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September 19, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Keep Your Livestock Healthy All Year Round With a Mineral Feeder

Whether you are raising cattle, sheep or goats, your animals depend on you to provide them with the protein and nutrients they need to stay healthy. To make sure they get what they need, you can supplement their feed with mineral augmentation, especially since winter is coming and foraging won’t be as plentiful as it is during other seasons.

Let’s look at the nutritional needs of your cattle. Whether your cows are beef or dairy cattle, supplements can be a great help. If your cattle have a protein deficiency, you’ll often see diminished appetite and weight loss, poor growth, lower levels of milk production, and even diminished reproduction performance. When it comes to protein supplementation, the most optimum time to offer it is during the summer, with July and August being the most crucial months.

You can supplement your cattle’s feed with the following minerals for optimum health:

Phosphorus – your forages diminishes in this mineral in late Summer and Fall and is lowest in the Winter.
Magnesium – lowest in late Winter and early Spring, and can result in grass tetany, a metabolic disease.
Salt (sodium chloride) – necessary for maintaining your cow’s nervous and muscular system function all year round.
Calcium – provides strong bones that resist breakage. If your cows are lactating, calcium will help maintain milk production.
Zinc – helps with male reproduction, immunity, skin and hoof health.
Copper – deficiency occurs in the late Winter or Spring, it can impact fertility, postpartum interval, or a depressed immune system.
Selenium – low levels can lead to white muscle disease in new calves, weakness, and lowered immunity.

Other minerals they need include potassium, sulfur, manganese, cobalt, iron, and iodine. The good news is, you can find mineral supplements in either a mineral block your livestock can lick or in a loose mineral form that you can add to their feed or in a separate mineral feeder. We’ve found that the most cost-effective way to contain loose minerals is in a mineral feeder. Our heavy-duty containers effectively keep your livestock’s minerals out of the inclement weather.

With D-S Livestock Equipment, you can rest assured we have a track record of providing quality equipment with a wide range of livestock equipment. We understand how important a mineral feeder with sufficient capacity is for healthy livestock, especially during all kinds of inclement weather.

We offer two kinds of mineral feeders; the MF1 and MF2. These mineral feeders are each a one-piece molded polyurethane feeder that comes in a round, 36-inch steel base which rotates with the wind to help minimize the feed’s exposure to rain, sleet, snow, and other forms of precipitation.

Our MF1 holds about 50 pounds of mineral supplement. The MF2 holds around 20 pounds of mineral. You’ll find that the feeder edge on MF1 is 15-inches while MF2 is 13 inches from the ground.

If you are in the market for a high-quality mineral feeder for your livestock operation, you can give us a call at 800-949-9997 to get the information you need. We ship throughout the United States as well as internationally, and up to 95% of our orders can be shipped within the first 24 hours after your order.
July 30, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Head Gate Options for Your Sheep, Goats and Cattle

Giving your livestock a good headgate can help improve the care and management of your sheep, goats or cattle by making catching, sorting and restraining easier. At D-S Livestock Equipment online, we provide a wide variety of your livestock handling equipment, include headgates. Today we’re spotlighting the four headgates we offer our customers.

#1 Manual Headgate
If you have sheep and goats, this headgate is a good choice. One of the benefits is that you can connect it to your handling system at the most affordable level. Coming in at a weight of only 35 pounds, the HG1 can be easily moved around, making it one of our most portable options.

#2 Automatic Headgate
This headgate is the first one designed for sheep and is for serious shepherds. It’s designed for use in a raceway, but also securely holds the sheep to keep them still when you need to medicate them, take a pregnancy test, deworm or place an ear tag. As the sheep’s head comes through the gate it is immediately locked. Once you pull the handle, the sheep can make its way down the raceway for sorting. This headgate is spring loaded on one side of the gate to help prevent injury, while the other side of the gate can be adjusted to the size of the animal. The weight of this gate comes in at a hefty 73 lbs.

#3 V-Style Manual Headgate
This sturdy head gate comes in at 190 pounds and is reversible. You can work the gate from either side. The height at the bottom of the gate can be adjusted between 5-12 inches. This versatile gate can be bolted onto the 3 different chutes we offer or bolted onto wooden posts.

