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GENERAL CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS FOR PET ANIMALS(1) …

CONTAINER Requirementsrequirements for welfare and safety. Labelling is CONTAINER Requirementstory on these as all other CONTAINERIf a CONTAINER has wheels, they must be removed orREQUIREMENTS FOR PET ANIMALS1,rendered LIVESTOCK AND FARMED DEERD imensions and Stocking DensityOR ANTELOPE (CR 1 3)1 Dimensions shown in these Regulations are illustrativeDesign and Constructionand therefore must be related to the actual size of theanimal for which the CONTAINER is constructed. It must beWhen constructing containers for animal shipment, thein GENERAL allow the animal to stand, turn and lie down innormal habits and necessary freedom of movement musta natural manner. There are a few exceptions to this rulebe in the CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS relevant to theFor GENERAL transport purposes, animals will be carriedparticular in closed containers.

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1 CONTAINER Requirementsrequirements for welfare and safety. Labelling is CONTAINER Requirementstory on these as all other CONTAINERIf a CONTAINER has wheels, they must be removed orREQUIREMENTS FOR PET ANIMALS1,rendered LIVESTOCK AND FARMED DEERD imensions and Stocking DensityOR ANTELOPE (CR 1 3)1 Dimensions shown in these Regulations are illustrativeDesign and Constructionand therefore must be related to the actual size of theanimal for which the CONTAINER is constructed. It must beWhen constructing containers for animal shipment, thein GENERAL allow the animal to stand, turn and lie down innormal habits and necessary freedom of movement musta natural manner. There are a few exceptions to this rulebe in the CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS relevant to theFor GENERAL transport purposes, animals will be carriedparticular in closed containers.

2 Carriage in open stall must beVentilationseparately arranged with carrier CONTAINER must be adequately ventilated on at leastThe CONTAINER must be well constructed and be able tothree sides, with the majority of the ventilation beingwithstand other freight damaging it or causing theprovided on the upper part of the CONTAINER . There arestructure to buckle or bend. It must be rigid enough toexceptions to these REQUIREMENTS which are stated in theprevent the animal escaping through gaps at the seamsspecific CONTAINER requirement for that particular joints. Certain species require reinforced containersdue to size and ventilation openings must be small enough orcovered with mesh in order to prevent escape or anyIt must be constructed of non-toxic of the animal protruding with the resultant danger ofChemically impregnated wood may be poisonous not be and WateringThe CONTAINER must be suitable to keep the animal insideat all times and protect the animal from unauthorisedSeparate food and water troughs must be provided,access.

3 The door must be constructed so that accidentaleither fixed inside the CONTAINER or attached to it so thatopening cannot occur, either from the inside or thethey are accessible for replenishment purposes. have rounded edges and be made of non-toxic8material suitable for the CONTAINER must not cause the animal to damageitself. All inside edges must be smooth or shipper's instruction for feeding and watering mustThere must be no sharp projections, such as nails, uponbe given in writing at the time of acceptance. Feedingwhich the animal can injure itself. Joints of a woodenand watering instructions must be affixed to the con- CONTAINER must be made so that they cannot be dam-tainer and a copy of the instruction must accompany theaged by the animal gnawing or clawing the containershipping documents. Any feed or water given must befrom the on the CONTAINER instructions with the date andtime of CONTAINER must be clean and leak-proof.

4 If thecontainer is to be reused, it must be cleaned thoroughlyFood must be provided by the shipper, but it must beand then disinfected or sterilised prior to reuse. Absorb-checked that it does not contravene any regulations ofent bedding must be provided by the shipper that isthe country(ies) of transit or importation. In the case ofsuitable for the species. Straw is unacceptable as manysealed containers, feeding is not possible and thecountries prohibit its must be aware of this fact. Likewise, products ofanimal origin, such as meat or food containing meat,It must be easy for staff to handle and provide themust not be accepted inside the CONTAINER for the samehandlers protection from being clawed or bitten by Spacer devices must be incorporated intothe design as they will provide handles for moving theUnauthorised food must not be as well as preventing the ventilation openingsLabelling and Markingbecoming blocked by other freight.

5 Handles may beattached in addition to the spacer CONTAINER must be correctly labelled in accordancewith the instructions contained in Chapter 9. Labels mustIf forklift spacers are required they must be at least 5 cmnot block ventilation openings, especially on small(2 in) thick. Allowance for the extra height must be calculating the dimensions of the Pathogen Free (SPF) AnimalsFor certain small domestic livestock, rigid plastic petcontainers are suitable. Modification to the door meshWhen animals are carried in SPF conditions, the shippermust be carried out for pigs to prevent urine comply in all respects with the specific containerFood and water containers must be of a suitable type forrequirement in this section. Special measures must bethe animal. These containers are best suited to individ-taken to ensure that the ventilation rates are maintainedual animal shipments and must meet the generalwithin the definition of pet animals in this section refers to dogs and , JANUARY 2017217 Live Animals RegulationsSpecial Careintended to conform any airworthiness aircraft containers must comply with the speci-For species which are obviously disturbed by the ship-fications published in the IATA ULD , reducing the light within the CONTAINER and thenoise level within its vicinity will usually be sufficient toAlthough few limitations exist for freighter aircraft, suchquieten the animal.

