With winter on its way you are likely getting your livestock ready for the shift in weather, and if you live somewhere there are harsh winds and freezes, you’ll be moving your animals to be sheltered on winter grounds. The northern latitudes in particular make it hard on animals that are outdoor in the elements.

Making sure your livestock have indoor shelter, buffering the winds and the drops in temperature will help ensure that they are minimally stressed, which can improve their overall health and consequently, productivity. Minimizing their stress as you relocate them helps them feel and act their best. The health and strength of your animals are crucial when they are migrating. This means having the sorting, loading and hauling equipment you need and will ensure a healthy bottom line by protecting your animal’s health.

Since 1982, our D-S Livestock Equipment facility located in Frostburg, Marland, not only understands the potential dangers in the shifting seasonal weather but has helped our customers around the globe receive the livestock handling equipment they require. Protecting goat, sheep and cattle operations is our specialty. We provide a quick turnaround time to ensure timely delivery in both the U.S. and international markets, thanks in large part to our vast inventory.

Loading Ramps: Our LR96 portable loading ramp moves groups of sheep and goats. With 10-inch wheels, these ramps keep your animals balanced and comfortable while transporting them into their livestock trailer. Complete with five height settings, the ramp can be adjusted to keep a nervous goat or lamb from turning around and getting hurt.

Truck Boxes: If you are moving small groups of livestock our truck boxes are great. They come in three sizes – the TR36, TR46 and TR48 with a 24-inch wide door that latches with a spring load. Their bars are tightly spaced so that a smaller animal can’t get their heads or limbs stuck. The bars are easily and quickly installed in the truck box, and when that is done, they are easily disassembled to be placed in storage after loading and hauling your animals to their winter location.

Are you looking for quality loading and hauling equipment for this fall’s livestock operation transition? We can help! Just call 800-949-9997 or request a catalog. Our D-S Livestock Handling Equipment team is ready to provide your livestock operation with the vital, quality equipment you need!