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Live Animals Transportation by Air
Animals have been transported by air since the early 1930's. In today's modern world, carriage of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of transportation over long distances. IATA ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to transportation of live animals by air.
IATA coordinates the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) and provides key input to the airline industry on issues such as animal welfare, identification, and animal behavior based on modern science.
IATA's Live Animal Regulations
IATA's Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it be a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the LAR is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.
CITES endorsement of IATA's Live Animals Regulations
In its Resolution for Transport of Live Specimens (Conf. 10.21), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) recommends that all parties dealing with the preparation and transport of live animal specimens follow the instructions provided by IATA's Live Animals Regulations (LAR)and incorporate them in their national legislations.
View the CITES Resolution text