Definitions

Definitions.-In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,-

1. (a) "livestock" includes bull, bullock, cow, heifer, calf and buffalo;
2. (b) "Livestock officer" means an officer or person appointed or invested with powers under section 3;
3. (c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
4. (d) "keeper" means the person who keeps any livestock as owner or hirer or as an approved agent under section 9;
5. (e) "improvement" includes castration of males unfit for breeding work and distribution or utilization of improved male livestock for breeding purpose and impregnation of female livestock by the technique of artificial insemination.
6. (f) "premium bulls" means bulls issued by the Government for breeding purposes;
7. (g) "licence" means a licence granted under section 5.