The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the international standard for transporting live animals by air. The 24th edition contains the latest amendments, which have been approved by the IATA Live Animals & Perishables Board in consultation with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the Office International des Epizooties, and a number of countries and national authorities, such as the European Union and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service that have formally adopted the LAR as the official guideline for transporting live animals and/or endangered species. The amendments also take into account input from other interested parties and international organizations concerned with animal welfare.
The 24th LAR has been improved with revised presentation of specific information concerning crating materials, principles of container design, stocking densities, ventilation, and food and water requirements for various species, which enables the users to access needed information quickly. Other improvements include updates on shipper's responsibilities, government and carrier exceptions, CITES Appendices, specific container requirements for dogs and cats, birds, horses, reptiles, lobsters, aquatic animals, insects, wild mammals, and laboratory animals.
Published in English, French and Spanish, the IATA Live Animals Regulations can be ordered from:
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