DynaCrete® International Inc.

PIM+

For the Hog, Dairy and Poultry Industry

DynaCrete® PIM+ concrete sealer aids in the prevention of new barn syndrome. Historically veterinarians have described new barn syndrome as affecting the sows, growers and finishers.

Fact:

Historically, veterinarians have described new barn syndrome as affecting the sows, growers, and finishers.

Sows: Hip, ankle, and hoof problems

The noted cause of these problems are the caustic nature of new concrete, causing a skin reaction on the bottom of the foot pads
Small cracks in the pad occur allowing bacteria to enter into the animal's body causing joint infection in the knees, ankles and hips.
With this lameness, producers suffer losses in terms of increase sow culling rate, breeding problems, and other management difficulties. (headaches)

Growing and Finishing Hogs:

New Barn Syndrome has been reported to also cause tail biting, and ear biting in growing and finishing hogs
Producers suffer losses from New Barn Syndrome in the growing and finishing stages due to increase culling of animals because of
1. tail biting
  ear biting
  lameness
Experts are not sure why, however, the chemicals in the new concrete may cause ear biting and tail biting in growing pigs. The lameness in growing pigs is caused by the same reason as mentioned earlier with the sows.

Recommendation:

Existing gestation barns can be washed and sealed with DynaCrete® PIM+ to help prevent bacteria buildup in the pores of the concrete thus preventing lameness problems.

DynaCrete® PIM+ seals off this caustic chemical from contact with the footpad skin, which gives protection against lameness.

New Barn Syndrome is a situation you don't want to take any chances with, DynaCrete® International Inc.'s team of certified and trained applicators and assess your situation and give you the best solution.