NaturalDE Animal Feed Additive (AFA) is designed for use as an inert carrier or anti-caking agent in animal feeds in an amount not to exceed 2 percent by weight of the total ration. Our natural, diatomaceous earth (DE) powder, NaturalDE AFA, meets inorganic standards of U.S. Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and is made of amorphous silica with a high absorption capacity. It is 100% all natural DE and is an animal friendly product. NaturalDE AFA is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic use and is made from a special grade of diatomite ore that is only cleaned and dried, not calcined. Good rules to follow when buying diatomaceous earth for use in animal feed include obtaining the MSDS, ensuring it's fresh water diatomaceous earth, that it meets inorganic standards of U.S. Food Chemical Codex (FCC), and is OMRI listed.