University of Stirling — Research on Electrical Stunning

Organization:
University of Stirling
Award Date:
03/2023
Amount:
$146,812
Purpose:
To develop humane electrical stunning techniques for use in aquaculture.

Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of £118,780 (approximately $146,812 at the time of conversion) to the University of Stirling to support research led by Dr. Amaya Albalat to develop humane electrical stunning techniques for use in aquaculture. This research will inform possible future efforts to deploy humane stunning techniques in aquatic farms.

This falls within Open Philanthropy’s focus area of farm animal welfare, particularly within its interest in fish welfare.

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