#4 Traditional Self Catch Headgate
This is our heaviest gate, coming in at 225 lbs, and has long been the standard for self-catch. You can use the gate from either side and both doors open towards the livestock, making a bigger opening for the animal to come through. With a 7-foot chain designed to restrain the head, when the animal’s head enters the gate and pushes ahead, the doors close and hold it securely in place.

#5 Spinlock Self Catch Headgate
Coming in at 245 lbs. this headgate is the most advanced and fastest self-catch version out there. Employing spinlock technology on a pulley/cable system at the rear chute, you can operate the gate or do it manually as the livestock moves through the opening. In less than a second, the spinlock shifts from lock up set to close and lock. The result? You never again have to worry about cattle escaping with this system.

Whichever head gate you need for your animals, we are here to make sure your equipment arrives quickly, thanks to our large inventory. If you have any questions or concerns about livestock equipment, please give us a call at 1-800-949-9997, and one of our experienced operator’s will be ready to help.
April 25, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Handling Animals on the Show Circuit Calls for Quality Equipment

Showing your animals on a professional level is a point of pride and opportunity for many livestock operations. Presenting your prized sheep, goat or cattle not only shows off your breeding capabilities, it can also serve as a chance to network with other industry professionals.

Of course, minimizing the animal’s stress level throughout the show season is important. Not only does this apply to transportation and scheduling, you also need to factor in preparing the animal for presentation.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality equipment for a wide range of operations.

Our S1100 Fold-Up Trimming Stand is designed to be very durable while also being lightweight. It folds up for easy transportation and storage. The unit includes our HP1 headrest, which can be adjusted to accommodate different animal heights and sizes.

The SL8-34 Scissor Lift Stand can be quickly adjusted in height ranging from 8-inches to 34-inches and includes a 5,000-pound lift jack. The heavy duty stand includes a quality headrest and can have side rails added for extra security.

Our S1102 Clutch Winch Stand has an 800-lb brake winch. The unit can rise from 4-inches off the ground, up to 19-inches. The headrest is fully adjustable whether the deck is up or down. Our R02 side rails can be incorporated into the stand. The headrest is 3-inches ahead of the deck which provides the clutch winch stand with a 53-inch top. It has a single wheel which allows you to maneuver it through tight spaces like a wheelbarrow.

If you show livestock and you need high-quality show equipment, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to one of the representatives at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
March 15, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Quality Sorting Equipment Can Help with Spring Shearing

Once seasonal lambing and breeding have been addressed many sheep operations will turn to the act of shearing. This is an essential element of maintaining the animal. At the same time, it can also be a significant source of incoming revenue.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment headquartered in Frostburg Maryland, we understand that efficiency and effectiveness in this process are critical. To that end, we offer a variety of quality handling systems. Each can be varied to meet the shearing needs and scale of your operation.

Our System A includes our TS900 sorter with stop, it includes our RS1000 raceway support with a DP1 Drop Gate. It also incorporates an anti-backup arm and two 8-foot solid fold-down panels. The entire unit is linked together with 8 strong linking rods.

The System B includes many of the same components, yet it is larger. It also includes a sturdy rope tie bar as well as an 8-ft swing slide gate and three 8-ft solid curved tub panels.

For larger sheep shearing operations sour System E includes additional panels to provide you with a pen capable of holding many animals. This system also incorporates our 2G Turn O’Matic with end gates to help with other animal treatments that need to be performed. This can also help with efficient sorting.

If you have a sheep shearing operation in need of high-quality livestock handling equipment, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to one of the representatives at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
January 26, 2018 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Large Inventory Makes for Fast Spring Shipping

Here at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment, we have been providing goat, sheep, and cattle operations with high-quality livestock equipment since 1982. With roots that run deep in the industry, we understand how the change of seasons requires thoughtful planning as well as adapting to opportunities.

Expanding your operation, accommodating for increased heads, and seasonal movement of herds can bring unexpected challenges. This can be especially true for breeders during calving, lambing, and kidding.

