Sea Farms, a leading shrimp farm in Thailand, has become the first to install a new humane stunning system in partnership with the Shrimp Welfare Project.
Ace Aquatec’s new A-HSU for Shrimp is a portable, self-contained system designed to humanely stun shrimp prior to slaughter.
Developed in close collaboration with the shrimp farming sector, the system is the first of its kind in the region.
“Shrimp producers globally have been calling for a versatile, easy-to-deploy system which can simultaneously make the harvesting process more sustainable and efficient, while also improving quality and streamlining logistics,” explained Tara McGregor-Woodhams, chief sales and marketing officer from Ace Aquatec.
“We have worked closely with the industry to understand its needs, creating a unique product that can be used both in factories and pond-side.”
The A-HSU unit includes an entrance chute, stun tube, de-waterer, water collection tank, pump, power unit and a touch screen control system, all mounted on a trailer for easy transport.
The system is designed to meet rigorous biosecurity standards and can process up to eight tonnes of shrimp per hour, stunning in less than a second, significantly reducing handling and stress for the shrimp.
The Shrimp Welfare Project is keen to see the use of humane stunning solutions expand, with Ace Aquatec’s technology being a key option for future installations.
“Our partnership with Ace Aquatec is part of our broader mission to support shrimp farmers in adopting humane harvesting method,” said Krzysztof Wojtas, chief programmes officer at the Shrimp Welfare Project.
“By introducing technology like this stunning system, we are helping producers not only improve shrimp welfare but also streamline their operations in ways that can benefit the entire industry.”
