Find us at Booth #V734 at the 2025 World Pork Expo
June 4-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Find us at Booth #V734 at the 2025 World Pork Expo June 4-5 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN • REVOLUTIONARY
Improve your bottom line and cut your losses short with FerAppease to reduce stress and advance your pigs' welfare.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN • REVOLUTIONARY
Improve your bottom line and cut your losses short with FerAppease to reduce stress and advance your pigs' welfare.
Featured Review
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"Phenomenal... Less In-Fighting, Less High Competition... Decrease in HBS... Antibiotic Usage Down"
— Nick Dolezal, Dolezal Farm, Danube, MN
Happy Customers
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"We Didn't See the Fight in [the Sows] ... a Big Moment."
— Travis Platt, Platt Show Pigs & upperhand genetics, Roanoke, IN
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"First Farrowing Experience? Stress Free with FerAppease!"
— Rebecca Davis, President
Barton Farm Co., Homer, MI
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
Beneficial at Weaning, Vaccination, and Transportation!
— Daniel Hendrickson, DVM
Four Star Veterinary Service
Farmland, IN & Holland, MI
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"We Were All Just Amazed... Gilts Calmer, More Relaxed."
— Julie Boden, Swine Manager
Sunny Hill Farm, Barton Farm Co., Homer, MI
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"Tried FerAppease 24-Hours Before Weaning... Tremendous Difference."
— Rebecca Willis, Farrowing Manager
Sunny Hill Farm, Barton Farm Co., Homer, MI
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"New Innovation... and Goes Along With What the Customer Wants."
— Stephen D. Patterson, DVM
Passion for Pigs Veterinary Service
BoarMax
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"Reduced 'Late Weaners' by 25%"
— Stephen D. Patterson, DVM
Passion for Pigs Veterinary Service
BoarMax
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"Sows Relaxed & Not Fighting"
— Stephen D. Patterson, DVM
Passion for Pigs Veterinary Service
BoarMax
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
Treated vs Untreated Boars
— The FerAppease Difference
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
Weaned Piglets Treated with FerAppease
— The FerAppease Difference
FERAPPEASE IN THE FIELD
"We use the FerAppease swine on our show pig projects from the day we receive them. Our family will travel back east and get pigs from multiple different pig farms and bring them back to our barn. We will apply FerAppease to each pig as they are put on the trailer to ease the stress, calm the pig, and reduce the urge to fight each other. We also use it when we get home to help break pigs to drive, before travel to state and national shows, as well as area jackpots, and help calm the higher energy pigs."
— Tod Gould, Morris Show Pigs, Todd, Jerri and Trey Morris, Meeker, CO
What to Expect
Less stress, less aggression, better feed efficiency, and increased profitability.
STRESS & AGGRESSION
Stress and aggression is known to induce drastic changes in the way pigs utilize nutrients. For example, the stress hormone epinephrine is known to increase gastrointestinal movement which causes nutrients to exit the body before they are fully digested.
CORTISOL
A second stress hormone, cortisol, is known to induce insulin resistance and catabolism, meaning that fat and muscle tissues are breaking down to provide energy to the stressed body.
SURVIVAL MODE
Stressed pigs are in survival mode, where the priority is to provide resources to the body in order for flight or to fight an eminent treat, and this metabolic status is very energy inefficient. You can overcome this obstacle, increasing the feed efficiency and health of your pigs with FerAppease.
FERAPPEASE mSAS
The active ingredient of FerAppease is a synthetic analogue of the Maternal Swine Appeasing Substance (mSAS). mSAS is a naturally occurring substance that is secreted by the skin of the mammary gland of lactating sows, eliminating stress in all swine treated.
Block the Stress. Face Fewer Costly Challenges!
FerAppease can and should be used every time swine are exposed to management and physiological stressors, where suppression of threat perception is desirable.
MANAGEMENT STRESSORS
- Weaning
- Castration
- Vaccination
- Processing
- Commingling
- Transportation
PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS
- Farrowing
- Interruption of lactation (dry off)
- Breeding
- Heat stress mitigation
Threat Perception and FerAppease
The amygdala responds quickly to potential threats in the environment and plays a key role in determining whether environments are perceived as safe or dangerous.
Threat perception leads to activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis leading to increased release of the glucocorticoid hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands and increased release of the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Threat perception ultimately leads to elevated inflammation, immunosuppression, increased risk for aggression, weight loss, energy inefficiency, increased morbidity and mortality.
Topically administered Maternal Swine Appeasing Substance (mSAS) is locally assimilated by the vomeronasal organ located in the nasal cavity.
mSAS mediated stimulation of the vomeronasal gland desensitizes regions of the amygdala and the hypothalamus decreasing the perception of threat.
When threat perception is reduced, this leads to:
- Reduced aggression and fighting
- Lower levels of Cortisol
- Lower morbidity and mortality
Scientific Data
PIGLETS POST-WEANING (NURSERY)
FerAppease decreased mortality rate by 33% and increased weight gain by 20%
SOWS POST-COMMINGLING
FerAppease decreased the total number of aggressions 2-days after commingling by 49% and the average duration of aggressions after treatment by 24%
Reap the Stress-Free, Economic Benefits of Treating Your Pigs with FerAppease
Help your pigs respond better to stressful events, stay healthier and get heavier, while improving your profitability. Place your order today!
FAQs
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.
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
Can I request the full study data for FerAppease?
Yes, please email inquiry@feraah.com.
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