IATA LIVE ANIMAL REGULATIONS

Special attention should be given when live animals are being transported through air. Loading unloading should be performed smoothly in order not to startle the animals. Live animal shipments must not be left unnecessarily in the open or onboard an aircraft when the departure is delayed. Loading of animals should be done as late as possible to avoid exposure to adverse conditions. For the well being of the animals, they must not be exposed to high or low temperatures.

The regulations as laid down by IATA in the live animals’ regulations LAR should be consulted along with Airline specific Cargo Handling Manuals. Whether presented live animals may be accepted depends upon:

1.Quantity and species of animals involved.

2.Specific packing and care giving requirements.

3.Government regulations (customs, Health and hygiene control).

4.Carrier and government exceptions.

Animals should be transported in well constructed containers, boxes and bags etc. Which are clean, leak proof, escape proof and provided with holes for air additionally adequate litter should be provided for excreta. It should be ascertained prior to transportation that the animals in fact can be transported by all parties. Every airline has its own rule for transporting AVI for example most airline have a rule that day old chick should not be older than 48 hours at the moment of arrival the reason being that the mortality rate will become too high because of growth of the chicks. Similarly every country also has its own specific regulations with regards to export, transit, import of live animals.

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