Transport

Alpacas can be transported in a horsebox, livestock trailer, or any other approved vehicle for the transportation of livestock, providing there is enough room for the animal to stand.
Animals should not be tied to the trailer in any way, because they will usually sit in transit.
Flooring to the trailer should ideally be rubber, but failing that straw or old carpet is sufficient to provide the animals with some form of grip.
Adult males and females should travel separately and can be divided by a solid partition.
Travelling time must be monitored. Animals may only be in transit for nine hours out of each 24.
Stops should be made to provide the animals with clean drinking water and food. This especially applies to females with young cria at foot and allows the cria time to suckle. Animals must also have the opportunity to stand and defecate.
It is advisable in case of accident or emergency to carry with you sufficient head collars and lead ropes for each animal being transported.
Seek veterinary advice when transporting heavily pregnant females. Judgements should take into account travelling time and distance.

Click here to download a pdf of transport advice provided by a county animal health and welfare officer.

For information about the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, click here.

For information about requirements for a 'Certificate of Competence' click here.

Cleaning and disinfection of vehicle guidance is here.