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January 2, 2023 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Is Your Livestock Operation Prepared To Weather the Winter?

The new year is when winter hits its stride and that means your sheep, goat and cattle business needs to keep up with the demands that the harsh weather conditions can have on your livestock. So how might you better prepare your animals for inclement weather and conditions?

Machinery: Sometimes the power can go out, so make sure you have the fuel you need to keep your vehicles, machinery, and generators running, including any maintenance work so your equipment will run smoothly.

Livestock Feed: It’s important to have the hay and feed your livestock need but especially during the winter season. You’ll need to store their feed and hay in a properly enclosed place to avoid damaging them with mold. Provide feeders best suited to your animals and keep hay feeders covered to avoid snow and rain damage.

Hydration: Water is essential for your livestock, even though the cold weather might cause them to drink less. You’ll need to make sure the water is liquid and not turning into ice, preventing hydration. If you are using a tank heater or de-icer, don’t use extension cords and check to make sure your equipment is working correctly.

Housing: Providing your animals with proper shelter when shed, trees or large brush are not enough protection is important to ensure their health. If they are inside, they will need proper ventilation to help them stay healthy. For smaller animals, heat lamps can make all the difference. Bedding needs routine changing so they avoid respiratory illness from ammonia buildup. Protect them from frostbite and freezing, using shelter and windbreaks.

At D-S Livestock Equipment located in Frostburg, MD,  we are pleased to offer our customers a wide variety of livestock handling products for sheep, goats, and cattle, including the following:

  • Feeders
  • Show equipment
  • Open bar or solid panels and doors
  • Loading and hauling equipment
  • Livestock handling equipment

Our experienced team is dedicated to helping livestock businesses gain access to our high-quality products cost-effectively. Thanks to our large inventory, we can turn around and ship your equipment promptly so you have what you need when you need it. We welcome you to give us a call at 800-949-9997 to learn more or to order a catalog.

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Planning for Winter: Livestock
July 5, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Summertime Livestock Management Tips To Keep Your Sheep, Goats and Cattle Healthier and Happier

For those in the northern hemisphere, the summer’s heat is in full force. If you have a livestock operation or farm, you’ll want to keep dehydration, heat stress and heatstroke away from your sheep, goats and cattle. Your animals might also appreciate the following tips to help them stay cooler and healthier during this sweltering season.

Keeping Livestock Cool

-Offer your animals a shady place to relax where they can get relief from the sultry summer days while they graze.

-If the animals are indoors, you can help them keep cool by running a fan. Fans serve a dual purpose, they also help keep insects like mosquitoes and flies from pestering your sheep, goats and cattle.

-Make sure your animals have access to clean water. Not only does this help them stay well hydrated but keeps algae and bacterial growth from contaminating their water source.

-Spray your animals down with a hose if you notice they are dehydrated to stave off heatstroke.

-Shearing your sheep can help them stay cool and less stressed so they don’t become agitated.

-Providing access to shallow, temporary pools can help your animals cool down.

-Access to salt blocks can make sure your livestock can replenish their electrolyte balance during the hot days (and nights) outdoors.

-Lower your animal’s stress levels when the days are hot. Make sure you have the hauling and transport equipment you need to quickly and easily take care of vaccinations, castrations, hoof care, breeding or weaning as smoothly as possible.

-Keep insects at bay by applying bug spray, proving correct manure management and leaving no standing water around.

No matter what the season, whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, we can help your livestock operation run smoothly. We welcome you to call our D-S Livestock Handling Equipment team in Frostburg, MD at [phone] to learn more!
May 4, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

4 Basic Essentials of Livestock Handling Equipment To Help Your Goat Operation Thrive

Have you started running a goat operation? If so, you’ll need dependable, quality livestock gear to help your animals and your business thrive. Our D-S Livestock equipment company has been helping goat farmers and livestock producers raise goats for many years now. There are some basic, essential equipment items you should have if you are new to a livestock operation. Our experienced team offers options for running a successful goat operation.

1 – Quality Feeders

Keeping goats healthy means feeding them quality food with easy-to-access equipment. Perusing the market you’ll typically come across bale feeders, hay baskets and troughs to supply the basics. Our livestock team recommends using a combination feeder that allows you to provide your goats with both the hay and grain they need in just one piece of equipment. Depending on the weather in your location, keeping rain and moisture out of your goats feed may also be a factor. We have feeders that provide protection from the elements wherever your feeders are located.

2 – Handling Systems

The choice of handling systems ranges from basic to complex, and choosing the right one for your operation can make the day-to-day tasks run more efficiently. Our handling systems offer components that make sorting, deworming, inspecting and tagging your goats simple, easy and safe (for your handlers and goats alike).

3 – Weighing Equipment

Regularly weighing your goats supports your business by helping you track the health of each individual goat. Knowing the weight of each goat allows you to more accurately calculate the dosage of any medication they need, keep food rations balanced and be able to track weight gain to make adjustments as needed.

4 – Work Tables

Having a work table is vital for your goat operation. Without it handling, flipping and keeping your goat standing still can be a challenge. Our D-S livestock business offers work tables and station options to help you keep your goats and your workers safe. Work tables keep your goat upright and secure so it can be safely flipped with minimal hassle.

