Optimar Electric Stunner - the most effective and humane way to stun fish and crustaceans

Making a commitment to fish welfare

With the rising awareness of fish sentience and the growth of aquaculture, there is an increasing need for ethically produced fish products. The demand extends beyond sustainability to include considerations for good animal welfare. Achieving humane slaughter is crucial in meeting elevated animal welfare standards in farming.

Optimar Electric Stunner is the most humane way to automatically paralyze fish and crustaceans in a quick and controlled process. In compliance with European and Norwegian standards, the Electric Stunner renders the animal unconscious safely and in a stress-free manner. Our electric stunner has been in use for more than 15 years, on Salmon, Trout, Cod, Sea Bass/Bream, Catfish, Crab, Lobster and Shrimps.

How does it work?

Optimar electrical stunning system can be used as part of a commercially viable slaughter system. The system allows for a more humane slaughter than the traditional method of chilling in ice slurry without pre-stunning and also has product quality benefits. The system can also be operated with less staff and is easier to use in bad weather conditions.

Below you see an example of how our electric stunner is used during harvesting of farmed salmon. The Optimar Electric Stunner is set up in a complete stun and bleed line to both sedate and slaughter the salmon, before bleeding out during transportation to the processing factory.

Electric stunner for different species

The Optimar Electric Stunner is well known and approved for a number of different species to maintain animal welfare during the slaughtering process, such as:

• Wild fish: Cod, Haddock, Saithe, Whiting, Catfish, Halibut, Mackerel,
• Farmed: Salmon and Trout
• Crustaceans: Crab, Lobster, Shrimps and Nephrops.

Read more about the Optimar Electric Stunner here:

• Electric Stunner for Wild and Farmed fish
• Electric Stunner for Shrimps
• Electric Stunner for Crab and Lobster
  

Our systems for industrial processing of fish and crustaceans involves no chemicals and focuses on gentle handling in high capacity systems – both standardized and custom made. Our goal is to help our customers with sustainable and effective handling of all aquatic species, from the moment they have been harvested to the final product.