All Purpose Fertilizer Product Knowledge

4. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks
1. DE is organic in origin. It is composed of amorphous, non-metallic
mineral clay, a fresh water variety, that is why it is safe to use.
2. DE is calcium dominant, hence it wont absorb the calcium of the
feeds. While Na-rich DE will absorb the Ca of the feeds and showed
adverse effects when tested on the birds for egg size and animal
growth.
3. DE as a toxin binder, mold inhibitor and anti-oxidant. An inherent
property of DE is its having a light density, high porosity and high
water absorption. It binds mycotoxin to its negative ions. It prevents
mold proliferation and rancid odor by absorbing moisture and
stabilizes high temperature.

5. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks, cont’d.
4. DE has the mode of action of antibiotics in promoting animal growth
by reducing the toxic ammonia release by the urease-producing
bacteria in the gastro-intestinal lumen. DE has a binding action for
ammonium ions and reduces portal blood ammonia from the gastro-
intestinal tract, thus a similar growth response is expected .
5. DE as anti-caking agent. It keeps feeds particles separate (no
clumping) so that more surface area are exposed to digestive
enzymes. So more nutrients are utilized.
6. DE can absorb toxic ammonia that cause stress. Stress can cause
blood Co2 level to decrease and blood pH to rise. Low blood
bicarbonate levels cannot support proper egg shell formation. DE
can, then, improve egg shell quality.

6. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks, cont’d.
7. DE is a natural de-wormer. It de-ionizes or de-energizes the ova of
the parasites inside the animal's stomach. So the animal can
consume all the foods that it takes in without fear that the parasites
are partaking with it.
8. DE is a natural source of chelated micronutrients and the presence
of zinc and chromium produces more lean meat and less back fat.
This, then, is the cheapest substitute for repartitioning agents.
9. DE as a control for wet droppings for poultry and scouring of
weaning pigs. DE has a mild abrasive effect that when it passes
through the intestines, the villi are activated to produce antibodies
that fight back bacteria of diarrhea.

7. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks, cont’d.
10. DE as a deodorizer. DE has an enormous surface area which is
capable of holding and absorbing smell such as ammonia and
hydrogen sulfide. Thus, it can control the abnoxious odor of animal
excrements.
11. DE as fly control in poultry and swine farm. Almost all of the protein
content of the feeds are assimilated by the guts of the animal, that's
why the fecal material is no longer smelly. So its no longer attractive
to the flies.
12. DE when incorporated in feeds will control weevil because it is a
natural insecticide that kills grain pests.
13. The DE powder will absorb the body juice of the weevils thus,
paralyzing them.

8. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks, cont’d.
13. DE can extend the shelf life of the finished feeds because it keeps
the feeds free-flowing and prevents pests infestation.
14. DE when used in feeds can increase the animals resistance to foot
and mouth disease (FMD) and to pestilence like bird's flu. It boost
the animal’s immune system.

9. 120-day old pig weighing 94
kilos after incorporating D.E. in
its feeds.
The same pig ready to be
butchered.

10. When butchered, the
intestines are quite
clean and not so
smelly.
Less back fat and more
lean meat was observed.

11. Sow fed with DE produces
healthy piglets and produces
more milk for the lactating piglets.

12. When DE is incorporated in the
feeds of layers, their eggs
become bigger gradually until
peewee size is eliminated. Laying
eggs is extended for several
months more.

13. MYCOTOXINS
MOLDS
AFLATOXIN
Infected corn kernels.
These toxins are
cancerous to animals and
humans. But all of these
can be bound and
inhibited by DE before
they can damage animal
organs.
DE as Grain Protectant, Mold Inhibitor and Toxin Binder

15. Benefits Of DE In Livestocks, cont’d.
BENEFITS for FEEDMILLERS BENEFITS for FARM OWNERS
1. Toxin free feeds
2. Free-flowing feeds
3. Weevil-free feeds
4. Rancid-free and odor-free feeds
5. Longer storage shelf life
6. Less cost of processing
7. Improves the overall quality of feeds
1. Odor free environment
2. Reduces fly infestation
3. Reduces water consumption
4. Reduces water pollution
5. No antibiotic residue
6. Less cost of dewormer
7. More lean meat and less back fat of pork
8. Increases egg production.
9. Faster gain weight
10. More milk for dairy farm animals
11. Less or zero incidence of mastitis in cows.
12. Less mortality due to heat stress in poultry
and swine.
13. Less mortality due to scouring in weanlings.
Inclusion Rates
Finished Feeds Diatomaceous Earth
1 kilo 50gms.
5 kilos 250gms.
10 kilos 500gms.
20 kilos 1 kilo
30 kilos 1.5 kilos
50 kilos 2.5 kilos
1 metric ton 50 kilos

