Are infected live animals allowed to be transported by air?

• A. Yes
• B. Only with special permit
• C. No
• D. In some regions

Answer: (C)

Transferring infected live animals by air is not allowed because moving an animal that is infected creates a real risk of spreading disease to other animals, people, and crew, and it also raises severe containment and welfare concerns during loading, transit, and at the destination. Regulations for air transport of animals demand that animals be healthy or have veterinary clearance and be handled under strict biosafety and containment standards. There is no provision that permits transporting an animal that is infected, even with a permit, since the core safety and health protections override such exceptions. While regional rules can vary in details, the standard approach in aviation and animal health frameworks is to prevent the carriage of infected animals altogether.