevent your goat from knocking the water over. Similarly, a water system can help you avoid these problems, and can help you cope with below-zero temperatures.

Your goat will also need hay or pasture to ensure that they get enough good. If you plan on having your goat graze only, you should have a combination of grasses and clovers.  Typically, goats will need eight hours of grazing time every day, but it is important to ensure that they do not overgraze. Also, make sure your goat does not eat wet food, because this may cause them to bloat. If you do not have a large enough pasture, you may supplement their diet with hay, such as timothy. Unlike some animals, you should only give alfalfa to goats that are pregnant or ill.

Finally, it is important to give your goats loose minerals or mineral blocks. These minerals are important for goats. In fact, without them, your goat’s body will not function correctly. The minerals they need include salt and selenium, which they should have constant access to. You may also need to give your goat magnesium.

If you would like to learn more about the food and minerals goats need or about how you can ensure their water supply is adequate, please feel free to contact us today. We are eager to hear from you.

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