16. Trace Minerals and the Animal’s Immune System
Diatomaceous Earth is the source of trace minerals. Trace minerals act as
“keys” that unlock the ability of an animal’s immune system to fight off infectious
invaders.
MYCOTOXINS act as an immune system depressant and can be serious,
resulting in irreparable liver damage.
* Low dietary copper can impair the immune system by causing
white blood cells to function inadequately.
* Iron in either deficiency or excess can compromise the immune
system. Iron deficiency makes the animal more susceptible to
infections. Excess iron, masked the key protein which is
required to initiate recognition and antibody production.
* Selenium is recognized as an immunostimulant in ruminants.
This mineral must be supplemented with Vitamin E because
research show that their effects are additive.
* Zinc has been shown to have significant role in normal immune
system function.

17. * Manganese is essential in activating enzymes that develop fetal
bone and other connective tissues (tendons and ligaments).
* Cobalt deficiency tends to reduce the activity of the animal’s
neutrophils, thus, making the animal susceptible to bacterial
infections.
* Chromium supplementation is most beneficial during high
stress periods. Stress (shipping stress in particular) will often
impair the immune system and make animals more susceptible
to invading pathogens.
Proper trace mineral supplementation will not eliminate disease,
but will allow animal’s immune systems to respond with peak
efficiency to minimize economic loss.

18. Control cows made an
average daily gain (ADG)
of .500kgs/head/day.
Cows treated with DE made an
ADG of .806kgs/head/day.

19. Control animals’ meat are dark
purple in color, meaning the cow
is under stress.
Cow treated with DE has pinkish
red meat which shows that the
animal wasn’t affected by stress.
Cow treated with DE shows that
meat muscle is compact, fat is
cream-colored, the ideal color for
a healthy cow. More lean meat
developed in this
part; while in the
control, there are
still more fat.

20. Benefits Incurred During the Trial
• Scouring was prevented due to high absorbency of the
material.
• Cholic was prevented due to its high ammonium absorption
capacity.
• Mycotoxins which might have been already in the guts (due to
mold in the feeds that can induce disease) were detoxified by
DE.
• It gave the cows more resistance to stress.
• It has a healing-clay effect and can be used in cases of Foot
and Mouth Diseases.
• It eliminates noxious odor in feedlots because of its surface
area coverage which is capable of holding and absorbing
smell.
• There is less fly infestation.
• All the above benefits are cost-effective, thus, the cattle-raiser
will increase his profit by using DE.

21. Benefits Of DE In Agriculture
1. DE is a natural source of chelated trace minerals. Enzymes and
vitamins do not function without trace elements. Enzymes are
the governors of the life of plants, animals and men.
2. It improves the soil ability to retain water. This is due to its high
absorbing capacity. An ideal material to counter drought
problems and to make the deserts bloom again. No wonder soil
saturated with DE can carry crops throughout the El Niño
Phenomena season.
3. It improves aeration,thus, reduces soil compaction. This is due
to its high porosity. 85% of DE‘s volume is made up of tiny
interconnected pores or voids.

22. 4. It absorbs the fertilizer nutrients and release them slowly in
sustained doses so the plant has food during its growing stages.
The nutrients are confined in the center channels of the DE
structure. What is in the entrance of the channels are the only ones
acted upon by the denitrifying bacteria, slowing down the release of
nutrients. Besides, DE are such excellent ion exchangers, so it
helps the soil retain important nutrients, such as potash and
nitrogen.
5. It improves the biological activity of the soil, because the trace
minerals inherent in DE serve as food source of the soil microbes,
rendering dramatic increase in microbial life. Resulting then to
increase in organic matter and, thus, improvement of soil structure.
Benefits Of DE In Agriculture, cont’d.

23. 6. Grubs, lawn moths, Japanese beetle and other soil pests are de-
energized when DE is present in the soil. Besides, insects doesn't
attack a healthy plant. So no need to spend for pesticides or
insecticides. (a sugarcane planter in Tuy, Batangas noticed that all
the "ulalo" (grubs) in his plantation moved out to the adjacent farm
lot when he saturated his farm lot with DE. The grubs used to eat
the roots of his sugarcane giving poor harvest before)
7. It can sequester toxic gases produced by decaying plants such as
methane. DE, then, can serve as a safeguard for the ozone layer.
Benefits Of DE In Agriculture, cont’d.

