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Appendix C: Transportation Checklist
Pages 73-86

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From page 73...
... The checklist is not meant to replace official documents, permits, certificates, etc. It was created by compiling various points made by speakers and attendees of the Workshop on Transportation of Laboratory Animals.
From page 74...
... 74 TRANSPORTATION OF LABORATORY ANIMALS Sending Institution Shipping Receiving Institution Coordinator Shipping Coordinator Name: Name: Office Phone: Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: Email: Backup Shipping Coordinator Backup Shipping Coordinator or Emergency After Hours or Emergency After Hours Contact Contact Name: Name: Office Phone: Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: Email:
From page 75...
... Age and number of animals in each litter: • Provide purpose and veterinary authorization to transport these animals Total number of offspring or larvae (list by age) : Total number of animals: Health or physical conditions that may impact travel (e.g., age, obesity, immune status, surgical alteration)
From page 76...
...  Breeder's statement, if animal was born in the United States? Have you consulted the following regulatory requirements or guidelines?
From page 77...
... • Terrestrial Animal Health Code: http://www.oie.int/en/ international-standard-setting/terrestrial-code SECTION D: Type of Movement and Corresponding Requirements IMPORTATION OF LIVE ANIMALS INTO THE UNITED STATES Entry location: Quarantine location (where applicable) : Federal agencies to be contacted depending on species: • U.S.
From page 78...
... https://www.fws.gov/le/inspection-offices.html - The port used must be a designated port for both USDA and FWS. Wildlife Inspection Office at the port of entry: https://www.fws.gov/le/designated-ports.html Additional information: Commercial Import/Export License: https://www.fws.gov/le/le-permits.html Division of Management Authority (only if species is protected under CITES)
From page 79...
... gov/phpr/ipp/index.htm Questions can be directed to the import team: cdcanimalimports@cdc.gov General information: http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/ bringinganimaltous.html; 1-800-232-4636 or TTY: 1-888 232-6348 • U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services - General Information: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/ animalhealth/contact-us National Center for Import and Export: 301-851-3300; http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/ aphis/ourfocus/importexport Plant, Protection, and Quarantine (PPQ)
From page 80...
... Destination country: • Obtain requirements through the consulate, embassy, or ministry of agriculture • Documents may need to be written in the destination country's native language 3. All borders crossed before reaching final destination: • Applies to land travel or off loading/hold over from a flight before continuing on • Information can be obtained from each country's consulate, embassy, or ministry of agriculture Federal agencies to be contacted prior to exportation depending on the species • U.S.
From page 81...
... https:// www.fws.gov/le/inspection-offices.html - The port used must be a designated port for both USDA and FWS Wildlife Inspection Office at the port of entry: https://www.fws.gov/le/designated-ports.html Additional information: Commercial Import/Export License: https://www.fws.gov/le/ le-permits.html Division of Management Authority (only if species is protected under CITES) : 703-358-2093 or 703 358-2104; https://www.fws.gov/international/permits/www.aphis.usda.gov/ wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/importexport • National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)
From page 82...
... Saint Joseph, MO 64507 816-671-1144 http://www.usaha.org/federal-and-state-animal-health Permits and species restrictions: • Contact FWS https://www.fws.gov/offices/? ref=topbar Prohibited/invasive species: • National Agricultural Library-National Invasive Species Information Center https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/lists4states.shtml State anti-cruelty laws/statutes: • http://www.animallaw.com/laws.cfm SECTION E: Journey Planning 1.
From page 83...
... • Do you have one original copy for each border crossed? • Are documents required to be written in the destination country's native language?
From page 84...
... • How are environmental conditions monitored and recorded? • Have the state regulations regarding transport of animals in private vehicles been reviewed (e.g., anti-cruelty always, prohibited species, commercial licensure agreements)
From page 85...
... 2. Can operators of the transport vehicle communicate the status of the shipment to senders and receivers during travel?


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