We welcome you to browse our website or order a catalog so you can see the livestock equipment you might need in one handy place. Your animal’s safety and your operation thriving is our goal! We invite you to give us a call today at [phone] and get the equipment you need!
March 18, 2022 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Spring Is Here and There Is Lots To Do if You Have a Sheep, Goat or Cattle Operation and We Can Help!

Welcome to D-S Livestock Equipment online! Our experienced team has been helping customers acquire livestock handling equipment for cattle, sheep, and goats for many years now. Our high-quality equipment is hot-dipped and galvanized so it will not rust nor ever require painting for protection. We have more than 30 years of experience in this industry, providing livestock equipment and with the knowledge you need to answer your questions and concerns and ultimately ensure that you get the best products for the price.

Spring is here and there are lots of things that need to be done this time of year if you have sheep, goats or cattle. Our team is excited to ship your livestock equipment anywhere in the world, whether you are located in the United States, Canada, Japan, Costa Rica, Africa, etc. Do you need feeders? Show equipment? Open bar or solid panels and doors? Loading and hauling equipment? If so, D-S Livestock Equipment has you covered! Our team is always ready to send out the products you need with a quick turnaround to help your operation continue to run smoothly.

Our team is also committed to providing you with the high-quality products and services you deserve at competitive prices. Since we maintain a large inventory at our Frostburg, Maryland facility, we can ship your equipment out immediately so you can get what you need as quickly as possible. We welcome you to reach out to our team today to learn more about our high-quality products. You can even request a free livestock equipment catalog as well as place your order. We look forward to helping you soon!
December 14, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Transport Your Livestock to Their Winter Location in Safety and Comfort

As the year draws to a close, if you are running a livestock operation you probably have already gotten your animals ready for the inclement weather. It’s still not too late if you haven’t yet upgraded your equipment to better handle the current climate, especially if your sheep, goats or cattle are faced with harsh winds and freezes. Moving your animals to winter grounds can help as can having the right equipment on hand to protect your animals from the harsher seasonal elements.

Offering indoor shelter is important as it buffers wind shear and plummeting temperatures all of which can stress your animals, negatively affecting their general health and productivity. Keeping them sheltered and protected relieves stress so they can look, feel and perform their best. Your livestock’s strength is valuable to you, and having sorting, loading and hauling equipment helps ensure they provide you a better bottom line for your business.

Our D-S Livestock Equipment facility in Frostburg, Maryland has been helping livestock owners with equipment supplies for decades. Our quality equipment is designed to help livestock owners navigate the shifting seasonal weather anywhere in the world. We specialize in goat, sheep and cattle operations in particular and you can count on a quick turnaround time for timely delivery, wherever you are located.

Whether you need loading ramps to move sheep and goats so they can’t get hurt from turning around and getting stuck or a truck box for moving livestock in three sizes with a wide door that latches with a spring load and is designed to keep your animal’s heads and limbs from becoming stuck.

If you are currently looking to acquire top-quality loading and hauling equipment for your livestock operation, we invite you to check out our catalog as well as our in-house financing. You can also speak to us directly by calling 800-949-9997, Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. We look forward to assisting you with your livestock equipment needs!
September 27, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Are You Looking for Livestock Handling Equipment for Your Operation? We’ve Got You Covered!

Here at D-S Livestock Equipment online, we are thrilled to offer our customers a generous variety of livestock handling equipment whether your operation revolves around sheep, goats, or cattle. Perusing our site, you can view a variety of products, including:

  • Feeders
  • Show equipment
  • Open bar or solid panels and doors
  • Loading and hauling equipment
  • Various types of livestock handling equipment

Our goal is to supply you with the equipment you need to help your operation thrive. Our experienced team of professionals works hard to ensure you get the quick, high-quality products and services you deserve at competitive prices. To help make your turnaround time as efficiently and quickly as possible we strive to keep a large inventory in stock so we can turn around and ship your equipment immediately. We have over 30 years of experience in the livestock equipment industry so we can help you with all of your questions and concerns so that you end up getting exactly what your business needs when you need it.

Need Financing?

No problem! We offer online financing so you can quickly find out if you qualify for financing options. The process only takes 30 seconds to fill out your credit application. What can you look forward to with our financing assistance?

Financing Benefits:

  • Generate revenue as you pay
  • Enjoy low monthly payments
  • Receive financial reporting advantages
  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Avoid bank restrictions typical in traditional lending
  • Keep your potential lines of credit open

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

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Want to see our products? Get a FREE catalog of our cattle, sheep, or goat equipment.

We look forward to helping you with all of your livestock handling equipment needs. Call us today at 800-949-9997 to learn more!
June 18, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

If You Are in the Market for a Headgate for Your Cattle, DS Livestock Equipment Can Help!

When it comes to housing cattle, it’s important to have the right kind of equipment to run your business, farm or ranch. Headgates are a livestock handling equipment staple. No matter where you want your headgate to be placed, how easy it is to use will make all the difference in how effectively the daily handling of your cattle is carried out.

