DE (diamateous earth)

[TNTLivestock]

Out of curiosity, anyone here feed DE (diamateous earth) to their cattle? What are the benefits of feeding it? Thanks in advance.

 

[ga. prime]

Do you mean diatomaceous earth?

 

[Mahoney Pursley Ranch]

I use it around my ducks and poultry. Supposed to kill bugs and such. Good around the folwer beds and veggie garden too.

 

[ga. prime]

It's good for killing slugs in the garden. Also good for scrubbing pots and pans. Don't know about feeding to cows.

 

[Stocker Steve]

Anyone here feed DE (diamateous earth) to their cattle? What are the benefits of feeding it?

Google organic remedies.

 

[KNERSIE]

I've read an article in a SA magazine where they said it could be used in a cattle rub for lice and tick treatment and claimed a whole lot of other advantages that I can't remember.

 

[Sandy66]

I put it out for new calves to lick at. Helps stop them from licking dirt and manure.

 

[icandoit]

Here's a good explanation of Diatomaceous Earth. They say it's safe for animals. never used it though.

Dick

http://www.hydromall.com/happy_grower16.html

 

[jkwilson]

The claims are that it kills parasites. Pretty dubious data to support it. Iowa State was supposed to have done a study of it several years ago, but I never saw the results published.

 

[Bullbuyer]

I've made it all these years without it - probably continue without it.