The invention relates to an air transportation method of laboratory animals between plain and
plateau. The method comprises the following steps: (1)
purchasing and early feeding animals:
purchasing laboratory animals from the plain, feeding the animals in a clean-level environment by using standard feed and sterilized drinking water for 3-7 days; (2) conducting
quarantine inspection of animals; (3) delivering animals: feeding the laboratory animals in a breathable iron cage of which bottom part is provided with a tray, wherein the iron cage is provided with the complete feed and the drinking water; and then feeding laboratory animals in an
aviation logistics company before the
aviation transportation; (4) conducting
aviation transportation on animals: before the fright departure, removing the drinking water, reserving the complete feed, packing all the laboratory animals in a regular
wooden box, placing the regular
wooden box in an aerobic cabin of the day scheduled flight, and transporting the regular
wooden box to the destination; and (5) receiving animals: after the flight arrival, immediately opening the box to transfer the laboratory animals to a cage with padding materials; offering the complete feed and the drinking water, and then transporting to a lab. The air transportation method has the characteristics of
fast speed, safety, economy and simple operation.