Live Bird Handling Stunning Methods — How Does LAPS Fit In?
Poultry processors use different stunning methods depending on operational requirements, legislation, welfare objectives and site constraints. LAPS adopts a low atmospheric pressure stunning system as a high-welfare, zero gas alternative.
Electrical Stunning
A widely used method where birds are stunned electrically prior to processing. Pro-Load systems can be configured to deliver birds consistently and calmly into electrical stunning equipment.
Gas Stunning
Gas stunning systems use controlled gas mixtures to render birds unconscious. Pro-Load can be integrated to ensure smooth, low-stress bird transfer into gas stunning chambers.
LAPS
LAPS (Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning) is a Wrightfield-manufactured, gas-free stunning method that uses controlled air-pressure reduction and offers high welfare benefits.
LAPS
Designed for Welfare, Consistency and Compliance
LAPS (Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning) is considered one of the most humane stunning methods available. It gradually reduces air pressure within a sealed chamber, rendering birds unconscious without the use of gas.
Wrightfield offers LAPS as part of a fully engineered live bird handling and stunning solution, integrated seamlessly with Pro-Load where required.
Zero Gas Usage
No gas is required for the LAPS stunning process, saving costs and reducing your environmental footprint.
Inline Integrations
Can easily be installed and scaled into any processing or depopulation application.
Reduced Bird Stress
Birds stay in their poultry drawers throughout the stunning process.
Improved Welfare
Welfare improvements for both birds and the workforce.
Clean System
The exterior and interior of the chamber can be cleaned easily.
Sustainable
No gas supply chain issues. Only electricity is required to run LAPS.
For processors prioritising welfare leadership and long-term sustainability, LAPS represents a forward-looking alternative to traditional stunning methods.
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