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Code of Fair Practices  
The international Marketing of live animals is a difficult and complex matter and several parties can be involved in any one shipment. Buyers are purchasing the animals for a specific purpose. Many factors may affect an animals capabilities.

Problems may arise as a result of the management of the producer, seller and/or buyer. Handling and care before and after the purchase may affect performance and acceptability of the animal. Because of the above, the success or failure of an international transaction must be a SHARING OF responsibilities.

Exporter or Seller

1. Health - It is the basic endeavor of every livestock exporter to attempt to comply with the accepted health standards of the importing country.

2. Laws - To the best of the exporter's knowledge, he will abide by the applicable laws of the United States and the importing country.

3. Transportation - The exporter will strive to transport the livestock in a safe, humane, economically efficient manner.

4. Advice - It is the moral obligation of the exporter to attempt to consult and advise the buyer to select the correct product that fits its ultimate need.

5. Humane Consideration - The exporter will strive to handle all livestock in a humane manner.

Importer or Buyer

1. Preparation - The buyer should prepare to properly receive the imported animals including but not limited to:

  • Arrangement for quick customs clearance into the country.
  • Proper unloading facilities.
  • Cleaned and disinfected transporting facilities.
  • Transport and handle humanely.
  • Clean and disinfected quarantine facilities with no exposure to other animals. Facility should be designed for livestock comfort.
  • Provide proper veterinary and preventative care as well as adequate nutrition.
  • Provide proper segregation by sizes, sex or whatever else is necessary.

2. Reduce Stress - The goal of the buyer should be to reduce stress and aid in the adaptation of the new environment.

NOTE - ALL DISPUTES ARE A MATTER
BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER

THE LIVESTOCK EXPORTER'S ASSOCIATION ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THESE RECOMMENDATIONS.


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