Trials carried out by Nofima in 2011 and 2012 to test Australian slaughtering technology (which is currently utilised in Norwegian salmon aquaculture) on fishing vessels have produced extremely promising results.
“Consequently, this machine will be able to be utilised in catch handling onboard the trawler and Danish seine fleets and make the catch handling more efficient and safer,” concludes Ms Midling, who is planning new bleeding trials during the autumn and winter.