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National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research.
Links, legislation information, and references relating to transporting laboratory animals.
Colorado State University.
Provides information about the humane handling and behavior of livestock during transport. Information from Dr. Temple Grandin, Department of Animal Science.
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International.
This AAALAC International Connection article discusses some of the issues and concerns surrounding animal transportation and provides suggestions for facilitating effective and humane operations.
International Air Transport Association.
Provides information on transporting pets and other animals by air. Includes information on the IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR), available for purchase through the website.
Canadian Agri-Food Research Council.
This Canadian Code of Practice, a nationally developed guideline, contains recommendations for handling, transporting and processing of farm animals.
National Research Council.
Meeting the regulatory and animal welfare requirements of research animals in transport can be a complex task. This report recommends best practices for the care of animals in transit including species specific recommendations, thermal requirements, space requirements, and more.
Laboratory Animal Science Association. Transport Working Group.
Supplementary information for people transporting animals within or through the United Kingdom. The guidelines, published in 2005, set standards for minimizing stress, improving welfare, and ensuring that animals arrive in good health.
United States Animal Health Association.
Provided is a nation listing of state veterinarians and their contact information.
USDA. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Provides information on transporting live animals (pets, livestock, research animals) into, out of, and across the United States.