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09 Dec 2022
Import Alert: Breeding Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and Yak (Bos grunniens) Now Eligible for Import from Canada into the United States
Effective immediately, breeding water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and yak (Bos grunniens)are eligible for import from Canada
02 Dec 2022
Canadian Food Inspection Agency new infographic - Assessing lameness for transport
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a new infographic: Assessing lameness for transport / L'Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments (ACIA) a publié une nouvelle 'infographie : Évaluation des boiteries pour le transport
02 Dec 2022
Important notice from the European Union - Import Control System 2 (ICS2)
The EU is implementing a new customs pre-arrival security and safety programme, underpinned by a large-scale advance cargo information system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2)
02 Dec 2022
CFIA - Requirements for small ruminants imported from the United States for breeding, domestic or captive purposes
Modified Option 2c available until December 31, 2022 only / L'option 2c modifiée est disponible jusqu'au 31 décembre 2022 seulement
13 Nov 2022
ATA 2023 Conference Announcement
06 Nov 2022
ATA Migrations - November 2022
03 Nov 2022
Researchers lay out formula for fear-free horse handling and veterinary care
Fear-fear horse husbandry and veterinary treatment are achievable, say researchers, but humans need to step up to reach the goal
26 Oct 2022
Changes to Ehrlichia canis testing requirements for live dog imports
From 1 November 2022, the Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will remove the requirement for serological testing for E. canis for live dogs prior to import to Australia
12 Oct 2022
European Commission - Revision of the animal welfare legislation
The Farm to Fork StrategySearch for available translations of the preceding link adopted by the Commission on 20 May 2020 announced that the Commission will, by the end of 2023, revise the animal welfare legislation to align it with the latest scientific evidence
12 Oct 2022
Authorized persons travelling with pets into Ireland
Reminder from the Department of Agriculture in Ireland for travelling on non-commercial shipments with pets
10 Oct 2022
USDA APHIS - African Swine Fever Action Week
Join USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to learn the latest on African swine fever, and get resources to help you protect your herd, livelihood, or companion animal from the devasting disease
09 Oct 2022
Consultations on pig farming and methane suppressing feed products
People from across the UK pig sector are invited to share their views on how fairness and transparency can be improved in the industry
08 Oct 2022
Proposed changes to the Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products
From 3 October to 24 October 2022, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed changes to the Import Health Standard: Aquatic Animal Products that was issued on 11 May 2022
16 Sep 2022
Proposals aim to improve the welfare of farmed horses during transport
Farmed animals, including horses, require more space, lower temperatures, and reduced journey times to improve their welfare when being transported in Europe
16 Sep 2022
Air Canada becomes first airline re-certified for the safe transportation of live animals
Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the safe transport of live animals by Air Canada Cargo
16 Sep 2022
What Are the New Regulations and Standards in Air Cargo and Ground Handling Operations?
In order to prepare for the 2023 changes, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers amongst others need to learn the current and upcoming regulations for air cargo operations. The essential source of these changes are the IATA manuals
16 Sep 2022
Step-by-step Instructions on How to Select the Correct Container for an Animal Being Transported by Air
Shipping animals by air is a common means of transporting animals over great distances. Live animal cargo makes up a significant amount of air cargo each day
16 Sep 2022
Review of live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer: Release of final report
To advise all stakeholders that the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed its Review of live sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer
09 Sep 2022
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommendations to improve animal welfare during transport
On September 7, 2022 the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Opinions on the welfare of animals during transport were released
09 Sep 2022
CFIA Notice to industry: New measure prohibiting the entry of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing a new measure to protect Canadians and their pets, and to reduce the risk of introducing dog rabies (rabies caused by canine-variant viruses) into Canada
07 Sep 2022
USDA Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on New Framework for Livestock Disease Indemnity Valuation
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to solicit public comments on a new approach to indemnity valuation and a new indemnity framework
31 Aug 2022
Air Canada Cargo IPATA Update / Mise a jour IPATA - Air Canada Cargo
Update on some important changes coming to the AC Animals product.
