Electric Fish Stunner for Humane and Efficient Harvesting
Improve fish welfare, comply with international standards, and enhance product quality with our advanced electric fish stunner—a vital tool for humane fish harvesting operations.
Designed for species like salmon, trout, sea bream, and sea bass, our stunner delivers a controlled electrical current that instantly renders fish unconscious, reducing stress and ensuring a more ethical and sustainable harvesting process. This method is fully compliant with EU regulations and Norwegian fish welfare standards, helping your operation meet growing demands for responsible aquaculture.
Using an electric stunner in fish farming improves:
Fish welfare and handling practices
Final product quality by reducing bruising and stress
Compliance with international food safety and animal welfare laws
Smart Stunning for Humane & Efficient Fish Processing
The system is robust, easy to operate, and built for seamless integration into both onboard and land-based fish processing lines. Adjustable settings allow for precision stunning based on fish size and species.
Upgrade your fish processing system with our electric stunning solution—where efficiency, compliance, and humane practices come together.
Applications Species
Applications
- Landbased fish plants
- Harvesting vessels
- Fishing vessels
- Readiness vessels
- Landbased culling systems
- Fresh water
- Sea water
- Brackish water
Species
- Salmon
- Trout
- Arctic char
- Lumpfish
- Wrasse
- Bass and bream
- Cod
- Crustaceans
Advantages
- Excellent animal welfare
- Easy operation
- Scalable to very high capacities
- Built-in safety features
- No moving parts
- Easy maintenance
- Integrated software
Electric Fish Stunner Solutions for Modern Aquaculture
An electric fish stunner is a professional aquaculture solution designed to render fish unconscious instantly using a controlled electric current before harvesting or processing. This method is widely recognized as one of the most humane, efficient, and quality-preserving stunning techniques in modern fish handling operations.
Electric stunning systems are used in both live fish handling and fish processing lines, helping producers meet animal welfare standards while improving operational efficiency and product quality.
How Does an Electric Fishing Stunner Work?
An electric fishing stunner applies a precisely calibrated electrical field to the fish, temporarily disrupting neural activity and inducing immediate unconsciousness. The process is:
- Fast – stunning occurs in milliseconds
- Controlled – voltage, frequency, and exposure time are adjustable
- Species-specific – adaptable for sea bass, sea bream, salmon, trout, and other species
By using an electric stunner fish system, stress levels are significantly reduced, which directly impacts flesh quality, shelf life, and yield.
Benefits of Using a Fish Electric Stunner
Implementing a fish electric stunner in aquaculture and processing facilities provides multiple operational and ethical advantages:
- Improved fish welfare and compliance with international standards
- Reduced stress and physical damage
- Higher fillet quality and better blood drainage
- Consistent and repeatable stunning results
- Increased processing line efficiency
Compared to manual or mechanical methods, an electric stunner ensures uniform stunning across different fish sizes and species.
Electric Stunner Systems for Industrial Fish Processing
An electric stunner fish solution is suitable for both small-scale farms and large industrial operations. These systems can be integrated into:
- Automated harvesting lines
- Bleeding and chilling systems
- Live fish handling workflows
Modern electric stunner technology allows seamless integration with downstream processes, minimizing handling time and maximizing throughput.
OZKA Electric Fish Stunner Solutions
OZKA electric fish stunner solutions are engineered for high performance, durability, and animal welfare compliance. These systems are designed with:
- Precision electrical control units
- Hygienic, food-grade materials
- Adjustable parameters for different species and weights
- Compatibility with automated and semi-automated processing lines
By choosing an OZKA electric fish stunner, aquaculture producers benefit from reliable technology that supports sustainable, ethical, and efficient fish handling operations.
Why Choose Electric Stunning in Aquaculture?
The adoption of electric fish stunner technology is a critical component of responsible aquaculture. Electric stunning helps ensure:
- Compliance with fish welfare regulations
- Improved product consistency
- Long-term cost efficiency
- Reduced labor dependency
As global standards evolve, electric stunning systems represent the future of professional fish harvesting and processing.