Some special
considerations for handlers with the main species requiring attendants during
flight. Please add your comments,
especially on
1. HOW TO IDENTIFY
STRESS.
2. WHAT STEPS CAN BE
TAKEN TO PREVENT/REDUCE STRESS.
3. WHAT SPECIAL PECULIAR REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED.
CONTAINER REQUIREMENT - 1-3
DOGS & CATS, FARM LIVESTOCK AND
FARMED DEER OR ANTELOPE
Antelope – must be tranquillised. Horns must have protection. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
Calf. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
Camel.
Cattle – must be crated/uncrated by the
shipper/consignee. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
Deer – heads may not protrude. May not be
transported in velvet.
Goat – heads and horns may not protrude.
Pig – very susceptible to high temperature. Should have ad lib water at all times in
aircraft. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
Sheep. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
·
Generally
do not require to be accompanied.
Generally should travel in semi-darkness.
·
Will
not feed in total darkness.
·
Signs
of distress: loud chirps, huddled together; Too hot: panting, protruding beaks
through the ventilation; Hungry: loud pecking of the carton. Comfortable: soft beeping.
·
Aggressive
birds must be separated.
·
Perches
required for many species.
Penguins – risk of being bitten.
Flamingo – must not go down in the container. May need a sling to prevent this. .
FLIGHTLESS BIRDS (RATITES)
Emu – act adversely if crowded together. Some are unsuitable for transport. Can cause damage with their toenails and can
be fitted with leather boots. Space allowances specified in IATA LAR.
·
Shipper
must provide experienced persons to accompany.
·
Separate
males from females.
·
May
travel in compatible groups.
·
Young
animals travel best, but must not be shipped singly.
·
Aggressive
birds must be shipped separated.
CONTAINER REQUIREMENT - 31-34
MONKEYS AND NON-HUMAN PRIMATES
Primates – danger from bites and scratches, ability to
open insecure containers, carry human diseases. Wear protective clothing.
·
Must
be carried in closed containers.
·
SPF
containers must not be opened.
·
All
are CITES species and require documentation.
·
Monkey
ventilation holes must be covered in muslin to prevent handlers inhaling infectious
droplets.
·
Monkeys
from different continents may not come into contact with others in aircraft or
hangars.
·
Pregnant
females and those suckling young may not be accepted for air shipment.
·
Separate
males from females, especially if females are in oestrus.
·
Adults
must always be crated separately unless previously reared together.
·
Very
susceptible to draughts and temperature extremes.
·
Only
the larger species may require attendants. Space allowances specified in IATA
LAR.
·
Straw
and other plant material unacceptable in many countries.
·
Care
must be taken not to get bitten.
·
Avoid
temperature extremes. Hot or cold packs
may be used as appropriate.
Crocodiles & Large Lizards. - Direction of the head should be
indicated on the packing.
Snakes – if venomous must carry a pictorial warning
label.
·
The
smaller species never require attendants.
Since they travel in water, the container must be fully waterproof and
labelled LIVE ANIMALS and THIS WAY UP.
Oxygen is usually added to the sealed bag.
·
Large
species listed below always require specialist attendants. They require lanolin or moisturisation
during transit. A hand sprayer is
essential. Mammals in slings travel
better across the aircraft.
Beluga
Dugong
Manatee
Narwhal
Porpoise
Sea Cow
Whale
·
These
species never require attendants, but special consideration must be give to the
following:
·
No
insecticides to be used.
·
Smoke
should be used to remove feral bees from the outside of containers.
·
Containers
must be very secure to prevent any escape.
·
Food
should be provided in the form of agar and sugar water and must not flow during
transit.
·
Some
insects are sensitive to moisture and temperature changes. Bees generate heat. The shipper should discuss the conditions to
be expected in transit.
CONTAINER REQUIREMENT - 71-83
NON-DOMESTICATED MAMMALS
AND LABORATORY ANIMALS
·
Ventilation
required on at least three sides of the container.
·
No
part of the animal may protrude outside the container.
·
Large
species are very strong so require
appropriate containers. Some may need
sheet metal interior lining.
·
Reduce
light levels within the container.
·
Space
allowances are specified in IATA LAR for some laboratory species.
·
Laboratory
animals are seldom accompanied but require specialists packing.
The
following species may require handlers:
Antelope spp.
Bear – strong claws.
Bison – very dangerous.
Camelid spp. – Llama, Guanaco. Vicuna, Alpaca, Camel. Some may be carried in groups provided they
have been reared together.
Carnivores – Do not carry fresh meat as food, since it
may not be allowed to enter the destination country.
Deer - wild spp. May not be carried while in velvet.
Elephant – very dangerous, especially because of its
bulk.
Equine –wild spp.
– Ass, zebra, Przewalski
Gazelle – horns should have rubber tube protection
Giraffe – Must not go down in its container.
Goat - wild spp.
Hippopotamus - very dangerous, especially because of its
bulk.
Rhino – very dangerous. Should be kept in semi-darkness.
May be tranquillised.
Seal spp. – Do not need to be kept wet, but do need to
be kept cool.
Sheep – wild spp.
Yak – need to be kept cool.