31 Aug 2022
Embargo: Live Animals at Ticket Counters
Delta Cargo is committed to the safe and comfortable transport of live animals. Effective September 15, 2022, Delta Cargo will no longer accept live animals at ticket counter locations until further notice.
25 Aug 2022
Cat and Dog imports to Australia – Christmas shutdown arrangements
16 Aug 2022
European Commission online workshop on animal welfare during transport
The European Commission is hosting an online meeting to discuss the findings of the ‘Study supporting the Impact Assessment accompanying the revision of the EU legislation on the welfare of animals during transport’
16 Aug 2022
Call for External Experts for the SCHEER Working Group on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes published
The European Commission has published a Call for External Experts for the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) Working Group on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
16 Aug 2022
Practical Guidelines to Assess Fitness for Transport of Equidae (Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and their Hybrids)
Practical guidelines on assessing the fitness for transport of equidae (horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids), an essential resource for anyone involved in the transport process
15 Aug 2022
Animal Transport Guidelines Project
The European Commission, DG Sante Animal Transport Guidelines Project aims to improve animal welfare around transport. The project develops and disseminates Guides to Good and Better Practice for animals transported within Europe and to third countries for slaughter, fattening and breeding
05 Aug 2022
A tale of resilience in the live animal transport sector
With the live animal transport sector still reeling in the wake of the pandemic and the geopolitical crisis, the STAT Trade Times take a glimpse into how cargo carriers stayed afloat
02 Aug 2022
Considerations for pet-friendly passage by air in times of crisis
A document that provides considerations to facilitate pet-friendly passage for times of crisis
20 Jul 2022
Delta News Hub Email Updates Email Updates Introducing an Improved Live Animal Shipper's Certification and Journey Declaration Form
Effective August 1, 2022, live animal shippers must submit a new certification and journey declaration form when dropping off an animal for transport at Delta Cargo
11 Jul 2022
USDA - Bangladesh: Bangladesh Livestock and Animal Products Quarantine Act 2005
07 Jul 2022
Air Canada bans pets from travelling in cargo hold until mid-September
07 Jul 2022
First TIACA Regional Event a Success
05 Jul 2022
Launch of the EU Coordinated Control Action on the illegal trade of pets
30 Jun 2022
Requirements for small ruminants imported from the United States to Canada for breeding, domestic or captive purposes
29 Jun 2022
CFIA Notice to industry: New measure prohibiting the entry of commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies
16 Jun 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions for Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Guinea
14 Jun 2022
Join IPATA and CDC - Changes to CDC Regulations for Rescue or Commercial Purposes into the US
14 Jun 2022
Bringing a Dog into the United States - Updated US CDC Rules For Dog Importation
09 Jun 2022
APHIS Import Alert: Screwworm restrictions on importation of animals originating from or transiting Aruba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Iran, Timor-Leste, and Yemen
09 Jun 2022
Yellowstone FedEx’d Three Bison To Alaska For $50,000
08 Jun 2022
CFIA - Update to the Accredited Veterinarian Manual – Modules 3.5, 5.4 & 5.5 / Mise à jour du manuel du vétérinaire accrédité – les modules 3.5, 5.4 & 5.5
08 Jun 2022
USDA APHIS - Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Zones in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan, Canada
06 Jun 2022
Movement of dogs, cats and ferrets from countries outside the EU where the rabies situation is documented and monitored
05 Jun 2022
USDA APHIS Seeking Stakeholder Insight About Strategic Plan Framework
03 Jun 2022
USDA APHIS - Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Zones in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan, Canada
23 May 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI restrictions for avian commodities originating from or transiting Gabon
23 May 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Restrictions imposed on Swine and Swine Commodities of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, henceforth referenced as Nepal, due to African swine fever
20 May 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Release of HPAI Restrictions on Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Chiba, Saitama, Hiroshima, and Ehime Prefectures in Japan
17 May 2022
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Requires eFile System for all New and Renewal Permit Applications - Effective May 31, 2022
14 May 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Zones in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan, Canada
11 May 2022
USDA APHIS - New Contingency Planning and Training of Personnel Rule (APHIS-2020-0101)
10 May 2022
U.S.A. Legislative Act Could Potentially Harm the Pet Industry and is a Step Closer to Enactment
08 May 2022
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Requires eFile System for all New and Renewal Permit Applications - Effective May 31, 2022
06 May 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Zones in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada
04 May 2022
The ARK at JFK is now IATA CEIV Live Animals certified!
