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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 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.
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.
April 19, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

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
IN Livestock Equipment News

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.
May 25, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

What to Know About Goat’s Milk

Goat’s milk is becoming an increasingly popular part of modern-day diets. But is it healthy? And what makes it so different from cow’s milk?

Goat’s milk is actually the closest in structure for human milk than anything else in the animal kingdom. This means it’s easier for humans to digest – and even works against milk allergies. According to a recent study, 93% of infants who were allergic to cow’s milk were able to drink goat’s milk without any problems.

Goat’s milk is also a bit healthier than cow’s milk, because it contains less lactose, or milk sugars.

So yes, goat’s milk is definitely a healthy option, and if you’re allergic to cow’s milk, it might be a great alternative to supplement your diet.

However, goat’s milk does have an unusual taste. Certain breeds of goats produce milk that isn’t the best-tasting. And, since goats are smaller animals than cows, they produce less milk. If you’re thinking about getting goats to have your own source of milk, instead of trying to find it for sale at an organic food store, you’ll need to make sure you get enough goats to meet your milk needs. You’ll also want to try milk from several different breeds of goats to find the one you like best.

If you’re interested in owning goats to have your own milk, you can contact us here at [practice_name] and we’ll get you set up with the equipment you need to safely raise your goats.
July 24, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Raising Sheep for Beginners: What You Should Know

Managing livestock can be quite the task, especially if you aren’t sure where to start or what you need to consider. If you are new to raising sheep, don’t worry. We are going to give you three essential things you can do to ensure you have a successful business and flock.

Feeding your flock a balanced diet

Like any other animal, your herd is going to need to be fed regularly. Sheep particularly have a larger stomach chamber, requiring a healthy and bountiful diet. Sheep that maintain a diet of dry hay and grain will need more water incorporated into their diet than those that don’t.

Generally you’ll want to feed your sheep grains and forbs. Forbs are similar to weeds that are covered in clover and alfalfa. If you’re on a budget, grass and shrubs are also a great option.

Shelter your sheep

Your adult sheep generally can cope with different types of weather, but having a place for them to take shelter, dry out and escape harsh winds or sun can give you healthy sheep for the future. Make sure your shelter has a soft bedding to absorb water or urine.

Take proper care of your sheep

Your sheep constantly need to be cared for. Make sure your herd is vaccinated regularly. Periodically trim the hooves of your sheep to prevent lameness.

When looking for the right equipment to run and manage your sheep, consider D-S Livestock Equipment. From feeders to handling systems, we have you covered. Give a call today at [phone]!

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