Ferappease

What is FerAppease?

The active ingredient of FerAppease is a synthetic analogue of the Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS). MBAS 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 (MBAS) is assimilated by the vomeronasal gland located in the nose of the animals. The MBAS stimulation of the vomeronasal gland desensitizes regions of the amygdala and the hypothalamus, dramatically decreasing threat perception and its downstream stress consequences.

*DAIRY CALVES-FerAppease increased body weight by 10lbs 7 days after moving

*DAIRY CALVES-FerAppease decreased the number of days with diarrhea by 26%

*DAIRY CALVES-FerAppease decreased mortality risk by 69%

*PREWEANED DAIRY CALVES-FerAppease decreased antibiotic usage by 20%

*NEWBORN HOLSTEIN CALVES-FerAppease decreased treatment costs decreased by 59% in the first 28-days after arrival

PREWEANED DAIRY CALVES - Improved performance and weight gain in calves that had pneumonia, otitis, or diarrhea when treated with FerAppease

MANAGEMENT STRESS

• Weaning
• Dehorning
• Castration
• Branding
• Transportation
• Commingling
• Vaccination
• Transportation to packer

  PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS

  • Parturition
  • Interruption of lactation (dry off)
  • Breeding