MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
The AATA European Office gets many calls about all aspects of animal transport. The questions are as varied as the people and species involved. These answers are given by an Englishman who may naturally slant his responses for a British situation. This should be borne in mind when reading the answers to these questions, though the principles are applicable in any country.
 
How do I start a horse transport business?

Is the vehicle to be used for hire or reward?

Is the load insured as well as the vehicle?

Is the vehicle to be used only within its own State / Country, or for export work?

Is any journey likely to exceed 8 hours or 50 kilometres?

Is the horsebox 'upgraded' with feed and water facilities for all the horses on board?

Are the horses to be 'registered' or 'unregistered'?

Will anyone else be employed?

What records must I keep?

What is the cheapest way to get my animal from A to B?

Where can I obtain a health certificate?

Where can I obtain a suitable travelling container for an animal?

Should I tranquillise my animal before transport?

May I carry my animal into an aircraft passenger cabin?

Is the aircraft cargo hold pressurised?

     
 
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