Live Animals, Not Raised for Food

NATO Supply Class 8820 refers to the category of live animals that are not raised for food purposes. This classification is part of NATO Supply Group 88, which specifically deals with live animals.

Supply Class 8820 includes various types of live animals that are not intended for consumption or food production. These animals may be used for various purposes such as research, breeding, exhibition, or companionship.

Examples of live animals that fall under NATO Supply Class 8820 include:

1. Pets: This category includes animals like dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small mammals that are kept for companionship.

2. Laboratory Animals: Animals used for scientific research and experimentation, such as mice, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and non-human primates, are also part of this class.

3. Show Animals: Livestock or exotic animals that are raised and trained for exhibition purposes, such as horses, cows, elephants, and dolphins, are included in this class.

4. Breeding Animals: Animals that are specifically bred for reproduction and improving genetic traits, such as purebred dogs, racehorses, and livestock, are also part of this classification.

It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 8820 does not include animals that are raised for food production purposes. These animals are classified under different supply classes within NATO Supply Group 88.

The purpose of this classification system is to provide a standardized way of categorizing and organizing live animals for military and logistical purposes within NATO member countries.