Castration of bulls

(1) If on inspection the Live-stock Officer is satisfied that a bull is not fit for being certified as an approved bull and is also not suitable for breeding, he shall direct the person keeping the bull to have it castrated within such period as may be prescribed from the date of the service of the order. (2) The castration shall be performed or caused to be performed by the Live-stock Officer free of charge, unless the owner or other person keeping the bull makes his own arrangements for complying with the order. (3) If the person in respect of the bull fails to comply with the order within the time allowed the Live-stock Officer shall take action that may be taken under section 10 and such castration shall be performed free of charge. (4) The Live-stock Officer shall cause every bull so castrated to be branded with a suitable mark.