The DTS System
Technological Advancement in stunning technology.
DTS: Diathermic Syncope ® is a novel, new technology that has been developed in Australia for bovines to improve animal welfare at slaughter.
Fit for purpose to be effective and humane to meet both religious and animal welfare requirements.
It has been researched for over 20 years for utilisation across the meat processing industry.
It utilises a dielectric (microwave) system in place of existing stunning methods that have traditionally been used for cattle.
It effectively leads to 100% reversible rapid insensibility.
The animal can be humanely slaughtered without requiring the current stunning processes.
Benefits
The licensed use of DTS technology incorporates animal welfare, meat quality and work place benefits..
Scientifically proven to be effective using advanced manufacturing technology improving outcomes in animal welfare.
A purpose-built, patented system which is humane and meets animal welfare guidelines as well as both Kosher and Halal requirements.
The operators of the system are secure in knowledge the technology which will improve the efficiency, profitability and working environment of a meat processing facility.
The DTS system does not damage the skull or brain.
Animal Welfare
DTS is a purpose-built system which is humane and meets animal welfare guidelines.
DTS effectively leads to 100% reversible rapid insensibility.
The animal becomes insensible after 3 seconds for a period of 3 to 4 minutes.
Research Summary
DTS Diathermic Syncope has been developed over a 20 year period with multi stages of research. From very early work using cadaver specimens through to animal trials, a proof of concept study reported in April 2021 showed that animals could be rendered unconscious using the system and meat quality attributes were similar to those achieved using the gold standard stunning method penetrative captive bolt.
Since then refinements to the system have optimized energy delivery so that the process is consistent and unconsciousness is rapidly achieved.
Recent research has demonstrated that animals can recover fully and with minimal impact on the tissues of the brain: findings that maybe of interest to the religious markets.