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Navigating IATA Regulations and Ensuring Safe Pet Transport with Tristan Bradfield
Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo dive into the intersection of veterinary expertise and airline regulations. They discuss IATA crate rules, emphasizing compliance and consumer responsibility. Tristan Bradfield joins to share insights on dog and cat transport regulations. The episode covers pet crate maintenance, IATA approval, and proper sizing for animal welfare. It highlights differences between USDA and IATA regulations and the roles of FedEx, UPS, and airlines in live animal shipping. Concluding with expert tips for managing pet stress and ensuring safe travel, the episode also notes gaps in US animal air transport studies.
12 Jan 2024
2024 Pet Travel Insights: Crate Sizing, Bird Transport, and BOAS Certification
In this episode of When Pets Fly, Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo kick off 2024 with exciting updates, including expansion to new platforms. Dr. Bryant highlights the importance of pet travel education and addresses challenges like regulations and crate sizing. The episode promotes the When Pets Fly website and social media. Dr. Bryant discusses her event with American Humane and introduces guest Rebeca Henie, who shares insights on BOAS certification and its adoption in the US. They explore bird transport, covering regulations, preparations, and common mistakes. The discussion extends to exotic pet transport, emphasizing compliant kennels and post-COVID challenges. The episode concludes with tips for shipping birds and exotics, along with future plans.
8 Dec 2023
Navigating Regulations: Pet Advocacy, Emotional Support Animals, and International Travel
In this episode of When Pets Fly, Dr. Nelva Bryant and Gretta Russo talk with Bob Likins from the Pet Advocacy Network. They recap past episodes, stressing the importance of education in animal transport. Dr. Bryant shares insights on her consultancy and veterinary work. Bob introduces the Pet Advocacy Network and its role in legislative advocacy. They discuss recent regulatory changes, differentiating emotional support from service animals, and new USDA rules on bird transport. The episode offers expert advice on international pet travel and a mysterious canine disease, and concludes with the Network's online presence and holiday wishes.
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