Live Animals Regulations (LAR) Manual | Book | 2025 | English

The Global Standard for the Transportation of Live Animals by Air

Live Animals

 

The IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the global standard and the essential guide to transporting animals by air in a safe, humane and in a cost-effective manner. Whether you are a shipper, a freight forwarder, an airline, or an animal care professional, the LAR is a must for transporting animals humanely and in compliance with airline regulations and animal welfare standards.

 

What's Included

 

The LAR provides you access to the most current and efficient practices for your live animal cargo operations and an integral tool to achieve cost savings and avoid delays by guaranteeing your shipments are problem-free and compliant with international or local regulations. The LAR includes:

 

Up-to-date airline and government requirements pertaining to the transport of live animals

Requirements on handling, marking & labeling

Information on the necessary documentation needed when transporting live animals

A comprehensive classification of 1000’s of animal species along with the container specifications required for their transport.

Guidelines for the non-air transport of live animals and plants

Who needs the LAR? 

 

The LAR is a necessity for everyone involved in the transport of live animals regardless of the mode of transport. The LAR is specifically geared towards:

 

Commercial shippers

Pet shippers

Animal care professionals

Zoos

Ground handlers

Freight Forwarders

Airlines