Diatomite is a naturally occurring siliceous material used in animal feed for its absorbent and anti-caking properties. Its porous structure helps control moisture, preventing spoilage and improving feed storage stability. It also enhances flowability during processing and handling. In addition, diatomite supports digestive health and may assist in mild toxin adsorption. It is commonly used in premixes and feed formulations to improve overall feed quality and maintain consistency during storage and application.
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High-purity white diatomite for animal and poultry feed. Provides effective moisture control, anti-caking, and flowability improvement in feed premixes and powder formulations, with mild digestive health and toxin adsorption support. Safe and inert for all animal species.
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Diatomite is a naturally porous siliceous material with very high internal surface area and void volume. It physically absorbs free moisture in feed through its pore structure, preventing the moisture conditions that support mould growth, mycotoxin production, and caking of feed particles during storage.
Diatomite may provide mild digestive health benefits through its physical structure. Amorphous silica particles in the GI tract may assist in mechanical toxin adsorption, improve intestinal motility, and contribute to general intestinal health maintenance. Its primary functions in feed are anti-caking and moisture control.
Yes. Feed-grade diatomite (Diasilite White) is specifically processed and tested to meet purity requirements for animal feed. It has controlled heavy metal levels, low crystalline silica content, and microbiological standards required for food and feed safety. Industrial-grade diatomite may have higher impurity levels not suitable for feed use.
Yes. Diatomite is used in vitamin and mineral premix manufacturing as an anti-caking carrier. Its high absorption capacity keeps fine vitamin and mineral particles dry and free-flowing during premix manufacturing, storage, and addition to feed batches.
Diatomite is typically used at 0.3–1.0% in feed formulations for moisture control and anti-caking. In premix manufacturing, inclusion rates of 1–5% are used depending on the moisture sensitivity and flowability requirements of the premix ingredients.
Yes. Diatomite applied as a dust in poultry housing acts as a mechanical insecticide against soft-bodied external parasites like red mites and lice by penetrating their exoskeleton and causing dehydration. This is a separate application from its use as a feed additive but contributes to overall flock health management.
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