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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!
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.
May 10, 2017 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Seasonal Operations Often Call for Durable and Versatile Livestock Handling Equipment

If you operate a sheep or cattle ranch, chances are good that seasonal changes call for short-term operations at alternate locations. This could come in the form of docking spring lambs, separating the herd for summer grazing, and calving or sorting your herd before processing.

This could call for setting up a small operation in the field to conduct the process. Afterward, it could prove inefficient to simply leave the panels, doors, chutes or handling equipment in the field. It could serve you better in other parts of your ranch throughout the rest of the year.

The last thing you want is to have low-quality equipment become damaged in transport or prove to be too cumbersome. Here at D-S Livestock Equipment, we take pride in providing a wide array of livestock handling equipment that will stand up to the rigors of seasonal changes.

We keep a large inventory on hand to meet whatever scale your operation needs. With shipping available throughout the country as well as internationally, we can typically have the livestock handling equipment to you within a week.

If you operate a sheep, goat or cattle ranch and you need quality livestock handling equipment that will stand up to seasonal changes, you should call 800-949-9997 to speak to a representative at D-S Livestock.
February 26, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Caring for Cattle in the Winter

Are you considering raising cattle? If so, do you know what you’ll do to care for your animals? For instance, did you know that you’ll have to make different preparations for your animals depending on the time of year and the weather. While this may seem obvious, do you know what preparations you’ll have to make during the seasons–particularly during winter? Unfortunately, winter is typically the hardest season for animals. To keep your cattle safe and healthy during the winter months, we recommend following a few simple steps.

Of course, the first thing you should know is that you should start preparing your animals for winter well before the cold season begins. It’s important to keep your animals healthy and strong before winter starts. However, there are also a few other things you should do. For example, please remember to provide a shelter that can offer your cows some safety. If you use a structure, you’ll need to provide clean bedding.

Similarly, you’ll need to provide food and water to your cow. Melted snow could help your cow meet some of their needs, but they’ll need a today of 14 gallons every day. Also, warmer water is easier for your cow to digest. Similarly, during the winter, your cattle will need more nutrients. You may want to try a combination of protein, vitamins, and minerals. You may want to consider supplements to meet your cattle’s needs–even if you have to adjust your normal feed schedule.

If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We’re eager to hear from you soon!

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