Diatomaceous Earth for Horses
There are many benefit from the use of Diatomaceous Earth for horses.
It is completely safe and nontoxic.
Some of the benefits are :
- Control of mites and ticks
- stimulates basic metabolism
- converts feed better
- reduces odour and moisture in sheds and stalls
- results in better coat and hoof condition
- keeps fly larvae from developing in manure, noticeably reducing the fly population
- reduces annual vet bills
- controls worms and internal parasites without chemicals
Diatomaceous Earth can be mixed right in with the animals feed.
Also helps with;
- Arthritis
- Worms
- Parasites
- Fungal infections
- QLD itch
- Mites
- Strong hooves
- Glossy coats
- Extra stamina
- Less flies and smell from manures.
- Less flies in stables.
- General health and wellbeing
Horses give 1/2 cup per day for standard 14 Hand high and reduced amounts for small and young ones.
Many horses will eat it out or your hand or mix with daily feed on add to Animal Licks.
Diatomaceous Earth to Walking Horse
L. Thomas, Trainer, L. Frank Roper Stables, Winter Garden, Florida
With horses fed approximately 5 oz. of diatomaceous earth mixed in the feed twice daily, the following results were observed:
1. Stopped scours even on horses that had not responded to any other medication.
2. Noticeable fly reduction.
3. Horses showed an increase in appetites.
4. Weight gain due to better feed conversion.
5. Reduction in manure odor.
6. Elimination of any internal parasites
7. Healthier appearance