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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