Expired contract

RDE666 Alternative pre-slaughter handling systems for the electrical stunning

Details

Buyer: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Supplier(s): Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Value: £48,029.04
Duration: 6 months
Topic: Research and development consultancy services
Published: 11 September 2024
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

Overall aim: To determine whether it is feasible to refine handling systems for the electrical stunning of slaughter weight pigs, taking into consideration group handling of pigs and potential for automation to reduce stockperson handling and pig isolation before slaughter and achieve higher throughput. This is with a view to providing in the longer term a non-aversive alternative to high concentration carbon dioxide stunning.

Timeline

Completed: Award published11 September 2024
Current notice
Completed: Award date1 October 2024
Completed: Contract expiry date31 March 2025

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