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May 19, 2023 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Essential Livestock Handling Equipment: A Guide for Sheep, Goats, and Cattle

Welcome to D-S Livestock Handling Equipment online! For more than 30 years now, we have been helping customers in the livestock industry obtain the quality products they need for their farm or operation to thrive.  Here are some common livestock handling equipment used for sheep, cattle, and goats.

Livestock Equipment

-Panels and Gates: Sturdy panels and gates are essential for creating pens, corrals, and handling chutes. They are used to separate and contain the animals during various tasks such as sorting, weighing, and loading.

-Chutes and Races: These are narrow passageways designed to guide animals into a controlled area for handling. They help in reducing stress and increasing safety during procedures like vaccinations, hoof trimming, and shearing.

-Headgates: A headgate is a device used to restrain the animal’s head while allowing access for necessary procedures such as veterinary treatments, tagging, or milking.

-Squeeze Chutes: Squeeze chutes are sturdy enclosures that restrain the animal safely while providing minimal movement. They are commonly used for tasks requiring close contact, such as artificial insemination, hoof care, or veterinary examinations.

-Sorting Systems: Sorting systems include alleys, gates, and sorting pens that enable the separation and sorting of livestock based on specific criteria, such as weight, size, or health conditions.

-Loading Ramps: Loading ramps facilitate the safe and efficient loading of animals onto trailers or trucks for transportation. They are designed with anti-slip surfaces and adjustable heights to accommodate different livestock sizes.

-Weighing Scales: Accurate weighing is essential for monitoring animal health, growth, and determining appropriate feed rations. Livestock scales are available in various types, including platform scales, chute scales, and hanging scales.

-Tagging and Identification: Equipment such as ear tags, tattoo pliers, and electronic identification (EID) systems are used for livestock identification, which helps with record-keeping, tracking, and traceability.

-Shearing Equipment: Sheep shearing equipment, including shears, combs, and cutters, are necessary for removing wool from sheep. Electric or manual tools are used depending on the scale and type of operation.

-Handling Tools: Various tools are used during livestock handling, including sorting sticks, prods, halters, and lead ropes. These aids assist in guiding animals and maintaining control during movement.

Shop with DS Livestock Handling Equipment 

There are many benefits to sourcing your livestock handling equipment with our team. We provide high-quality products and services at competitive prices. Our hot dipped galvanized equipment means there’s no paint and no rust. We offer financing options so you can make monthly payments you can afford, and we maintain a large inventory so we can ship your equipment right away, anywhere in the world!

Please contact us to request a free livestock equipment catalog or to place an order.  Email us at dslivequip@gmail.com or call today at 800-949-9997.
October 4, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

We Make Livestock Handling Purchases Easy and Convenient With Our Financing Option!

At D-S Livestock Handling Equipment located in Frostburg, MD, we supply livestock operations with a selection of equipment options you may need when working with goats, sheep or cattle.

For Goats and Sheep we offer the following equipment:

–Feeders
–Kidding
–Loading Hauling
–Open Bar Panels Doors
–Solid Panels Doors
–Handling Systems
–Handling Systems Components
–Show Equipment
–Weighing
–Work Tables Stations

For Cattle operations we offer these items:

–Chutes
–Headgates
–Handling Systems
–Handling System Components
–Panels, Doors
–Crowding Tubs
–Calf Table

Our experienced team strives to provide the highest quality materials for our customers at affordable prices no matter where you are located,  in the U. S., Canada, Japan, Africa and Costa Rica, for starters. We work hard to help you get your equipment in a timely manner no matter where your operation is based.

Need Financing?

We are also pleased to offer financing for our customers through QuickSpark Financial so you can get your livestock handling equipment as quickly and conveniently as possible.  Our financing is offered via an online application so you can quickly learn whether you qualify for financing for your equipment needs. The best thing about our financing is that it only takes 30 seconds, the time it takes to fill out your credit application! If you are approved, you will be able to use your equipment for 90 days before making your first payment. This allows you to buy now and pay later.

Benefits of Financing With QuickSpark Financial

-You can generate revenue while you make payments
-You will have low monthly payments
-Your loan is 100% tax-deductible
-You can be free from the normal bank restrictions from traditional lending
-You can keep your lines of credit open
-You will receive financial reporting

Want to apply for financial assistance? Fill out your financing application.