24. 8. It neutralizes metallic contaminants in soil because of its high cation
exchange capacity with selective affinity to metallic contaminants.
9. It serves as inhibitors in golf courses. It absorbs the leacheates of
chemical fertilizers. This is a strict requirement of the DENR when
constructing golf courses.
10. Golf courses can minimize the use of chemical fertilizers because
the applied fertilizers will be absorb by the DE and will be released
slowly in sustained doses as plant requires. Leaching and
volatilization is, then prevented. Besides, the micronutrients needed
by the turf grass will already be supplied by the DE. Golf courses will
need less water because DE has the capacity to hold water and
release them slowly.
Benefits Of DE In Agriculture, cont’d.

25. 11. By adding DE to compost piles, it will enhance the fertilizing property
of the compost. Besides supplying the chelated trace elements, DE
will give paramagnetic properties to the soil, giving the plants more
endurance to hot or cold seasons and to ward off harmful insects.
The paramagnetic forces in the compost will radiate continuously
and will be taken up by the sap of plants for better circulation of
nutrients, thus, producing healthier plants with insect-resistant
properties.
12. DE contains a great percentage of silicon dioxide. Recent
researches has given importance to the role of silicon in agriculture.
Benefits Of DE In Agriculture, cont’d.

26. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT SILICON HAS THE
FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS ON PLANTS
• It increases metabolic phosphorylation of sugar, giving the plant more
energy and growth.
• It regulates the plant’s intake of iron, manganese and aluminum.
• It increases the oxygen supply in roots through less iron uptake.
• It improves root growth in grasses ( like sugarcane and rice ).
• It increases the rate of photosynthesis in sugarcane and rice.
• It triggers the production of more sugar and starch in sugarcane and rice.
• It increases vigor, growth and yield in both dry weight (50% increase) and
sugar content (15% - 31%) in sugarcane.
• It makes the epidermal cells harder, thus, protecting leaves and stems from
fungal attack.
KNOWING ALL THESE, THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT D.E. IS THE
“CHEAPEST SOLUTION” TO ALL AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS.

28. Flowering
Plants
treated
with DE

29. Treated with
DE
Corn treated with DE
produces 2 – 4 ears
resulting in high yield.
Treated
with DE
Treated with
DE
Control

30. Control
Treated with
DE

31. Control
Treated with DE
Control
Treated with
DE
Treated cane became longer and
sweeter.
This coconut tree wasn’t
bearing fruit anymore. 3
months after DE treatment, it
began bearing fruits again.

32. How Can We Realize More Profit
When We Use DE?
1. Plants become high-yielding so you could be selling
more which means more profit.
2. The quality of produce is excellent so you can
demand a higher price.
3. Grains become plenty and heavier.
4. Fruits become sweeter and bigger and abundant.
5. No more need for insecticide --- an additional saving.

33. Broadcasting DE in
fishponds will assure
owner of a bountiful
harvest. It induces early
molting which means that
prawns will grow faster at
once.
How Can We Realize More Profit When We Use DE?
1. You can be assured of abundant harvest of fish and prawns --- means
more profit.
2. You can be spared from fish kill phenomena.
3. You can harvest earlier than the expected dates --- a great saving in
feeds.

34. Diatomaceous Earth for Human Use (Silicon Dioxide –
SILICA)
There is no life without silica!
In 1939, the Nobel Prize winner for chemistry, Professor
Adolf Butenant, proved that life can not exist without Silica.
Silica plays an important role in many body functions and
has a direct relationship to mineral absorption. The average human
body holds approximately seven grams of SILICA, a quantity far
exceeding the figures for other important minerals such as iron
Some Benefits of SILICA
* SILICA is responsible for the depositing of minerals into the
bones, especially calcium.
* SILICA speed up the healing of fractures and reduces scarring
at the site of a fracture.
* SILICA is a precursor of calcium. Even when calcium is
insufficient, the body can turn silica into calcium that the bones
need.
* SILICA can help slow the degenerative process of connective
tissues.

