IATA LIVE ANIMALS REGULATIONS · AQCS · CITES
Living cargo, treated with care.
Horses, livestock, birds, aquarium fish and zoo animals moved by air with welfare first. Approved containers, veterinary paperwork, quarantine clearance and airlines that are equipped to carry them.
Rules: IATA Live Animals RegulationsIndia: Animal quarantine (AQCS)Protected species: CITES permitsWelfare: Water, ventilation, rest
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WHAT WE MOVE
Every animal, its own plan.
HORSES
Equine transport
Sport and breeding horses in approved stalls, with grooms and vets where needed.
LIVESTOCK
Livestock
Breeding cattle, goats and sheep, planned with the airline and quarantine authorities.
BIRDS
Birds & poultry
Day-old chicks and birds in ventilated containers built for the purpose.
AQUATIC
Fish & aquatics
Ornamental fish and live seafood, oxygen-packed for the journey.
ZOO
Zoo & wildlife
Animals for zoos and conservation, with CITES permits where required.
DOCUMENTS
Health & quarantine
Veterinary health certificates, import permits and quarantine clearance.
HOW IT WORKS
Welfare first, every step.
1
Assess
Species, number, size and destination rules.
2
Permit
Import permits, CITES and health certificates.
3
Container
IATA-compliant container prepared.
4
Book
Airline with live-animal handling confirmed.
5
Fly
Checked, watered and loaded last, unloaded first.
6
Clear
Quarantine and customs clearance on arrival.
Live animal questions
What are the IATA Live Animals Regulations?+
The global standard for carrying animals by air. They set container sizes and designs, feeding and watering, labelling and handling for each kind of animal.
Which Indian authority clears animal imports?+
Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) handles quarantine inspection and clearance, alongside Customs.
What is CITES?+
An international agreement that controls trade in endangered species. Protected animals need CITES permits from both the exporting and importing countries.