Diatomaceous Earth
Millions of years ago, in all the waters of the earth, billions of microscopic one-celled plants, called diatoms, took the minerals from the waters and created a protective shell for themselves. The fossilized skeletal remains of these diatoms accumulated in layers on the lake and sea floors forming deposits of what we know today as diatomaceous earth. Referred to by many names (diatomite, silicon dioxide, Kieselgur (in Europe), fossil shell flour, etc) diatomaceous earth is often called simply DE.
DE deposits have been mined for centuries and have been used in hundreds of industrial and agricultural applications. There are two primary types of diatomaceous earth deposits - saltwater and freshwater. Saltwater DE is commercially processed in the United States, primarily application as a filter aid. Beer, wine, fruit juices, and vegetable oils are filtered through the diatoms' multitude of pores, acting as microscopic sieves. Swimming pool and fish tank filters also utilize this material. Because saltwater DE has a high crystalline silica content from a process called calcining (being exposed to high degrees of heat), it is not appropriate, and in fact dangerous to use in ingestible applications such as grain storage and as an animal feed additive.
Freshwater DE [what DE36 is] is mined from ancient lake beds, primarily in Nevada and Arizona, and is ideal for agricultural uses because it typically has a low crystalline silica content (amorphous), and is highly absorptive. Documented use of diatomite by the Chinese for pest control dates back almost 4,000 years. Because of its ability to kill insects, DE has been used in grain storage for generations. As awareness of and concern about chemical pesticides grow, non-toxic, natural, diatomaceous earth is enjoying renewed attention and interest. As well, many farmers and ranchers tout DE as a neural anthelmentic (de-wormer), and are finding great success by adding it to their livestock feed to keep their goats, sheep, cattle, horses, pigs, and fowl healthy and clean without the use of chemical drugs.
Beginning a daily de worming program for your horses has never been easier! Simply top dress or mix 1 scoop (provided in package) with your horse's grain ration once per day.
Why should I switch from my paste de wormer to DE36? Why not? DE36 is all natural and contains no harmful chemicals. It is fed on a daily basis to give your horse continuous protection from internal parasites instead of riding the 'dewormer roller coaster' by administering pastes every other month. Because diatomaceous earth kills parasites mechanically and not chemically, parasites do not become immune to DE36! No rotation of de wormers is necessary!
Directions for horses:
Amounts are based on horses up to 1000 lbs. Larger horses may need more, but you cannot overdose this product. Giving too much DE 36 will not give you more benefit, though, so follow recommended dosages to keep your costs down.
DE36 90-day supply
(Net Weight 27 oz.)
Sale! Price: $19.99 (Regular Price $26.00) .22 cents a day per horse
DE36 180-day supply
(Net Weight 54 oz.)
Sale! Price: 34.99 (Regular Price $45.00) .19 cents a day per horse
DE36 750-day supply
Economy sized box
(Net Weight 17.5 lbs.) .13 cents a day per horse
Price: $99.99
Bigger quantity available on request
1500 or 2250 day-supply