29 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting through Zones in Nova Scotia and Ontario, Canada
28 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions for Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Akita, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Chiba, Saitama, Hiroshima, Aomori, Ehime, Iwate, Miyagi, and Hokkaido Prefectures in Japan
28 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Release of HPAI Restrictions on Hyogo Prefecture in Japan
21 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Animal Welfare Regulations for Birds
19 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Requires eFile System for all New and Renewal Permit Applications - Effective May 31, 2022
09 Apr 2022
ATA Migrations April 2022
07 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Guideline 1127 – Movement of Swine Products and Byproducts transported from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
07 Apr 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Live-Breeding Sheep and Goats from Canada Now Eligible for Import into the U.S.
06 Apr 2022
CFIA - Update to the Accredited Veterinarian Manual – Modules 5.2, 6.1, 10.2 & 10.3 / Mise à jour du manuel du vétérinaire accrédité – les modules 5.2, 6.1, 10.2 & 10.3
22 Mar 2022
TIACA Transport Logistic Americas supply chain forum (San Francisco)
14 Mar 2022
48th Annual ATA Conference - Together Towards Tomorrow in Transportation (Virtual)
10 Mar 2022
Canada, United States agree on protocol to guide the cross-border transit of animals in emergency situations
02 Mar 2022
USDA APHIS Update: Import Alert: Pre-Shipment Approval and Destination Inspection for Calf-Only Shipments from Canada
28 Feb 2022
Webinar FEB 28 - An Update on the Revision of the EU Legislation on the Protection of Animals During Transport
25 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting through Two Zones in Nova Scotia, Canada
23 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Additional Restrictions for Equine Commodities Originating from Countries Affected by Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis
15 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions for Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Akita, Kagoshima, Hyogo, Kumamoto, Chiba, Saitama, Hiroshima, Aomori, Ehime, and Iwate Prefectures in Japan
11 Feb 2022
ATA Migrations - February 2022
11 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions on Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting a Zone in Nova Scotia, Canada
07 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Newcastle Disease Restrictions for Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Through the Canton of Zürich, Switzerland
03 Feb 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: Restrictions Imposed on Swine and Swine Commodities of North Macedonia Due to African Swine Fever
31 Jan 2022
USDA APHIS Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions for Avian Commodities Originating from or Transiting Through the Republic of Moldova
31 Jan 2022
IATA Certifies Etihad Cargo For Live Animals Logistics
29 Jan 2022
New health certificate for Export of US Breeding Swine to Peru
27 Jan 2022
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Business Readiness Forum Newsletter
24 Jan 2022
Puerto Rico Sets New Rules for Shipping Horses by Boat
21 Jan 2022
MEPs vote in favour of proposals on live animal transport with some last-minute changes
17 Jan 2022
Terre, Aqua: 20220117 - Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) – Part XII: End of the compliance promotion period for Humane Transport / Règlement sur la santé des animaux (RSA) – Partie XII : Fin de la période de promotion de la conformité pour le Transp...
13 Jan 2022
The new model health certificates for multiple species have been posted on the official website of the EU Commission
08 Jan 2022
Shipping dogs and cats to Hong Kong? Review the regulation on all live animal import shipments
07 Jan 2022
New requirements for animal transfer of care documents (Canada)
07 Jan 2022
USDA APHIS - Import Alert: HPAI Restrictions for Pet Birds from Canada
04 Jan 2022