To help livestock operations handle these increased seasonal demands D-S Livestock Equipment maintains a vast inventory at our headquarters in Frostberg, Maryland. This allows to fill orders quickly without having to deal with delays from the manufacturer.

Most of our orders ship out within 7 days of placement. We also have friendly financing terms that rival or exceed those offered by banks and lending institutions.
We are proud to offer our wide range of livestock equipment on an international level. D-S Livestock frequently ships throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Africa, Costa Rica, as well as other parts of the world.

If you have a goat, sheep, cattle, or other livestock operation in need of spring high-quality livestock handling equipment you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to one of the representatives at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
December 26, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Quality Mineral Feeder Helps Ensure Your Livestock Get Necessary Mineral Content

Cattle, sheep, goats, and many other livestock animals have different nutrient requirements depending on the local forage, available diet, and the season. In many of these cases, mineral augmentation is especially important in helping your herd maintain good health throughout the year.

In some cases, mineral augmentation is necessary for a successful transition from grazing pasture, to seasonal sheltering. This can sometimes be a critical component for cows before they are released to spring pastures.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we have spent decades providing quality equipment to a wide range of livestock operations. So we understand the need for a mineral feeder with sufficient capacity while also accounting for potential weather factors.

Our MF1 and MF2 mineral feeders are a one-piece molded polyurethane feeder which includes a round 36-inch steel base. The unit can turn with the wind to help minimize exposure to rain, sleet, snow, and other wind-driven forms of precipitation.

Our MF1 holds approximately 50 pounds of mineral supplement. The MF2 holds approximately 20 pounds of mineral. The feeder edge on MF1 is 15-inches while MF2 is 13 inches from the ground.

If you need a high-quality mineral feeder for your livestock operation you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to one of the representatives at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
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.
November 24, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Our Free Catalog Can Help Your Stay Informed About Livestock Equipment

If you own a sheep, cattle, goat, or other livestock operation you might likely find yourself beyond the confines of hearth and home, beyond the reach of a wireless internet signal. Keeping paper and printed materials on hand can be helpful in these times.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment we understand the mobility component of livestock operations, and we make the effort to help keep you informed, even if you don’t have ready internet access.

We are proud to make our printed catalog available to you at no extra charge. We can ship our informative catalog almost anywhere in the world. This includes the United States of America, as well as Canada, Japan, Africa, Costa Rica, and many other places.

When ordering, it can be helpful to indicate whether you have a goat, cattle, or sheep operation. You can then keep the D-S Livestock Equipment catalog with you in your truck, at your base camp, or back at your office for easy access.

It’s also worth noting that D-S Livestock Equipment maintains a large inventory at our Frostburg, Maryland headquarters. This allows us to fill and ship most orders within a week of placement.

If you need high quality livestock handling equipment for your goat, sheep or cattle operation, you should call 1-800-949-9997 to speak to one of the helpful representatives at D-S Livestock Equipment.
October 23, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

The Turn O’Matic Work Station Can Help with Trimming an Animal’s Hooves

Hoof trimming and other handling procedures are often an essential part of any goat, sheep, or livestock operation. If you’re dealing with a large herd, or you have several stubborn animals attempting to physically manipulate them by hand by proving challenging. Indeed, some people have even become injured in the attempt.

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we offer a range of work tables and workstations that are designed to ease operations while also reducing the amount of stress the animal experiences.

One of the more effective options for handling sheep and goats is our Turn O’Matic workstation.

The TM5000 acts like a chute door, for loading the animal. Once the animal enters the enclosure, you simply press a button and it gently, yet firmly squeezes them to ensure they are immobilized. You can then operate the lift feature to raise them up.

You can then trim their feet or perform any other necessary procedures.

Our TM5000 can handle animals up to 310 pounds and can incorporate an optional wheel set or bolt on end gate. If you need to handle a larger animal, such as a Boer goat Buck we also offer our TM5000-2G, which is capable of handling animals up to 400 pounds in weight.

If you have a goat, sheep or cattle operation and you need a quality work table or workstation, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock Handling Equipment.
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.

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