FerAppease Swine® is a synthetic analogue of the Maternal Swine Appeasing Substance (mSAS). FerAppease Swine can and should be applied before animals are exposed to stressful practices such as weaning, transportation, farrowing, training handling, arrival at shows, during the show, etc. For use only in healthy pigs.
FerAppease Swine® dramatically lowers aggressive behavior. It is applied topically on the nose and forehead.
Multidose bottle of 300 mL of FerAppease Swine®
Dosage: For pigs weighing less than 250 lb, apply 5 mL of FerAppease to the skin above the muzzle and forehead. For pigs weighing 250 lb or more, apply 10 mL to the skin above the muzzle and forehead.
*Adjustable Dose Pour-On Gun is sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FerAppease MSAS?
The active ingredient of FerAppease is a synthetic analogue of the Maternal Swine Appeasing Substance (mSAS). mSAS is naturally secreted by the sebaceous gland located on the skin of the mammary gland with the unique function of inducing an appeasing effect on the nursing offspring.
FerAppease is topically applied, and the active ingredient (mSAS) is assimilated by the vomeronasal gland located in the nose of the animals. The mSAS stimulation of the vomeronasal gland desensitizes regions of the amygdala and the hypothalamus, dramatically decreasing threat perception and its downstream stress consequences.
How do you apply FerAppease?
FerAppease is for use only in healthy swine by topical administration to the skin above the muzzle to the forehead.
When can FerAppease be used?
FerAppease can and should be used every time animals are exposed to management and physiological stressors where suppression of threat perception is desirable. i.e. weaning, castration, vaccination, processing, commingling, transportation, farrowing, interruption of lactation (dry off), breeding, heat stress mitigation, et al.
What is the dosage of FerAppease on Swine?
For piglets apply 3 mL of FerAppease from the skin above the muzzle to the forehead.
For adult pigs apply 10 mL from the skin above the muzzle to the forehead.
How long before FerAppease takes effect?
Behavior modulation and stress mitigation starts to take place immediately after FerAppease is applied.
Is a prescription required for FerAppease?
No, FerAppease does not require a veterinarian's prescription or a Veterinary Feed Directive plan.
How much does FerAppease cost per dose?
Adult Pigs: $0.68 cents per head
Piglets: $0.20 cents per head
Are there any side effects of FerAppease?
There are no known side effects.
Is there a withdrawal period after using FerAppease?
No, there is no withdrawal period after using FerAppease.
Can FerAppease be applied when it’s raining?
FerAppease is an oil-based product. It is recommended to apply FerAppease on a dry animal. It is best to allow FerAppease at least 30 minutes to absorb into the skin of the animal before getting wet.
What is the duration of each application?
FerAppease is effective for a period of 14 days. Most economically relevant, stressful events have a duration of less than 14 days. Therefore, a single application will get the animals through the entire challenge period.
Is there a benefit to reapplying FerAppease after the 14-day period?
If an animal is being run through the chute after the 14-day period for any reason such as revaccinating, studies have shown there are benefits to reapplication at this time.
Does FerAppease expire?
FerAppease has a two-year shelf life.
How should FerAppease be stored?
Store at controlled room temperature at 10 - 30℃ (50-86℉). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Can I request the full study data for FerAppease?
Yes, please email inquiry@feraah.com
Where can FerAppease be purchased?
FerAppease is available for purchase in feed stores, veterinary clinics, through your MWI/AHI representatives or here on our website feraah.com
