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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!
November 10, 2021 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Winter Feeding Stations Help Maintain Your Cattle, Sheep and Goat’s Healthy Weight for Optimal Health

With winter’s lower temperatures you will likely need to maintain higher nutrient requirements for your livestock operation. As the temps plummet your animals will require more calories just to keep themselves warm and maintain their body weight (or grow it). Cattle, sheep and goats can graze in pastures to get their energy from digesting complex carbohydrates in the grass, but if it is nearly gone, you’ll want to supplement their feed.

Winter feeding stations are an excellent way to supplement their grazing while they continue to feed on pastures during those wet and cold winter months getting their essential vitamins and minerals. They’ll also need protein which feeding stations can provide. Offering your animals protein from pellets or high-quality alfalfa hay can give them what they need to stay healthy and strong while helping their bodies stay warm in the season’s cold temperatures.

Winter feeding stations also mean you don’t have to worry about vegetation and soil erosion or the increase in the concentration of manure in certain areas that would pollute soil surface and groundwater with phosphorus and nitrogen. Our D-S Livestock Equipment, located in Frostburg, Maryland, has an established history of supplying high-quality livestock equipment all over the world.

We offer quality feeders, loading and hauling equipment, open-air panels and doors, show equipment, work tables and stations. Additionally, we take your equipment to the next level by ensuring it is also hot-dipped and galvanized (which is not common in our industry). This means we take the worry out of your equipment so it doesn’t rust or require painting.

Our feeders reduce your animal’s stress during harsh winter weather conditions to meet their nutritional requirements. We offer Outside Creeper Feeders that keep rain and sleet off their feed, while our 4-foot and 8-foot adjustable grain feeders give young and old sheep and goats the feed they need to thrive in the cold. Contact our facility in Frostburg, Maryland, to learn more or to order equipment. Call 800-949-9997 today!
December 14, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Feeding Cows in Winter

When winter comes, so does the arrival of higher feed bills for your beef herd. This is due, obviously, to the needs of cows to have proper nutrition during the winter and early spring so they can have enough energy and strength for calving.

So what are some of the best strategies for properly feeding your cows, yet not spending too much in feed costs, during the winter?

Let’s look at that question.

It’s a challenge

No part of this process is easy, which is why it takes a special type of person – such as yourself – to raise beef cattle.
The easiest answer to the question is that you need to provide the correct quantity and quality of feed at the proper time during the winter and early spring.

That last part is key – the quality. If you can store high-quality feed for winter use, you’ll have a much easier time ensuring that your herd is healthy and strong come calving time.

Monitor condition

The other best thing you can do is consistently monitor the body condition of your herd. This will tell you, more than anything, how they’re handling the winter and what feed adjustments you need to make.

If you have any other questions, or need new equipment to help feed your herd during winter, call us today at [phone].
October 14, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Prep your Cows for Winter

Winter is coming quickly, which means you’re running out of time to ensure that your cattle are ready for the coldest season of the year. Failing to do so can cause some serious health problems for your herd, including robbing them of body fat to keep them warm.

Let’s look at what the experts here at [practice_name] recommend you do to get your cows ready for winter.

Take care of pregnant cows

If you have any cows that are pregnant going into the winter season, you’ll need to have all your calving supplies in order. We have the supplies to help with that particular process. You’ll also need to ensure that any calves born during the winter are properly vaccinated, as well as the mother. Otherwise, serious health issues could arise.

Sorting

You should sort your cattle into groups, based on their size and age, and feed them accordingly. This ensures that your feed lasts all winter and that all of your stock is getting the nutrition they need to make it through the winter.

You may also want to think about sorting your cattle based on nutrient needs. For example, your younger cows need extra feed to help them become sexually mature, and they need special attention if they’re two-year calves.

If you have any other questions about taking care of your stock during the winter months, don’t’ hesitate to call us today at [phone] for more information.
October 5, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Winterize your Ranch

The whole country is getting a bit colder, which means it’s time to start getting things ready to winterize your ranch. Here at [practice_name] we have the expertise and products to help you do just that.

Let’s take a few minutes to look at some tips that’ll help your winterization go more smoothly.

Get your feed ready

The most important thing when winterizing your ranch is ensuring that all your feed is ready. If you grow your own hay, make sure it’s out of the fields and in the barn. You’ll also want to remember not to keep your feed too close to your stock, and have a clear path to delivering it to your stock even if a winter storm dumps five feet of snow on the ground.

Prep for Calving

If you calve during the winter, you don’t want to be searching for calving supplies when it’s freezing. Make sure all your calving supplies are in line for when your cows start to calve.

Winterizing your ranch takes a lot of work, and these are just two tips that’ll help you make sure you’re ready for what’s shaping up to be a long, cold winter. If you need to any other advice about ranch winterization, please call us today at [phone] to see what we can do to help.
September 8, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

How to Raise Calves in Cold Weather

With summer nearly over and fall quickly arriving, you’re probably thinking about getting your ranch ready for the snow. Part of that preparation comes in the form of ensuring that your calves are ready to endure a cold winter.

So let’s take a look at a few tips for correctly raising calves in colder weather.

Use the right bedding

Dr. Noah Litherland is quoted on ProgressiveDairy.com as saying that wheat straw is, “The preferred bedding substrate for calves in winter.”

Wheat straw works because it absorbs water, meaning that your new calves are going to be drier when sleeping on wheat straw than on other materials.

Consistency in the feeding schedule

Calves are quite like human babies in some circumstances, and feeding time is one of those. You need to make sure that you’re keeping their feeding time consistent, even if it is 10 below outside. This consistency will ensure as many calves as possible make it through the winter.

Well-ventilated barns

Even though it’s cold outside when the snow’s flying, you need to make sure that your calves’ barn is well-ventilated. This makes sure there’s fresh air and a removal of toxins and noxious gasses.

If you have any other questions about raising calves in colder weather as winter approaches, please don’t hesitate to call us today at [phone].
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!
November 13, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Water for Your Sheep

As you know, any animal needs water to survive. But, if you’re raising sheep, you may rarely see your animals drinking—in fact, you may not see them drink at all. Do you ever wonder why that is, how you should give them water, or how much water your sheep actually need?

Of course, you should provide fresh, clean water for your sheep. Sheep prefer drinking from a still source of water, rather than from flowing water. We recommend using buckets or other forms of automatics waterers. Also, please rinse out the container that holds your sheep’s water regularly.  Your sheep will prefer water that has no ice in it in the winter, and water that is in shade during the summer.  Finally, to maintain control of your water supply, we recommend fencing off water from nearby streams and other natural water sources.

Typically, your sheep will need between something between a half gallon and three gallons of water a day. The amount of water they need a day is influence by how heavy the animal is, whether or not they are lactating, what they are being raised for, and environmental conditions. Similarly, if they don’t seem to drink, it is most likely because they get most of the water they need through forage. We recommend having a clean, fresh supply available at all times.

If you would like to learn more or have any questions about sheep care, please feel free to contact us. We are excited to hear from you.

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