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

(a) "Animal" means any domesticated animal or bird kept in confinement; (b) "an infective animal" is one which is affected with a scheduled disease Published in Orissa Gazette, Extraordinary dated, 29.7.1949. or has recently been in contact with or in close proximity to an animal so affected; (c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules or regulations made under this Act; (d) "scheduled disease" means any disease for the time being included in the Schedule inAppendix 1.