Definition In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:- (a) “Animals” means- (i) Cattle, buffaloes, mithuns, (ii) Sheep, goats, dogs, pigs, rabbits; (iii) Fowls, poultry and other birds of all species; (iv) Such other animals whether domesticated or not as may be notified by the Government; (b) “Certificate” means a certificate issued by the Meat Inspector to the effect of the health condition of the animal examined; (c) “Department” means Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Mizoram; (d) “Director” means the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Mizoram; (e) “Diseased animal” means animals infected with Scheduled diseases; (f) “Government” means the Government of Mizoram; (g) “Infected animal” means an animal which is infected with Scheduled diseases; (h) “Meat inspector” means any officer appointed as such under Sub-section (1) of Section 4. (i) “Notification” means notification published in the Official Gazette; (j) “Official Gazette” means the Mizoram Gazette; (k) “Owner” means person or persons in charge of the animal at that time; (l) “Schedule” means the schedule of diseases appended to this Act; (m) “ Scheduled diseases” means any disease included in the Schedule, which Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, declare as an infectious or contagious disease ; (n) “State” means the State of Mizoram (o) “Veterinary Practitioner” means any person holding degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from Government recognized University and registered in the Mizoram State Veterinary Council.