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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.

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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

  1. 01Animal Welfare Principles in Road Transport
  2. 02Loading Densities and Handling by Species
  3. 03Journey Planning, Ventilation and Rest Stops
  4. 04Permits, Health Certificates and Border Documents
  5. 05Reducing Injury, Stress and Mortality
  6. 06Vehicle Cleaning and Biosecurity
  7. 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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register

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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