35. * SILICA, the main component of collagen, is the glue that holds
the body together.
* SILICA helps with skin problems and injuries including itching,
rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, callouses, warts, eczemas,
burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores.
* SILICA helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier hair
growth and assures beautiful shine, luster and strength.
* SILICA hardens the enamel, thus, preventing cavities and
preserving the teeth.
* SILICA prevents bleeding gums, gum atrophy and recession
that causes the loosening of teeth; which could ultimately lead to
tooth loss.
* SILICA effectively fights ulceration and the decay of bones, teeth
and also lessens inflammation.
* SILICA supplementation beautifies the appearance of nails and
improve their hardness, making them shinier and less prone to
breaking.
* SILICA filled collagen underneath the skin enhances elasticity
and beauty and provides beautiful complexion.

36. * SILICA has inhibitory effects on coronary diseases.
* SILICA lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol.
* SILICA fades age spots.
* SILICA stimulates metabolism for higher energy levels.
* SILICA supplementation helps repair and maintain vital lung
tissues and protects them from pollution.
* SILICA tones the upper respiratory tract (nose, pharynx, larynx)
and reduces swelling because of its positive action on the
lymphatic system.
* SILICA supplementation keeps menopause free of stress and
helps to prevent many unwanted side-effects of menopause.
* SILICA if in the correct level in the body will hamper the survival
of cancer cells.
* SILICA works with other antioxidants to prevent premature aging
and to preserve youthfulness.
* SILICA can help prevent kidney stones and heal infections of the
urinary tract.

37. * SILICA can reduce inflammation of the intestinal tract.
* SILICA can prevent or clean up diarrhea and its opposite,
constipation.
* SILICA will help normalize hemorrhoidal tissues.
* SILICA can alleviate lower back pain by regulating and
normalizing the bowels.
* SILICA proves effective with female discharge, abscesses and
ulcers in the genital area and cervix, as wells as mastitis (for
breastfeeding mothers).
* SILICA has anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, absorbing and odor-
binding effects especially for the inflammation of the middle ear
and lymph nodes in the throat.
* SILICA can stimulate the immune system.
* SILICA can normalize circulation and regulate hypertension.
* SILICA can decrease vertigo, headache, tinnitus (buzzing of the
ears) and insomnia.

38. * SILICA can help diabetes by promoting synthesis of elastase
inhibitor by the pancreas.
* SILICA can help arterial disease by strengthening the blood
vessels.
* SILICA can help prevent tuberculosis.
* SILICA can help rheumatism by improving the elasticity of the
joints.
* SILICA can help avoiding or alleviating Alzheimer’s disease by
preventing the body from absorbing aluminum and may flush out
aluminum from the tissues.
* SILICA can stimulate cell metabolism and division.
* SILICA delays the aging process of the tissues.
* SILICA increases mobility and reduces pain in osteoarthritis and
sclerotic conditions.
* SILICA prevents wrinkles.

39. Additional Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth Per Se to Humans
* Diatomaceous Earth has a negative charge and bacteria are
positively charged. It can, then, de-ionize or de-energize
bacteria.
* Diatomaceous Earth can sweep bacteria out of the body by
trapping it in its honeycomb-shaped skeletal form.
* Diatomaceous Earth has the ability to act as both digestive aid
and colon cleanser.
* Diatomaceous Earth detoxes. It has been reported in scientific
literature to absorb methyl mercury, e-coli, endotoxins, viruses
(including polio virus), organophosphate pesticide residues, drug
residues and protein, perhaps even the proteinaceous toxins
produced by some intestinal infections.
* Diatomaceous Earth is a de-ionizer or energizer of worms or
parasites. It doesn’t build up a tolerance or immunity to its
chemical reaction, so rotation of dewormers is unnecessary.
* Diatomaceous Earth, when taken first thing in the morning,
before breakfast, will absorb toxins of the body.

40. DAILY SILICA REQUIREMENT FOR HUMANS: 20-30mg.
In years past, our bodies would get enough silica from our
diet. Unfortunately, many of the foods we now eat have lost
their nutritional value due to soil nutrient depletion, food
processing and chemicals. Supplemental use of
Diatomaceous Earth is essential to total body health.
How to take DE as food supplement:
1-2 heaping tablespoons per day. Mix with water, soda pop,
juice, coffee or whatever liquid you enjoy drinking. Since it will
not dissolve, stirring several times while drinking will prevent
settling. Some have experience higher energy levels, so it is
probably better not to take it right before sleeping. No worry
about getting too much—any excess SILICA not needed by
the body is automatically eliminated through the bloodstream,
kidneys & intestines.

41. The end