Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,—

1. (a) “cattle” means such domesticated animals as may be prescribed ;
2. (b) “contagious disease” means rinderpest and such other disease as may be prescribed; and [(b-1) “Infective” means affected by a contagious disease, or having recently been in contract with or proximity to a cattle so affected, or residing in an area declared to be infected area];5
3. (c) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; [(d) “Veterinary Officer” means any officer of the Civil Veterinary Department not below the rank of stock Supervisor.]1