6 They must be held in a darkenedfactors as the size ofthe compartment door and area ofarea with as little noise as possible aircraft hold determines the acceptability of liveanimal consignments. Consequently, this must be con-Pets are best left by their owner at the time of accept-sidered when determining the size of the CONTAINER to beance in order that they can become quietly accustomedused, in accordance with the principles of designto the strange in this section when routing the is a legal requirement by many governments that haveincorporated these Regulations into their national legis-Sedation of animals, except under certain conditions andlation in regards of the shipment of live animals by out under veterinary direction, is not rec-Therefore, care must be taken that compliance is evidentommended. Most, if not all, commonly used tranquillisingat the time of live animal shipment have the effect of lowering the blood pressure, thisalso occurs naturally at high altitudes.

7 The air pressureIn addition to the above GENERAL REQUIREMENTS , theof an aircraft in flight is set at the equivalent ofSpecific REQUIREMENTS that are relevant to the indi-approximately 8,000 species must be consulted and adhered combination of altitude and drugs is potentially fatalThe illustrations shown in the following specificin the old, chronically sick or stressed animals. Sedationcontainer REQUIREMENTS are examples only. Contai-by darkening the CONTAINER and putting it in a cool quietners that conform to the principle of the writtenplace when not in the aircraft, will calm most pets andguidelines for the species but look slightly differentother animals. It is the preferred method for air travel. Ifwill still meet the IATA are used, the name of the drug, the time androute of administration must be clearly marked on theIATA activities in this area are limited to the develop- CONTAINER and a copy of the record must be attached toment of standards for the acceptance, packing andthe documents relating to that shipment.

8 Any furtherhandling of live animal for transportation by administered must be recorded and ac-IATA does not certify, approve, endorse, or sell anycompany the shipment with the name of the sedative,particular pet CONTAINER manufacturer, brand, make,time of administration and the route of model. Equally so, IATA does not offer, solicit,8endorse, or approve any particular pet or puppyImportant Notestransport or relocation services, regardless ofwhether these be offered via email or the must be noted that the IATA Live Animals RegulationsReaders should pay attention to fraudulent offeringscontainer REQUIREMENTS stipulate the minimum require-that claim the for air shipment. The construction principle ofcontainers described within these Regulations are not43rdEDITION, JANUARY 2017218 CONTAINER RequirementsCONTAINER REQUIREMENT 1 The illustrations shown in this CONTAINER Require-Some rigid plastic containers may not be suitable forment are examples only.

9 Containers that conform tolarge dogs, or dogs that are aggressive. Speciallythe principle of written guidelines for the species butconstructed containers of hardwood, metal, plywood orlook slightly different will still meet the IATA similar material, with two secure door fasteners on , are to:Cats (domestic)Fibreglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solidDogs (domestic)wood or :SizeSee also animal contained in the CONTAINER must haveSTATE VARIATIONS: CHG 01/03/04,enough space to turn about normally while standing, toGBG 01/02/03/04/05, HKG 01, NZG 01, SAG 02,stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural 02/03/04, EUR 01, USG VariationsFrameOPERATOR VARIATIONS: AC 03/04/07, AF 01,For wooden containers, an outer frame ofBA 04/05/07/08/09/10/11/12, CX 05/06/07, DL 06/07, cm cm (1 inch 3 inch) lumber screwed orD0 08/09, EI 01, EK 05/07/08/12, GF 05/06/10/11,bolted together and lined with solid wood or plywoodKA 05/06/07, KL 01/02/08/09, LH 05/08/10, LX 05/06,sides is 01, OK 01/06, SV 04/05/06/07/08, TG 01, QF 01,UA 08/09 SidesNote:For two part, rigid plastic containers, all hardware mustFor carriage of domestic pets in passenger cabins asbe present and properly installed.

10 For containers madeaccompanied baggage see Chapters 2 and wood, plywood or equivalent material of a minimumFor animals travelling in the aircraft cabin the travellingthickness of 12 mm (1/2 in) for dogs and 6 mm (1/4 in)non-rigid CONTAINER must:for cats must be used to line the outer framework. Sidewalls must be solid with sufficient ventilation as pre-8 Meet these CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS except that thescribed. The interior of the CONTAINER must be smoothcontainer construction does not have to be rigid andwith no protrusions that the animal can bite or scratch to1 Spacer bars are not required;cause damage to the integrity of the CONTAINER in any The requirement for one end to the CONTAINER to , welded mesh or smooth expanded metal doesnot apply to soft side/cloth bags;The whole of one end of the CONTAINER must be open,covered with bars, welded mesh or smooth expanded Allow the animal contained in the CONTAINER to havemetal which is securely fixed to the CONTAINER so that theenough space to turn about normally while standing,animal cannot dislodge stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural both rigid plastic containers and wooden containers1.


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