Regulations regarding live animals
transportation can be found in the "IATA Live Animals Regulations".
Furthermore, specific regulations of the different countries involved
must be met - country of origin, transit and destination-, as
well as those set by the airlines involved in the transportation.
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Shipper's Responsibilities:
Prior to the acceptance of a shipment, the
shipper must:
Verify
that there are no embargos affecting the animal(s) to be transported.
Obtain
all documentation and correct information for the shipper's
certification.
Compliance
with national carriers and IATA regulations, providing stalls
and containers that meet the live animals IATA regulations requirements.
Affix
special feeding and watering instructions to the stalls or containers
and to attach a copy of the documents that accompany the animal(s).
If
the shipment is to be transferred at some point of its journey,
this must be previously coordinated with the corresponding entities
in order to avoid delays and arrive at destination in the shortest
possible time.
Declare
the condition of the animal when is pregnant.
Reservations:
It
is a requirement that space for live animals must be requested and
confirmed for the entire journey up to its final destination.
Routing shall be made using the most direct
route possible in order to minimize the number of stops, therefore
reducing strong climatic changes that might affect the health of the
animals.
The
reservation must contain the following information:
Air Waybill
Total number
of animals comprising the shipment
Weight and dimensions
of the animal(s)
Name
of the animal species and number of specimens per specie
Airport of origin
Airport
of transfer
Airport of destination
Flight number,
date
Name and telephone
number for the consignee
Attention and
facilities required by the animal(s), both en-route as well
as at destination
Animal
Attendants Animal
attendants will be allowed on board providing that it has
been previously coordinated with the airline and that the
following conditions are met::
Animal
attendants must be provided by the shipper, and demonstrate
sufficient experience and skills including tranquilizing
and euthanasia in cases of emergency- in the handling process
of the animals to be transported.
The
attendants must have the corresponding visas for the countries
of destination and transit, as required.
Some
charges might apply.
For
further information, please contact your sales executive
