H2H Euthanizer
Quick, stress-free euthanasia of poultry with electricity
About the H2H Euthanizer
The H2H Euthanizer is a professional-grade device developed to provide a humane, quick, and stress-free method of euthanizing poultry. Created in response to the need for practical on-farm solutions, the H2H (short for “Head to Heart”) uses a controlled electric current to ensure instant, irreversible euthanasia with no suffering for the animal.
How It Works – In 4 Simple Steps
The H2H Euthanizer offers a humane, on-site solution for poultry euthanasia using a fast, precise electric current—ensuring calm handling, instant effect, and zero animal distress.
Calm Positioning
The bird is placed head-down into a secure cone to keep it relaxed and still.
Electrode Placement
An electrode is positioned at the cloaca while the head remains stabilized.
Instant, Humane Result
The current causes immediate, irreversible loss of function—quick and stress-free.
Bird removal
Remove the bird out of the cone.
H2H Euthanizer: quick, stress-free euthanasia of poultry with electricity
Farmers with poultry barns are in great need of a method to euthanize irrecoverably sick, paralyzed or crippled poultry quickly, effectively and in a manner that is completely painless and stress-free for the animals. The H2H Euthanizer meets all these conditions and has been scientifically tested. H2H stands for ‘head to heart’ and concisely conveys the unique principle behind this device: stress-free euthanasia with electricity.
When the start button is pressed a 230V/50Hz electric current passes through the body. With this effective ‘head to heart’ method the animal is rendered immediately unconscious by the administered electric current. This method leads irreversibly to death.
The animal is supported, head down, in a flexible cone. The head is held in place by two electrode plates, positioned by a lever. An electrode is simultaneously placed on the cloaca. This is a manual action that can be performed quickly and without stress for the animal.
H2H Euthanizer meets all ministerial conditions
For the euthanasia of irrecoverably sick, paralyzed or crippled poultry in the poultry holding there is a need for practical methods that farmers can use themselves. In response to this need, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality sought expert advice. The expert group recommended various euthanasia methods for different groups of animals. For the on-farm euthanasia of poultry, electrocution is a recommended method. Based on this positive recommendation, Top Equipment B.V. developed the H2H Euthanizer.
Conditions for euthanasia by electrical current are that the current administered must flow through both the brain and the heart. The current intensity must also be sufficient to make the method irreversible. The H2H Euthanizer meets all these conditions. This allows poultry to be killed immediately in a controlled manner.
The effectiveness and operation of the H2H Euthanizer have been extensively studied by Wageningen University & Research. Use of the H2H Euthanizer is only permitted in light industrial environments, such as poultry holdings. The H2H Euthanizer may only be operated by qualified employees.
Important Use Guidelines & Support Information
Strict Usage Regulations
The H2H Euthanizer is approved for use only in light industrial environments such as poultry holdings and may only be operated by trained, qualified employees. This ensures safe and responsible application in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Reliable Support from Top Equipment B.V.
As your official distributor, Top Equipment B.V. is committed to providing ongoing service, support, and maintenance for the H2H Euthanizer. We’re here to ensure you get the most out of your equipment with confidence.
Scientifically Validated
The device’s operation and effectiveness have been thoroughly researched by Wageningen University & Research. We’re happy to share detailed findings and discuss them based on your specific questions or requirements.
