Transport Standards for Animals being Exported

This page contains links to MAF standards for the transport of animals being exported from New Zealand.

It must be noted that animals being exported by air must be transported under conditions that are equivalent to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations . Airlines operating out of New Zealand are aware of these specifications and can advise exporters of requirements specific to each animal.

When exporting animals from New Zealand, please also ensure that you are familiar with the animal welfare standards and codes of recommendations and minimum standards.

Transport Standards

• MAF Standard for the Transport of Cattle by Sea from New Zealand
• MAF Standard for the Transport of Farmed Deer by Sea from New Zealand
• MAF standard for the export of horses from New Zealand by sea (Nov 1999)
• MAF standard for the shipping requirements for sea transport of livestock

Page last updated: 17 June 2011