In Australian agriculture and livestock management, antimicrobial resistance, chemical pest control, and antibiotic reliance are major challenges affecting human, animal, and environmental health. AUS DE Hudson offers natural mineral solutions using processed attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth, providing chemical-free alternatives for poultry hygiene, cleaner eggs, livestock feed safety, soil conditioning, and aquaculture biosecurity. These sustainable products are Australian-sourced, processed to feed-grade and organic standards, and support One Health practices across farming systems.

AUS DE Hudson Mineral Products: Processed Solutions

Product	Primary Ingredients	Core Benefits	Applications
ChickenKoop™ Refresh	DE + Attapulgite Clay	Moisture-absorbing poultry bedding for cleaner eggs, reduced ammonia, odour control, natural mite and lice deterrent	Poultry bedding & housing
AgriFix	Processed Attapulgite Clay	Sustainable soil conditioner improving aeration, moisture retention, nutrient availability, and crop growth	Crop and garden soils
DE‑CIDE®	Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth	Chemical-free natural pest control for crawling insects, plant health support, and silica supply	Agriculture & horticulture
StockFIX	Processed Attapulgite Clay	Feed-grade mineral additive for toxin binding, gut health, improved feed conversion, and reduced antibiotic reliance	Livestock & poultry feed
Eco Pawz CleanUp™	DE + Attapulgite Blend	Moisture absorption, odour neutralisation, natural fly and insect repellence	Animal waste, kennels, stables, farmyards
AttaZORB	Attapulgite Clay	Bedding moisture and ammonia control, improved indoor animal health, extended bedding lifespan	Poultry coops, shelters, livestock enclosures

Applications and Benefits

ChickenKoop™ Refresh – Poultry Hygiene Solution

• Absorbs moisture from poultry bedding to reduce bacterial growth
• Controls ammonia and odour in coops
• Natural pest deterrent for mites, lice, and flies
• Supports antibiotic-free, cleaner egg production
• Ideal for backyard flocks, commercial farms, and export-ready egg production

AgriFix – Sustainable Soil Conditioner

• Improves soil aeration and structure
• Enhances moisture retention and nutrient holding capacity
• Strengthens root establishment for crops, orchards, and gardens
• Supports sustainable Australian farming and organic crop production

DE‑CIDE® – Chemical-Free Pest Control

• Abrades insect exoskeletons, causing dehydration and natural pest control
• Reduces crawling pests in poultry coops, livestock sheds, gardens, and farms
• Supplies plant-available silica for stronger stems and leaves
• Perfect for integrated pest management and organic farming systems

StockFIX – Feed Support & Toxin Binder

• Binds mycotoxins and harmful compounds in feed
• Supports gut health and nutrient absorption in livestock and poultry
• Improves feed conversion ratios while reducing reliance on antibiotics
• Enhances productivity in ruminants, pigs, poultry, and mixed livestock systems

Eco Pawz CleanUp™ – Odour & Waste Management

• Absorbs moisture from animal waste for cleaner farm environments
• Neutralises odour naturally without chemicals
• Repels flies and insects mechanically
• Suitable for pet areas, stables, and farmyards, promoting safer, hygienic animal environments

AttaZORB – Bedding Moisture & Ammonia Control

• Maintains drier, healthier bedding in poultry coops and animal shelters
• Reduces ammonia build-up, supporting animal respiratory health
• Extends bedding life, lowering chemical disinfectant usage
• Helps reduce antibiotic reliance in poultry and livestock housing

Applications Across Farming, Livestock, and Aquaculture

Agriculture & Soil Health

• Improves soil structure, aeration, and moisture balance
• Enhances nutrient holding capacity for stronger crops
• Supports sustainable Australian and organic crop production

Poultry & Livestock Hygiene

• Dry bedding limits pathogen growth and reduces disease pressure
• Ammonia and odour reduction improves animal welfare and human working conditions
• Supports antibiotic-free poultry and livestock production

Aquaculture Biosecurity

• Processed minerals reduce bacterial and fungal growth in ponds and cages
• Bind toxins and excess nutrients to improve water and sediment quality
• Promote antibiotic-free aquaculture, critical for export compliance to Asia-Pacific markets including China

Natural Pest Management

• DE‑CIDE® and other diatomaceous earth-based products act mechanically, preventing pest resistance
• Effective against crawling insects in farms, poultry coops, livestock sheds, gardens, and crops

Animal Feed & Digestive Health

• StockFIX and similar minerals bind toxins and mycotoxins, improving feed safety
• Support gut health and nutrient absorption in livestock and poultry
• Reduce disease incidence and pressure on antibiotics, supporting One Health strategies

Conclusion

AUS DE Hudson’s processed attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth products provide natural, sustainable solutions across agriculture, livestock, poultry, and aquaculture:

• Sustainable soil conditioning for Australian crops
• Poultry hygiene for cleaner eggs and antibiotic-free production
• Livestock feed support and digestive health
• Aquaculture biosecurity for export compliance
• Waste management and odour control on farms and shelters

These minerals improve animal health, crop productivity, environmental hygiene, and export-ready food safety, while supporting One Health initiatives to reduce antimicrobial resistance and chemical inputs in modern farming systems.

One Health is a globally recognized concept that highlights the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes that the health of people is closely linked to the health of animals and the ecosystems we share.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

Key Principles of One Health

• Human Health: Preventing diseases in humans that can originate from animals (zoonoses) or contaminated environments.
• Animal Health: Maintaining the health and welfare of livestock, poultry, pets, and wildlife, which also protects human food safety.
• Environmental Health: Ensuring clean water, soil, air, and ecosystems to reduce the spread of disease and support sustainable agriculture.

Why It Matters

• Many emerging infectious diseases, like avian flu, salmonella, or antibiotic-resistant bacteria, can spread from animals to humans.
• Antibiotic overuse in livestock can affect human health via resistant bacteria in food, water, or the environment.
• Healthy soils, farms, and aquaculture systems reduce pathogens, pesticides, and toxins that could harm humans or animals.

One Health in Practice (and relevant to AUS DE Hudson)

• Using natural mineral solutions like attapulgite clay and diatomaceous earth reduces pathogens in animal housing and feed without relying on antibiotics.
• Cleaner poultry coops, healthier livestock, and sustainable soils all contribute to safer food for humans.
• Supporting aquaculture biosecurity protects both the ecosystem and food export quality.

In short: One Health is about working across human, animal, and environmental systems together so everyone — people, animals, and the planet — stays healthier.