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Info on Cites

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CITES is an international agreement between governments, aimed to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

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CITES - (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

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CITES - (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

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The use of expanded polystyrene is recommended for reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates, as this material has excellent heat insulation properties. When considerable mechanical strength is necessary, then a rigid outer casing should be provided.

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If live animals have to be left for prolonged periods in airports, ports, railway yards, etc., they should be housed in places to which unauthorized persons do not have access. Animals that are already under considerable stress, as a result of being transported, suffer great distress through unnecessary interference by curious members of the public. Crated animals should be kept away from direct exposure to the sun and inappropriate temperatures.

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Advance preparation should be made for any necessary quarantine measures or other animal health regulations at the ports of intermediate stops or final destination.

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Advance preparation should be made for any necessary quarantine measures or other animal health regulations at the ports of intermediate stops or final destination.

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Generally, animals of different species should not be housed in the same container. Compatibility depends on several factors, such as sex, state of maturity, physical size and the nature of the animals concerned. Aimals of the same species should not be housed in the same container unless it is known that they are compatible with one another. Under certain conditions each unit of a fully partitioned container can be treated as a separate container.

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Containers should be secured to the aircraft, wagon, lorry or ship to avoid any possible movement and, when being handled, it is important that every care should be taken to ensure that the containers are kept in a horizontal position.

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The handling of animals should only be resorted to when absolutely necessary, i.e. in cases of sickness or the removal of carcasses. Handling is very disturbing to the animals and, furthermore, there is a real risk of infection, as many animals are carriers of diseases that can be passed on to humans.

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Arrangements for feeding and watering will depend on the species of animal involved, and the duration of the journey. For lengthy journeys by land or sea, full facilities should be provided for adequate food. An adequate supply of water is essential for most species, and steps should be taken to ensure that there is no danger of drowning.

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When animals are being transported over long distances, and will be passing from one climatic zone to another, it is important that care should be taken to plan the journey so that animals are not suddenly moved to a country having a contrasting climate to that to which they are accustomed, unless a controlled environment is available.

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No animal should be transported with radioactive material or other substances dangerous to health.