LIVESTOCK

Our experienced staff handle livestock regularly, and will be pleased to assist you with any enquiries.
 We fly livestock with BRITISH AIRWAYS, & BRITISH MIDLAND, on flights from NEWCASTLE , EDINBURGH & TEESSIDE..
 WE pride ourselves on taking as much care of the animals as you would yourself.

Guidance for Dimensions of container

A = length of animal from nose to root of tail.
B = height from ground to elbow joint. A+ half B = length of container.
C = width across musters. C x 2 = width of container.
D = height of the container (top flat or arched) / height of animal in
natural standing position from top of the head or the ear tip,
whichever is higher.

WHAT ANIMALS CAN WE SEND BY 
AIRFREIGHT, UNACCOMPANIED ?
Most animals can be carried by air. 
The only limitation is the size of the
 cargo holds.

DOCUMENTATION AND HEALTH 
REQUIREMENTS ?
Before preparing any flight arrangements, 
you must always obtain full information
 well in advance concerning IMPORT- 
PERMIT, VETERINARY HEALTH-
 CERTIFICATES, VETERINARY-
 EXAMINATION,
QUARANTINE etc.
Current Requirements can be obtained 
from the applicable Governmental 
Department, Embassy or High Commission.

CONTAINERS !
Animals can only be accepted in correct
specification containers. The container 
must have sufficient ventilation and be 
secure-enough to protect the animal during
transport.

CONTAINER DIMENSIONS !
The size of the container must be such that
it will allow the animal to stand in a natural
position, turn around easily and to lie down
in a natural manner.
The data presented on the left gives a
guidance for ascertaining  the correct size
for a dog container.

  

 


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