Regulatory guidance and resources for the humane transport of animals

Regulatory interpretive guidance

Guidance documents are designed to help stakeholders interpret and implement the regulations. They provide clarification and examples on what is required of those involved in the transport of animals.

• Terrestrial – Humane transport interpretive guidance (IG) for regulated parties
• Aquatic – Regulatory amendment interpretive guidance (IG) for regulated parties (under development)

Infographics and fact sheets

Printable resources to provide clarity and quick summaries of the humane transport regulations.

Humane transport – general

• Livestock transport in Canada (brochure)
• Checklist for animal transport

Fitness for transport

• Transporting unfit or compromised animals
• Checking animals before transport
• Making sure your calf is fit for transport
• Transporting lactating animals
• Assessing lameness for transport
• Compromised or unfit animals at assembly centres

Records and transfer of care

• Transfer of care requirements for transporting animals

Regulatory history

• Fact sheet: Then vs. now: Humane transportation regulations
• Fact sheet: Timeline of the humane transport regulations