For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard, & VISA. We also accept purchase orders, checks and cash. If you have any questions about our products or financing options, we welcome you to call our friendly team at 800-949-9997.
February 22, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

We Have a Wide Variety of Livestock Handling Equipment for Sheep, Goats and Cattle

At D-S Livestock Equipment online, you will find just about anything you need when it comes to your livestock handling equipment for sheep, cattle or goats. Whether you need feeders, show equipment, open bar or solid panels and doors, loading and hauling equipment, or other types of livestock handling equipment, you can get exactly what you need. Our team is dedicated to supplying your operation with the fast, high-quality products and services you want at competitively affordable prices.

We pride ourselves on keeping a large inventory in stock so that we can ship your livestock equipment as quickly as possible so you get what you need when you need it! Our team has more than 30 years of experience in the livestock equipment industry, helping operations like yours so we can answer your questions and make sure that you get what you need so your business can continue to thrive. Check out the following links:

Sheep Handling Equipment

Goat Handling Equipment

Cattle Handling Equipment

As you can see, our team in Frostburg, Maryland is ready and able to meet your livestock handling equipment needs with ease. We welcome you to browse our products, check out our financing options and give us a call at 800-949-9997 if you have any questions about the equipment you are considering. We are happy to ship anywhere in the world, including in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Japan, Africa, and more. We look forward to working with you to help your operation to thrive!
January 27, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

D-S Livestock Equipment Provides Resources for Sheep, Goat and Cattle Operations

At D-S Livestock Equipment online, we provide equipment and resources to support your cattle, sheep or goat livestock operation. Our equipment has helped many livestock operations around the world with quality equipment needs. Our equipment is one of the only providers of hot-dipped galvanized equipment available. What does this mean for you? You don’t have to worry about paint or rusting of the equipment.

Due to our high on-site inventory, we can turn around your order quickly and hassle-free at competitive prices that are affordable to help you reach your financial needs. Best of all, you don’t have to wait long for your order.

D-S Livestock Sheep Goat Cattle Handling Equipment

-Feeders
-Loading & Hauling
-Open Bar Panels & Doors
-Solid Panels & Doors
-Handling Systems
-Handling Systems Components
-Show Equipment
-Weighing
-Work Tables & Stations
-Chutes
-Headgates
-Panels & Doors
-Crowding Tubs
-Calf Table

Our goal is to supply the highest quality materials at the lowest possible prices whether your operation is in the United States, Canada, Japan, Africa, Costa Rica, or elsewhere. Our facility in Frostburg, Maryland, is pleased to work with you to get your equipment, wherever you are located.

We accept all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, & VISA), along with purchase orders. checks or cash. We are also proud to offer financing, including Buy Now Pay Later Options/No Payments for 90 Days. Our in-house financing is powered by QuickSpark Financial.

If you prefer, you can request a FREE catalog of our livestock equipment products for cattle equipment, or sheep and goat equipment​.

Our experienced team has more than 30 years of experience in the livestock equipment industry, which means we can answer your questions so that you get the right equipment for your operational needs. If you have any questions, please reach out to our facility in Frostburg, Maryland, by calling 800-949-9997 today. Contact us today to learn more!
November 25, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Durable Headgates Are Important for Efficient Cattle Operations

Headgates play an important role in many cattle operations for sorting, preparing for slaughter, breeding, and some veterinary procedures. Thus, a durable, reliable, and easy to use headgate can play a major factor in your cattle operation’s long-term success.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we are proud to offer three different styles of Matador cattle headgate. Each has been created from strong materials meant to stand the tests of time and rigors associated with managing large animals.

Our Traditional Self Catch Headgate is well known throughout the cattle industry. It can be operated from either side. The opening adjusts from 5 to 12-inches and opens as far as 28-inches for ease of release.

The V Style Manual Headgate is reversible and can also be operated from either side. It adjusts at the bottom from 5 to 12-inches and the top can open to 30-inches. The unit is designed to bolt easily in place with metal panels or wooden posts.

Our Spinlock Self Catch Headgate is our most technologically advanced unit. It can also be operated manually or it is controlled from the rear of the chute by a pulley and cable system. As the animal passes through the opening in the headgate, the spinlock system then goes from lockup set positions to close and locked in a fraction of a second. This can be especially helpful if you are dealing with a wild, unbroken, or stressed animal.

If you need a high-quality headgate for your cattle operation you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.

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