Definitions.

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context (a) " animal"" means any camel, buffalo, bull, bullock, cow, heifer, calf, sheep, lamb, goat, kid, swine, or deer ; (d) " infective animal " means any animal which is affected with rinderpest or has recently been in contact with, or in close proximity to, an animal so, affected; and (e) " prescribed " means prescribed by rules made under this Act.