Cattle handling systems are crucial because they allow you to handle your animals humanely while also protecting the handler. If you don’t have a headgate you can’t easily treat a sick or injured animal even when a veterinarian is called out to treat it. When it comes to vaccinating your cattle, without a headgate it can’t be done safely and can endanger the health of the animal where it can potentially die.

Headgates are also important when your cattle must be corralled to be sold or slaughtered. Without a headgate, the animals will be hard to handle as they aren’t used to being in a closed-in area. For harvesting beef, this may negatively impact the flavor and texture, compromising it. The easier you can make the job of capturing and restraining your cattle, the more smoothly everything will ultimately run.

Having the right equipment for day-to-day use is crucial when handling your livestock. At D-S Livestock Equipment we offer a variety of headgate options when you need them, thanks to our well-stocked inventory. Additionally, we have a history of supplying our customers with the top-quality tools they need, wherever they are located in the country or on the other side of the world. Our quality headgates, in particular, simplify everyday use.

Whether you are capturing, breeding, culling, treating your cattle medically or detaining them, a good headgate is a crucial piece of equipment that allows you to handle your cattle safely. You can choose from three cattle head gate options:

  • V-Style Manual Headgate
  • Traditional Self Catch Headgate
  • The Spinlock Self Catch Headgate

If you are searching for a quality cattle headgate, we welcome you to call our experienced team in Frostburg, MD, for more information or to request a catalog of our handling equipment. You can reach us at 1-800-949-9997 to speak to one of our operators today! We are here to assist you wherever your operation is located in the world.
May 25, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Why Should You Buy Your Sheep, Goat or Cattle Livestock Handling Equipment From Our Team?

At DS-Livestock Livestock Handling Equipment we serve the Sheep, Goat and Cattle Industries around the globe. When purchasing our products, you can be confident that you will receive what you need through our fast shipping around the world. We also offer financing options to help you get the equipment you need when you need it to maintain your livestock operation smoothly.

Our high-quality handling equipment can be shipped quickly, as 95% of our orders are shipped out in the first 24 hours of placing your order. This is thanks to our large inventory of hot-dipped galvanized equipment that doesn’t rust or require paint to maintain and is stocked at our Frostburg, MD facility. We have proudly served our national and international clients for more than 30 years and we look forward to helping you get the equipment you need to support your business as well.

If you need assistance with financing to pay for your order, we can help. While our livestock inventory is competitively priced, you can fill out a credit application provided by our in-house financing company. You can be confident that there is no obligation. We are experienced when it comes to customizing a financing package that works within your bottom line, with minimal down payments and matching monthly payments. After filling out our no-obligation credit application with our in-house financing company, we will review your situation and tailor a financing package that works for you and everything is done conveniently online!

Are you needing livestock handling equipment for your sheep, goat or cattle operation? If so, we welcome you to browse our online catalog or request our printed version to be sent to you by calling 1-800-949-9997. We are happy to send out our printed catalog internationally, at no extra charge to you. We are excited to be your livestock handling equipment supplier to help you run your operation as smoothly and hassle-free as possible. Call today!
February 23, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

You Can Sort and Groom Your Cattle With Our Hot-Dipped and Galvanized Cattle Chutes

When it comes to moving and sorting your livestock, our D-S Livestock equipment team understands that this is a difficult task. Fortunately, cattle handling facilities are an evolving operation thanks to research that evaluates cattle’s natural behavior. By understanding how cattle think and react enables you to better work with their needs. At D-S Livestock, our goal is to help you find handling equipment with low-stress handling to make your operation run smoothly and efficiently while keeping your cattle safe and healthy.

Our equipment is designed to help make your job of sorting and moving cattle as safe and easy as possible while minimizing the number of people needed to handle the equipment. Our team has been offering top-quality cattle chutes for ranchers across the globe for years, and D-S Livestock Equipment currently offers high-quality cattle chutes to help your handlers sort and transport your cattle while factoring in routine grooming and veterinary care. We currently offer three cattle chute options for you.

1-Cattle Chute MC78
This is our most affordable option. It is hot-dipped and galvanized to groom your animal using a grooming chute that comes with a GB 1-2 attachment, a stronger chute than normal. It has a solid construction and an opening that allows you to work with the cattle’s neck for injections while safely containing the animal’s movement.

2-Cattle Chute MC84
Also hot dipped and galvanized, this option can serve you well for decades as you move your animals with an eye for professionalism with its heavy-duty construction and solid side doors. This cattle chute effectively limits your cattle’s side vision while containing its legs within the cute. It comes with non-slip cross boars on the tread plate, providing your cattle with sure and steady footing.

3-Cattle Chute MC90
This is our heaviest option and comes with a nonslip floor for steady footing. These chute sides have solid 51 inches high sheeting to limit the cattle’s side vision and also keep its legs contained within the chute for protection.

If you are looking for top-quality cattle chutes perfect for sorting and grooming, D-S Livestock has your operation covered. We welcome you to call 800-949-9997 today to learn more and see if you qualify for our 90-day financing. We are located in Frostburg, Maryland, and are ready to help you with cattle ranching equipment and more!
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!

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