(CUSTOMER GUIDE)

Shipper's responsibilities when shipping live animals:

Shipper instructions are given in Chapters 1, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the IATA Live Animal Regulations.

Before shipping live animals, make sure that:

• planned live animal transportation is not prohibited by law;

• all the required export, import, transit licenses or permits, etc. are attached to the shipment;

• shipment of live animals has been correctly classified, described, packed, labeled, and marked with symbols;

• shipper's live animal transportation certificate is filled out in two copies;

• pregnant animals may not be transported without a veterinary certificate stating that the animal is fit for shipment and there is no risk that the animal will give birth while in transit.

  Note:
  Pregnant monkeys, lactating females, and breastfed young animals are not accepted for air transportation.

  
  

• no animals born less than 48 hours prior to shipment are being shipped;

• animals have been carefully prepared for transport (refer to LAR container requirements);

• animals have not been euthanized without veterinary supervision;
• consignee is notified about the arrival date and flight to be able to claim the animal promptly;
• air waybill includes a round the clock phone number so that the carrier can contact the shipper or agent, if necessary;
• air waybill includes full name and ticket number of the person accompanying the animals (if any).