Livestock and Animal Transport Welfare and Compliance

Prepares operators to move cattle, sheep, poultry and other animals safely and humanely across African farming and export routes. Covers loading densities, ventilation, journey planning, rest stops and the welfare rules that protect animals and reduce losses. Built for a sector where long distances, heat and border crossings put animal condition and profit at risk.

What you will be able to do

Apply correct loading densities and handling methods for different animal types.
Plan journeys with ventilation, water and rest stops that protect animal welfare.
Prepare movement permits, health certificates and border documentation for livestock.
Reduce injury, stress and mortality during loading, transit and offloading.
Manage vehicle cleaning and biosecurity between animal transport loads.
Respond to breakdowns and delays in ways that safeguard the animals on board.

Course outline

01Animal Welfare Principles in Road Transport
02Loading Densities and Handling by Species
03Journey Planning, Ventilation and Rest Stops
04Permits, Health Certificates and Border Documents
05Reducing Injury, Stress and Mortality
06Vehicle Cleaning and Biosecurity
07Emergencies and Delays with Live Loads

Who should attend

This programme suits livestock transport operators, farm and abattoir logistics staff, drivers and animal handlers on road transport routes.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Online	2	US$900
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Livestock and Animal Transport Welfare and Compliance privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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