Increase profitability with precise weight estimates of your rainbow trout
Weight
A bright idea at the fish pen
OptoScale founder Sven Kolstø experienced firsthand how difficult it was to weigh fish at the pen’s edge in waves, wind, and rain. This inspired him to develop a new method for estimating fish weight.
Up to 40,000 measurments daily
From the beginning, weight measurement has been OptoScale’s main focus Today, we deliver the market’s most precise weight estimates with our bioscope. The bioscope captures tens of thousands of images, providing estimates for feed optimization, biomass control, and slaughter estimation.
“I have tried many different methods and devices for biomass estimation, and I can confidently say: The bioscope from OptoScale is without a doubt the best solution for efficient and accurate biomass measurement.”
– Christer Johansen
Operations Manager, SalMar
The value of precise weight
The bioscope is placed at the depth of the fish school and can perform tens of thousands of measurements every day. Using artificial intelligence, the weight of each trout captured by the camera is estimated.
With this information, it becomes possible to calculate precise figures for average weight, condition factor (K-factor), size distribution, and much more within the pen. By measuring over time, the bioscope provides growth data, enabling you to estimate feed conversion ratios based on real-time weight measurements. Precise estimates offer significant value, especially when planning slaughter and fish sales.
With our system, you have solid and accurate information that provides a reliable basis for decision-making.
The overview you need
This is an overview of what you get with the weight module from Optoscale:
When is it profitable to harvest the Fish?
Harvest at the right time
With precise weight estimates, you can avoid harvesting salmon before they reach their desired weight or take them out at just the right time to avoid an extra delousing operation.
With good oversight, you can more easily decide the harvest time and achieve better results.
Get accurate slaughter reports
With our weight module, you gain control over average weight and size distribution. You receive precise figures for average weight, K-factor, and size distribution. Then, you can generate a slaughter report with accurate estimates. This provides a solid foundation for planning the slaughter process and maximizing profit.
Secure revenues
With correct weight estimates, you can calculate precise slaughter weights. This minimizes the risk of potential income losses related to pre-sales, logistics planning, and transport from the slaughterhouse for you as a producer.
Our precision gives you better feed control and the ability to adjust quickly
Improved feed control
Until now, the actual biological feed conversion factor was not available until slaughter With the weight module from OptoScale, you have continuous oversight of feeding performance and can make adjustments in real-time.
In addition to average weight and growth, the module also provides an overview of size distribution and the K-factor. This gives you a complete picture of the pen’s condition and enables you to optimize feeding. This presents a unique opportunity to gain increased control over the feed conversion factor.
Adjust feeding quickly
Through API data sharing, we combine feeding data with weight estimates and can calculate the feed conversion factor continuously throughout production.
This allows you to quickly identify when the trend is not as expected and adjust feeding for better feed utilization. OptoScale has resources with expertise in feed and feeding and can assist with these adjustments.
Do you have any questions about our solution for rainbow trout?
Morits is our dedicated contact person for everything related to rainbow trout. Not only is he skilled, but he’s also a friendly guy who is ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
Feel free to contact us, and we’ll help you find the perfect solution tailored to your needs.
Contact
+47 948 82 368
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Morits Halkjelsvik
