Livestock Transportation
What is livestock transportation and live cargo?
Live cargo in logistics literally refers to the transportation of live animals. These can be large and small animals, fur-bearing animals, birds, fish, crayfish, reptiles, bees, etc. Transportation of such cargo has a number of specifics and difficulties. It is mandatory to have veterinary permits (certificates) from the shipper, and, in some cases, permission from the quarantine service authorities. The choice of the vehicle and the type of transportation for live cargo will depend on the size of animals, their behavior along the route, health status, etc.
In addition to all documentation and certificates, the shippers must provide special vehicles for live cargo transportation: pallets, containers, cages, etc., and also auxiliary equipment for them. The shippers must also provide the necessary feed, drinking water, equipment for feeding and watering the animals along the route, bedding and fastening materials, a veterinary first aid kit and workwear for the accompanying persons. A shipper is also obliged to consider and supply feed in case of an unexpected delay of the vehicle along the route.