Papillon Launches DeTerra 365, Anti-caking Agent

EASTON, MD (May 20, 2025)—Papillon Agricultural Company, developer of premium nutritional products for dairy and beef cattle, has launched a new anti-caking agent DeTerra 365™ to support ruminant immune function with improved feed hygiene.

Designed for use in dairy and beef cow rations, DeTerra 365 is a consistently pure calcium montmorillonite clay used to bind moisture in feed, limiting the potential for mold growth and mycotoxin production.

“DeTerra 365 is a top-of-the-line anti-caking agent that supports immune function,” said Papillon President David Briggs. “Plus, we are able to price it competitively because we source it straight from a proven, pure deposit in Nevada through our sister company MIN-AD.”

DeTerra 365’s unique structure and small particle size provides a high surface area for cation exchange, making it an excellent feedstuff flow agent. Through this unique structure and consistent quality control, DeTerra 365 helps mitigate feed challenges and support healthy immune function.

The product is mined in the United States, processed in MIN-AD’s Safe Feed/Safe Food certified facility and priced economically.

For more information, call (800) 888-5688 or visit DeTerra-365.com or Papillon-Ag.com.

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