FerAppease Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS) 100mg/mL, 300mL

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.

When should we use FerAppease^®?

FerAppease^® can and should be used every time animals are exposed to management and physiological stressors where suppression of threat perception is desirable, specifically,

Stressful management strategies such as weaning, dehorning, castration, branding, transportation, commingling, vaccination, etc. 

Stressful physiological events such as 
parturition, interruption of lactation (dry off), breeding, etc.

How is FerAppease^® applied?

FerAppease® is for use only in healthy cattle by topical administration to the nuchal skin and the skin above the muzzle.

For adult animals: Apply 5ml of FerAppease® to the nuchal skin and a second 5 ml application to the skin above the muzzle.

For calves under 200 pounds: Apply 2.5ml of FerAppease® to the nuchal skin and a second 2.5 ml application to the skin above the muzzle.