Supporting Swine Gut Health with Attapulgite Clay and Diatomaceous Earth

The Importance of Swine Gut Health in Modern Production

Conferences and industry events across Australia and the world illustrate the growing focus on swine gut health and natural feed solutions. In Australia, gatherings like the SmartSwine Conference in Perth, the Pig Veterinarians Conference in Wollongong, and the Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition (RAAN‑A) conference provide forums for producers, veterinarians, and researchers to share insights on gut integrity in pigs, feed efficiency, and livestock performance. International events, such as the Leman Swine Conference, the European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM), and the International Symposium on Digestive Physiology of Pigs, further emphasize the global focus on gut health and innovative feed strategies.

Crushed attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth can support gut health, improve feed stability, and mitigate toxin effects in livestock. Hudson Resources provides these raw mineral feed additives and supports R&D trials for mineral feed additives to ensure practical, science-backed solutions for modern swine nutrition programs.

Attapulgite Clay and Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth as Swine Feed Additives

At the XXXII AMVECAJ International Congress in Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico (February 4–6, 2026), attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth will be showcased as swine feed additives that help maintain gut integrity in pigs and support antibiotic-free swine production. These natural feed solutions address challenges such as pathogen pressure, nutrient losses, and gut health instability while providing opportunities for field trials and integration into commercial feed programs.

Crushed Attapulgite Clay Benefits for Gut Health and Nutrient Utilization

Even in raw, crushed, and screened forms, attapulgite clay has been shown in scientific studies to:

• Bind harmful compounds and reduce diarrhea in pigs

• Improve nutrient utilization and growth performance

• Support swine gut health and overall livestock performance

(Source: Jas. Anim. Sci. Biotechnol., 2015)

Diatomaceous Earth for Feed Stability and Mycotoxin Mitigation

Freshwater diatomaceous earth acts as a natural feed additive to:

• Improve feed stability and flow

• Absorb moisture in feed

• Reduce the effects of mycotoxins, with supportive evidence for swine gut health and toxin control

(Source: Veterinary Paper, 2018)

Together, attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth provide complementary benefits for maintaining gut integrity, stabilizing feed, and supporting performance in swine production.

Hudson Resources: Supplying Raw Mineral Feed Additives and Supporting R&D Trials

Hudson Resources supplies high-quality raw ore attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth and actively supports research and development trials to validate the practical use of raw mineral feed additives. By backing science-backed, evidence-based feed programs, Hudson Resources helps producers implement natural feed solutions that enhance gut health, optimize nutrient utilization, and improve overall livestock performance.

Key Takeaway: Evidence-Based Swine Feed Additives

Crushed attapulgite clay and freshwater diatomaceous earth can support gut health, improve feed stability, and mitigate toxin effects in livestock. Hudson Resources provides these raw mineral feed additives and supports R&D trials for mineral feed additives to ensure practical, science-backed solutions for modern swine nutrition programs.

Contact Hudson Resources : hudsonresources@hpgl.com.au to discuss any trials and R&D.